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$495,866$492 / 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 $95,000 on Aug 22, 1997

259 RIVER RD

ELKTON, MD 21921
1
Baths
1,008 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.
0.11 ac
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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$496K
$476K low$516K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$95,000 · Aug 22, 1997
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$495,866
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$396,693

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,825 (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.$364,800 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$304,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$486,200

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.71 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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyCecil
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
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.Spa/Hot Tub (Only)
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 49 ft²Boat access

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Chesapeake City Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.1 mi
M
Bohemia Manor Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.8 mi
H
Bohemia Manor High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.8 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

259 River Rd 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 more than 81% of homes in Elkton 21921
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Elkton 21921
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Elkton 21921
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Elkton 21921
  • Older than 91% 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
$116K$868K

This home is worth more than 81% 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$495,866
CheaperTypical $358,715Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$492
CheaperTypical $216Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,008 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,568 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.48 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1943
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 259 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElkton 21921Cecil County
Estimated valuepricier than$495,86681% of homes79% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$492almost all homes98% of homes
Living areabigger than1,008 ft²10% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac14% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than19439% of homes12% of homes

About 259 River Rd

How much is 259 River Rd, Elkton, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 259 River Rd, Elkton, MD is $495,866 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $475,949 to $515,783. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 259 River Rd, Elkton, MD last sell?

259 River Rd, Elkton, MD last sold on Aug 22, 1997 for $95,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 259 River Rd, Elkton, MD?

259 River Rd, Elkton, MD has 1 bathrooms, 1,008 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 259 River Rd, Elkton, MD built?

259 River Rd, Elkton, MD was built in 1943, making it 83 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 259 River Rd, Elkton, MD?

259 River Rd, Elkton, MD is assigned to Chesapeake City Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Bohemia Manor Middle School (middle), rated B-; Bohemia Manor High School (high), rated B. All sit in Cecil County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 259 River Rd, Elkton, MD compare to other homes in Elkton 21921?

Among the 14,505 homes in Elkton 21921, it is worth more than 81% of them ($495,866 against a typical $358,715), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($492 against a typical $216), it is bigger than 10% of them (1,008 ft² against a typical 1,568 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.48 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1943 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Cecil County, it is worth more than 79% 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 259 River Rd, Elkton, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 259 River Rd, Elkton, MD was $2,825. The county assessed it at $364,800.

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