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$48,000$35 / 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 83How 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 $43,000 on Aug 4, 2026

2228 RUSKIN AVE

BALTIMORE, MD 21217
1
Baths
1,364 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.
1,078 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$48K
$40K low$56K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$43,000 · Aug 4, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,621 (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.$69,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$44,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$69,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$69,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountyBALTIMORE CITY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.03
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Builtup (layered Asphalt)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Radiant
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

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.

H
Frederick Douglass High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Westside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
ConneXions: A Community Based Arts SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21217These 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.154
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.40

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.77%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.27%
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.30,052
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.13,342 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45,546
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$68,606
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%

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

2228 Ruskin Ave 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Baltimore city County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Baltimore city County
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Parkview / Woodbrook
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Parkview / Woodbrook
  • Newer than 98% of homes in Parkview / Woodbrook

What homes are worth in Baltimore 21217

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

This home
$26K$746K

This home is worth more than 10% of homes in Baltimore 21217.

How it measures up in Baltimore 21217

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Baltimore 21217.

Estimated value$48,000
CheaperTypical $139,905Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$35
CheaperTypical $104Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Living area1,364 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,860 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size1,078 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,263 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 88% of homes nearby

How 2228 Ruskin Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeParkview / WoodbrookBaltimore 21217Baltimore city County
Estimated valuepricier than$48,0003% of homes10% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$357% of homes7% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,364 ft²24% of homes30% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,078 ft²19% of homes27% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than192098% of homes88% of homes44% of homes

About 2228 Ruskin Ave

How much is 2228 Ruskin Ave, Baltimore, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2228 Ruskin Ave, Baltimore, MD is $48,000 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $39,875 to $56,125. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2228 Ruskin Ave, Baltimore, MD last sell?

2228 Ruskin Ave, Baltimore, MD last sold on Aug 4, 2026 for $43,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2228 Ruskin Ave, Baltimore, MD?

2228 Ruskin Ave, Baltimore, MD has 1 bathrooms, 1,364 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 2228 Ruskin Ave, Baltimore, MD built?

2228 Ruskin Ave, Baltimore, MD was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 2228 Ruskin Ave, Baltimore, MD?

2228 Ruskin Ave, Baltimore, MD is assigned to Frederick Douglass High School (high), rated D-; Westside Elementary School (elementary); ConneXions: A Community Based Arts School (middle), rated D-. All sit in Baltimore City Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2228 Ruskin Ave, Baltimore, MD compare to other homes in Baltimore 21217?

Among the 11,676 homes in Baltimore 21217, it is worth more than 10% of them ($48,000 against a typical $139,905), its price per square foot is higher than 7% of them ($35 against a typical $104), it is bigger than 30% of them (1,364 ft² against a typical 1,860 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (1,078 ft² against a typical 1,263 ft²) and it is newer than 88% of them (1920 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Baltimore city County, it is worth more than almost no 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 2228 Ruskin Ave, Baltimore, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2228 Ruskin Ave, Baltimore, MD was $1,621. The county assessed it at $69,000.

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