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$439,277$269 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $420,000 on Aug 15, 2024

196 BELL RD

WESTMINSTER, MD 21158
2.5
Baths
1,632 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.63 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1984
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$439K
$397K low$482K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$420,000 · Aug 15, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,316 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$310,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$100,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$210,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$290,733
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$310,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCARROLL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.63
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 24 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Westminster Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Westminster West Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.4 mi
H
Westminster High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.3 mi

District: Carroll County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21158These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.97
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.74
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.44

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,498
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.288 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$112,468
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$135,145
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.57%

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How this home compares

196 Bell Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

What homes are worth in Westminster 21158

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$261K$895K

This home is worth more than 45% of homes in Westminster 21158.

How it measures up in Westminster 21158

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Westminster 21158.

Estimated value$439,277
CheaperTypical $458,523Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$269
CheaperTypical $256Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Living area1,632 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,762 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size0.63 ac
SmallerTypical 0.78 acBigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Year built1984
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 196 Bell Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWestminster 21158Carroll County
Estimated valuepricier than$439,27745% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26962% of homes49% of homes
Living areabigger than1,632 ft²44% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.63 ac47% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than198440% of homes48% of homes

About 196 Bell Rd

How much is 196 Bell Rd, Westminster, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 196 Bell Rd, Westminster, MD is $439,277 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $396,869 to $481,685. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 196 Bell Rd, Westminster, MD last sell?

196 Bell Rd, Westminster, MD last sold on Aug 15, 2024 for $420,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 196 Bell Rd, Westminster, MD?

196 Bell Rd, Westminster, MD has 2.5 bathrooms, 1,632 square feet of living space and a 0.63-acre lot.

When was 196 Bell Rd, Westminster, MD built?

196 Bell Rd, Westminster, MD was built in 1984, making it 42 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 196 Bell Rd, Westminster, MD?

196 Bell Rd, Westminster, MD is assigned to Westminster Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Westminster West Middle School (middle), rated B+; Westminster High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Carroll County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 196 Bell Rd, Westminster, MD compare to other homes in Westminster 21158?

Among the 7,111 homes in Westminster 21158, it is worth more than 45% of them ($439,277 against a typical $458,523), its price per square foot is higher than 62% of them ($269 against a typical $256), it is bigger than 44% of them (1,632 ft² against a typical 1,762 ft²), its lot is bigger than 47% of them (0.63 ac against a typical 0.78 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1984 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Carroll County, it is worth more than 41% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 196 Bell Rd, Westminster, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 196 Bell Rd, Westminster, MD was $3,316. The county assessed it at $310,400.

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