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Last sold for $243,500 on Dec 17, 2021

257 RIDGE AVE

BALTIMORE, MD 21286
2 / 1
Baths
1,256 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.
1,980 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1943
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$243,500 · Dec 17, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,323 (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.$236,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$70,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$166,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$225,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$236,700

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.0.04
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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 · 230 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.

H
Towson High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Dumbarton Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 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

257 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.

  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Towson 21286
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Towson 21286
  • Older than 88% 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.

Living area1,256 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,557 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size1,980 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1943
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 257 Ridge Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTowson 21286Baltimore County
Living areabigger than1,256 ft²18% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,980 ft²11% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than194312% of homes14% of homes

About 257 Ridge Ave

When did 257 Ridge Ave, Baltimore, MD last sell?

257 Ridge Ave, Baltimore, MD last sold on Dec 17, 2021 for $243,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 257 Ridge Ave, Baltimore, MD?

257 Ridge Ave, Baltimore, MD has 2 bathrooms, 1,256 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 257 Ridge Ave, Baltimore, MD built?

257 Ridge Ave, Baltimore, MD was built in 1943, making it 83 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 257 Ridge Ave, Baltimore, MD?

257 Ridge Ave, Baltimore, 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 257 Ridge Ave, Baltimore, MD compare to other homes in Towson 21286?

Among the 7,252 homes in Towson 21286, it is bigger than 18% of them (1,256 ft² against a typical 1,557 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (1,980 ft² against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1943 against a typical 1954). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 257 Ridge Ave, Baltimore, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 257 Ridge Ave, Baltimore, MD was $3,323. The county assessed it at $236,700.

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