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$263,583
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 85How 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 $240,700 on Oct 20, 2016

21 BACK RIVER NECK RD

ESSEX, MD 21221
0
Baths
1,698 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$264K
$224K low$303K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$240,700 · Oct 20, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$261 (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.$21,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$21,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$21,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyBALTIMORE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Mars Estates Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Stemmers Run Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Kenwood High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Baltimore County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21221These 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.123
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.42,396
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,898 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,330
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,410
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°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%

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How this home compares

21 Back River Neck 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 76% of homes in Baltimore County
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Essex 21221

What homes are worth in Essex 21221

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

This home
$139K$744K

This home is worth more than 43% of homes in Essex 21221.

How it measures up in Essex 21221

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Essex 21221.

Estimated value$263,583
CheaperTypical $283,301Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size1,698 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

How 21 Back River Neck Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEssex 21221Baltimore County
Estimated valuepricier than$263,58343% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,698 ft²10% of homes11% of homes

About 21 Back River Neck Rd

How much is 21 Back River Neck Rd, Essex, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 21 Back River Neck Rd, Essex, MD is $263,583 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $224,347 to $302,819. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 21 Back River Neck Rd, Essex, MD last sell?

21 Back River Neck Rd, Essex, MD last sold on Oct 20, 2016 for $240,700, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 21 Back River Neck Rd, Essex, MD?

21 Back River Neck Rd, Essex, MD is assigned to Mars Estates Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Stemmers Run Middle School (middle), rated D; Kenwood High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Baltimore County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 21 Back River Neck Rd, Essex, MD compare to other homes in Essex 21221?

Among the 12,680 homes in Essex 21221, it is worth more than 43% of them ($263,583 against a typical $283,301) and its lot is bigger than 10% of them (1,698 ft² against a typical 0.16 ac). Measured against all of Baltimore County, it is worth more than 24% 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 21 Back River Neck Rd, Essex, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 21 Back River Neck Rd, Essex, MD was $261. The county assessed it at $21,700.

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