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$294,099$132 / 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 96How 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 $169,000 on May 18, 2015

238 N CENTRAL AVE

RIDGELY, MD 21660
1.5
Baths
2,236 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.
0.44 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$294K
$283K low$305K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$169,000 · May 18, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,164 (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.$284,933 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$256,967
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$312,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCAROLINE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.44
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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 · 140 ft²

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
Ridgely Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
H
North Caroline High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.0 mi
M
Lockerman Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.4 mi

District: Caroline County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21660These 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.98
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.35

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,884
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.129 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,617
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93,054
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 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

238 N Central 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 less per square foot than 87% of homes in Ridgely 21660
  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Caroline County
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Ridgely
  • Older than 78% of homes in Ridgely 21660

What homes are worth in Ridgely 21660

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

This home
$106K$722K

This home is worth more than 39% of homes in Ridgely 21660.

How it measures up in Ridgely 21660

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ridgely 21660.

Estimated value$294,099
CheaperTypical $331,290Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$132
CheaperTypical $196Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Living area2,236 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,658 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size0.44 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 238 N Central Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRidgelyRidgely 21660Caroline County
Estimated valuepricier than$294,09956% of homes39% of homes47% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13218% of homes13% of homes17% of homes
Living areabigger than2,236 ft²77% of homes76% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.44 ac88% of homes37% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than195036% of homes22% of homes26% of homes

About 238 N Central Ave

How much is 238 N Central Ave, Ridgely, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 238 N Central Ave, Ridgely, MD is $294,099 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $283,063 to $305,135. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 238 N Central Ave, Ridgely, MD last sell?

238 N Central Ave, Ridgely, MD last sold on May 18, 2015 for $169,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 238 N Central Ave, Ridgely, MD?

238 N Central Ave, Ridgely, MD has 1.5 bathrooms, 2,236 square feet of living space and a 0.44-acre lot.

When was 238 N Central Ave, Ridgely, MD built?

238 N Central Ave, Ridgely, MD was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 238 N Central Ave, Ridgely, MD?

238 N Central Ave, Ridgely, MD is assigned to Ridgely Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; North Caroline High School (high), rated C-; Lockerman Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Caroline County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 238 N Central Ave, Ridgely, MD compare to other homes in Ridgely 21660?

Among the 1,483 homes in Ridgely 21660, it is worth more than 39% of them ($294,099 against a typical $331,290), its price per square foot is higher than 13% of them ($132 against a typical $196), it is bigger than 76% of them (2,236 ft² against a typical 1,658 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.44 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1950 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Caroline County, it is worth more than 47% 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 238 N Central Ave, Ridgely, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 238 N Central Ave, Ridgely, MD was $3,164. The county assessed it at $284,933.

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