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$254,237$97 / 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 Oct 21, 2026

257 W MAIN ST

ELKTON, MD 21921
2
Baths
2,616 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1915
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$254K
$237K low$271K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,718 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$219,933 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$207,267
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$232,300

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.0.22
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Radiant
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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 · 332 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
Gilpin Manor Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.9 mi
M
Elkton Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Elkton High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 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

257 W Main St 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.

  • Worth less than 83% of homes in Elkton 21921
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Elkton 21921
  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Elkton 21921
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Cecil County
  • Older than 97% 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
$125K$862K

This home is worth more than 17% 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$254,237
CheaperTypical $363,042Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$97
CheaperTypical $218Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area2,616 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,560 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.47 acBigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built1915
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 257 W Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElkton 21921Cecil County
Estimated valuepricier than$254,23717% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$97almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than2,616 ft²86% of homes86% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac33% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than19153% of homes6% of homes

About 257 W Main St

How much is 257 W Main St, Elkton, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 257 W Main St, Elkton, MD is $254,237 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $237,239 to $271,235. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 257 W Main St, Elkton, MD last sell?

257 W Main St, Elkton, MD last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 257 W Main St, Elkton, MD?

257 W Main St, Elkton, MD has 2 bathrooms, 2,616 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 257 W Main St, Elkton, MD built?

257 W Main St, Elkton, MD was built in 1915, making it 111 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 257 W Main St, Elkton, MD?

257 W Main St, Elkton, MD is assigned to Gilpin Manor Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; 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 257 W Main St, Elkton, MD compare to other homes in Elkton 21921?

Among the 14,586 homes in Elkton 21921, it is worth more than 17% of them ($254,237 against a typical $363,042), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($97 against a typical $218), it is bigger than 86% of them (2,616 ft² against a typical 1,560 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.47 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1915 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Cecil County, it is worth more than 18% 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 257 W Main St, Elkton, MD?

The 2026 property tax bill for 257 W Main St, Elkton, MD was $3,718. The county assessed it at $219,933.

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