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$515,819$311 / 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 87How 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
Last sold for $620,000 on Sep 2, 2021

2159 PRINCIPIO RD

RISING SUN, MD 21911
1
Baths
1,656 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.
53.66 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1880
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$516K
$449K low$582K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$620,000 · Sep 2, 2021
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$135,819
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$108,655
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.73%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$380,000
USDA · 2.37% · recorded Sep 2, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,504 (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.$223,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$98,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$125,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$211,533
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$223,300

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.13 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.minimal

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
CountyCecil
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.53.66
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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.Shed · 1,620 ft²Porch · 322 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
Calvert Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.3 mi
M
Rising Sun Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.4 mi
H
Rising Sun High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 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%

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.Yes

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

2159 Principio 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 more than 83% of homes in Rising Sun 21911
  • Costs more per square foot than 87% of homes in Rising Sun 21911
  • Among the largest lots in Cecil County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Cecil County

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
$205K$743K

This home is worth more than 83% 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$515,819
CheaperTypical $365,882Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$311
CheaperTypical $227Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Living area1,656 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,598 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size53.66 ac
SmallerTypical 0.91 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 2159 Principio Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRising Sun 21911Cecil County
Estimated valuepricier than$515,81983% of homes81% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31187% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than1,656 ft²53% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than53.66 ac98% of homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than18803% of homes2% of homes

About 2159 Principio Rd

How much is 2159 Principio Rd, Rising Sun, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2159 Principio Rd, Rising Sun, MD is $515,819 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $449,345 to $582,293. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2159 Principio Rd, Rising Sun, MD last sell?

2159 Principio Rd, Rising Sun, MD last sold on Sep 2, 2021 for $620,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2159 Principio Rd, Rising Sun, MD?

2159 Principio Rd, Rising Sun, MD has 1 bathrooms, 1,656 square feet of living space and a 53.66-acre lot.

When was 2159 Principio Rd, Rising Sun, MD built?

2159 Principio Rd, Rising Sun, MD was built in 1880, making it 146 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 2159 Principio Rd, Rising Sun, MD?

2159 Principio Rd, Rising Sun, MD is assigned to Calvert Elementary School (elementary), rated B; 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 2159 Principio 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 83% of them ($515,819 against a typical $365,882), its price per square foot is higher than 87% of them ($311 against a typical $227), it is bigger than 53% of them (1,656 ft² against a typical 1,598 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (53.66 ac against a typical 0.91 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1880 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Cecil County, it is worth more than 81% 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 2159 Principio Rd, Rising Sun, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2159 Principio Rd, Rising Sun, MD was $2,504. The county assessed it at $223,300.

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