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$318,836$294 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

197 SMITH RD

RISING SUN, MD 21911
1.5
Baths
1,084 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.
1.59 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1968
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$319K
$282K low$356K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,260 (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.$249,000 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$245,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$257,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Split Foyer
CountyCECIL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.59
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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 · 208 ft²Patio · 108 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
Rising Sun Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.3 mi
M
Rising Sun Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.7 mi
H
Rising Sun High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 mi

District: Cecil County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21911These 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.59
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.67

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.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,499
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.308 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$90,580
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$104,366
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

197 Smith 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.

  • Worth less than 70% of homes in Rising Sun 21911
  • Costs more per square foot than 82% of homes in Rising Sun 21911
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Rising Sun 21911
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Cecil County
  • Older than 71% of homes in Rising Sun 21911

What homes are worth in Rising Sun 21911

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

This home
$217K$775K

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Rising Sun 21911.

How it measures up in Rising Sun 21911

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rising Sun 21911.

Estimated value$318,836
CheaperTypical $365,869Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$294
CheaperTypical $227Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Living area1,084 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,596 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size1.59 ac
SmallerTypical 0.9 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1968
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 197 Smith Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRising Sun 21911Cecil County
Estimated valuepricier than$318,83630% of homes36% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29482% of homes82% of homes
Living areabigger than1,084 ft²13% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.59 ac70% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than196829% of homes29% of homes

About 197 Smith Rd

How much is 197 Smith Rd, Rising Sun, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 197 Smith Rd, Rising Sun, MD is $318,836 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $281,522 to $356,150. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 197 Smith Rd, Rising Sun, MD last sell?

197 Smith Rd, Rising Sun, MD last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 197 Smith Rd, Rising Sun, MD?

197 Smith Rd, Rising Sun, MD has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,084 square feet of living space and a 1.59-acre lot.

When was 197 Smith Rd, Rising Sun, MD built?

197 Smith Rd, Rising Sun, MD was built in 1968, making it 58 years old. It is a split foyer home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 197 Smith Rd, Rising Sun, MD?

197 Smith Rd, Rising Sun, MD is assigned to Rising Sun Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Rising Sun Middle School (middle), rated A-; Rising Sun High School (high), rated B. All sit in Cecil County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 197 Smith Rd, Rising Sun, MD compare to other homes in Rising Sun 21911?

Among the 3,546 homes in Rising Sun 21911, it is worth more than 30% of them ($318,836 against a typical $365,869), its price per square foot is higher than 82% of them ($294 against a typical $227), it is bigger than 13% of them (1,084 ft² against a typical 1,596 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (1.59 ac against a typical 0.9 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1968 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Cecil County, it is worth more than 36% 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 197 Smith Rd, Rising Sun, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 197 Smith Rd, Rising Sun, MD was $2,260. The county assessed it at $249,000.

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