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Last sold for $550,000 on Mar 26, 2025

20959 S RUHL RD

FREELAND, MD 21053
1
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.
29.8 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1916
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$550,000 · Mar 26, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,109 (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.$334,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$106,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$227,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$315,667
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$334,100

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.104 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyBaltimore
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.29.80
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
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, Detached
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.Shed · 4,800 ft²Porch · 586 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
Prettyboy Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.6 mi
H
Hereford High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.0 mi
M
Hereford Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 9.8 mi

District: Baltimore County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21053These 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.41
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.52

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.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.0%
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.3,479
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.155 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$126,067
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$173,389
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.57%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

20959 S Ruhl 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.

  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Freeland 21053
  • Among the largest lots in Baltimore County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Baltimore County

How it measures up in Freeland 21053

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Freeland 21053.

Living area1,344 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,070 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size29.8 ac
SmallerTypical 2.18 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1916
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 20959 S Ruhl Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFreeland 21053Baltimore County
Living areabigger than1,344 ft²19% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than29.8 ac93% of homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than191616% of homes3% of homes

About 20959 S Ruhl Rd

When did 20959 S Ruhl Rd, Freeland, MD last sell?

20959 S Ruhl Rd, Freeland, MD last sold on Mar 26, 2025 for $550,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 20959 S Ruhl Rd, Freeland, MD?

20959 S Ruhl Rd, Freeland, MD has 1 bathrooms, 1,344 square feet of living space and a 29.80-acre lot.

When was 20959 S Ruhl Rd, Freeland, MD built?

20959 S Ruhl Rd, Freeland, MD was built in 1916, making it 110 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 20959 S Ruhl Rd, Freeland, MD?

20959 S Ruhl Rd, Freeland, MD is assigned to Prettyboy Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Hereford High School (high), rated A+; Hereford Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Baltimore County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 20959 S Ruhl Rd, Freeland, MD compare to other homes in Freeland 21053?

Among the 1,175 homes in Freeland 21053, it is bigger than 19% of them (1,344 ft² against a typical 2,070 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (29.8 ac against a typical 2.18 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1916 against a typical 1978). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 20959 S Ruhl Rd, Freeland, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 20959 S Ruhl Rd, Freeland, MD was $4,109. The county assessed it at $334,100.

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