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$315,976$235 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $100,900 on May 7, 1996

20948 TANYARD ESTATES DR

PRESTON, MD 21655
1.5
Baths
1,344 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.
1.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
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

$316K
$281K low$351K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$100,900 · May 7, 1996

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,542 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$257,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$60,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$196,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$240,533
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$257,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCAROLINE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.14
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
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 · 312 ft²Shed · 120 ft²Porch · 576 ft²

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

E
Preston Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.2 mi
H
Colonel Richardson High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.5 mi
M
Colonel Richardson Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.7 mi

District: Caroline County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21655These 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.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.35

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.6%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,300
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.77 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,033
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,494
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 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

20948 Tanyard Estates Dr 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 75% of homes in Caroline County
  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Preston 21655

What homes are worth in Preston 21655

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

This home
$100K$872K

This home is worth more than 48% of homes in Preston 21655.

How it measures up in Preston 21655

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Preston 21655.

Estimated value$315,976
CheaperTypical $323,300Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$235
CheaperTypical $199Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Living area1,344 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,592 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size1.14 ac
SmallerTypical 1.25 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 20948 Tanyard Estates Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePreston 21655Caroline County
Estimated valuepricier than$315,97648% of homes51% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23573% of homes75% of homes
Living areabigger than1,344 ft²33% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.14 ac46% of homes54% of homes
Year builtnewer than197950% of homes49% of homes

About 20948 Tanyard Estates Dr

How much is 20948 Tanyard Estates Dr, Preston, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 20948 Tanyard Estates Dr, Preston, MD is $315,976 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $280,574 to $351,378. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 20948 Tanyard Estates Dr, Preston, MD last sell?

20948 Tanyard Estates Dr, Preston, MD last sold on May 7, 1996 for $100,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 20948 Tanyard Estates Dr, Preston, MD?

20948 Tanyard Estates Dr, Preston, MD has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,344 square feet of living space and a 1.14-acre lot.

When was 20948 Tanyard Estates Dr, Preston, MD built?

20948 Tanyard Estates Dr, Preston, MD was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 20948 Tanyard Estates Dr, Preston, MD?

20948 Tanyard Estates Dr, Preston, MD is assigned to Preston Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Colonel Richardson High School (high), rated C+; Colonel Richardson Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Caroline County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 20948 Tanyard Estates Dr, Preston, MD compare to other homes in Preston 21655?

Among the 1,985 homes in Preston 21655, it is worth more than 48% of them ($315,976 against a typical $323,300), its price per square foot is higher than 73% of them ($235 against a typical $199), it is bigger than 33% of them (1,344 ft² against a typical 1,592 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (1.14 ac against a typical 1.25 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1979 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Caroline County, it is worth more than 51% 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 20948 Tanyard Estates Dr, Preston, MD?

The 2026 property tax bill for 20948 Tanyard Estates Dr, Preston, MD was $2,542. The county assessed it at $257,200.

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