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$372,767$225 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $254,660 on Jun 2, 2004

253 THOMAS JEFFERSON TER

ELKTON, MD 21921
2
Baths
1,658 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2004
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$373K
$326K low$420K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$254,660 · Jun 2, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,951 (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.$303,367 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$288,433
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$318,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCECIL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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.Deck · 182 ft²Porch · 36 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
Thomson Estates Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.0 mi
M
Elkton Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Elkton High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Cecil County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21921These 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.85
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.68

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.20%
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.47,146
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.474 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$84,380
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$104,713
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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

253 Thomas Jefferson Ter 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Cecil County
  • Newer than 85% of homes in Elkton 21921

What homes are worth in Elkton 21921

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

This home
$121K$854K

This home is worth more than 55% of homes in Elkton 21921.

How it measures up in Elkton 21921

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Elkton 21921.

Estimated value$372,767
CheaperTypical $358,955Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$225
CheaperTypical $215Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Living area1,658 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,560 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.47 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built2004
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 85% of homes nearby

How 253 Thomas Jefferson Ter ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElkton 21921Cecil County
Estimated valuepricier than$372,76755% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22557% of homes51% of homes
Living areabigger than1,658 ft²54% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac30% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than200485% of homes85% of homes

About 253 Thomas Jefferson Ter

How much is 253 Thomas Jefferson Ter, Elkton, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 Thomas Jefferson Ter, Elkton, MD is $372,767 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $325,618 to $419,916. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 253 Thomas Jefferson Ter, Elkton, MD last sell?

253 Thomas Jefferson Ter, Elkton, MD last sold on Jun 2, 2004 for $254,660, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 253 Thomas Jefferson Ter, Elkton, MD?

253 Thomas Jefferson Ter, Elkton, MD has 2 bathrooms, 1,658 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 253 Thomas Jefferson Ter, Elkton, MD built?

253 Thomas Jefferson Ter, Elkton, MD was built in 2004, making it 22 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 253 Thomas Jefferson Ter, Elkton, MD?

253 Thomas Jefferson Ter, Elkton, MD is assigned to Thomson Estates Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Elkton Middle School (middle), rated D; Elkton High School (high), rated C. All sit in Cecil County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 253 Thomas Jefferson Ter, Elkton, MD compare to other homes in Elkton 21921?

Among the 14,505 homes in Elkton 21921, it is worth more than 55% of them ($372,767 against a typical $358,955), its price per square foot is higher than 57% of them ($225 against a typical $215), it is bigger than 54% of them (1,658 ft² against a typical 1,560 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.47 ac) and it is newer than 85% of them (2004 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Cecil County, it is worth more than 54% 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 253 Thomas Jefferson Ter, Elkton, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Thomas Jefferson Ter, Elkton, MD was $4,951. The county assessed it at $303,367.

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