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$316,666$275 / 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 93How 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 $247,000 on Nov 25, 2020

226 RIDGE AVE

TOWSON, MD 21286
2 / 1
Baths
1,152 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.
3,978 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1944
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$317K
$294K low$339K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$247,000 · Nov 25, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,561 (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.$245,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$75,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$170,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$227,367
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$245,000

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.10 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.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountyBaltimore
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Radiant
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.Porch · 80 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Towson High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Dumbarton Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
E
Hampton Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.5 mi

District: Baltimore County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21286These 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.113
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 100.45

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.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.21,852
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,416 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$93,630
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$122,697
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

226 Ridge 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in Baltimore County
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Towson 21286
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in Baltimore County
  • Older than 86% of homes in Towson 21286

What homes are worth in Towson 21286

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

This home
$187K$1M

This home is worth more than 37% of homes in Towson 21286.

How it measures up in Towson 21286

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Towson 21286.

Estimated value$316,666
CheaperTypical $413,340Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$275
CheaperTypical $250Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Living area1,152 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,553 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size3,978 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built1944
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 226 Ridge Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTowson 21286Baltimore County
Estimated valuepricier than$316,66637% of homes38% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27566% of homes74% of homes
Living areabigger than1,152 ft²13% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,978 ft²35% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than194414% of homes15% of homes

About 226 Ridge Ave

How much is 226 Ridge Ave, Towson, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 226 Ridge Ave, Towson, MD is $316,666 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $294,225 to $339,107. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 226 Ridge Ave, Towson, MD last sell?

226 Ridge Ave, Towson, MD last sold on Nov 25, 2020 for $247,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 226 Ridge Ave, Towson, MD?

226 Ridge Ave, Towson, MD has 2 bathrooms, 1,152 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 226 Ridge Ave, Towson, MD built?

226 Ridge Ave, Towson, MD was built in 1944, making it 82 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 226 Ridge Ave, Towson, MD?

226 Ridge Ave, Towson, MD is assigned to Towson High School (high), rated A; Dumbarton Middle School (middle), rated B-; Hampton Elementary School (elementary), rated A+. All sit in Baltimore County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 226 Ridge Ave, Towson, MD compare to other homes in Towson 21286?

Among the 7,252 homes in Towson 21286, it is worth more than 37% of them ($316,666 against a typical $413,340), its price per square foot is higher than 66% of them ($275 against a typical $250), it is bigger than 13% of them (1,152 ft² against a typical 1,553 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (3,978 ft² against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1944 against a typical 1954). Measured against all of Baltimore County, it is worth more than 38% 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 226 Ridge Ave, Towson, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 226 Ridge Ave, Towson, MD was $3,561. The county assessed it at $245,000.

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