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26 BACK RIVER NECK RD

BALTIMORE, MD 21221
1
Baths
1,440 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.
0.43 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$258,000
GATEWAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC · 6.25% 1 · recorded Apr 19, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,026 (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.$56,400 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$54,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$58,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyBaltimore
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.43
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
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.Patio · 560 ft²Porch · 364 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Mars Estates Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Stemmers Run Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Kenwood High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Baltimore County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21221These 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.123
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 100.44

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.12%
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.42,396
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,898 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,330
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,410
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 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

26 Back River Neck 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Essex 21221
  • Older than 73% of homes in Baltimore County

How it measures up in Essex 21221

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Essex 21221.

Living area1,440 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,240 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size0.43 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 26 Back River Neck Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEssex 21221Baltimore County
Living areabigger than1,440 ft²63% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.43 ac89% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than195337% of homes27% of homes

About 26 Back River Neck Rd

When did 26 Back River Neck Rd, Baltimore, MD last sell?

26 Back River Neck Rd, Baltimore, MD last sold on Aug 5, 2008, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 26 Back River Neck Rd, Baltimore, MD?

26 Back River Neck Rd, Baltimore, MD has 1 bathrooms, 1,440 square feet of living space and a 0.43-acre lot.

When was 26 Back River Neck Rd, Baltimore, MD built?

26 Back River Neck Rd, Baltimore, MD was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 26 Back River Neck Rd, Baltimore, MD?

26 Back River Neck Rd, Baltimore, MD is assigned to Mars Estates Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Stemmers Run Middle School (middle), rated D; Kenwood High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Baltimore County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 26 Back River Neck Rd, Baltimore, MD compare to other homes in Essex 21221?

Among the 12,667 homes in Essex 21221, it is bigger than 63% of them (1,440 ft² against a typical 1,240 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (0.43 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 37% of them (1953 against a typical 1957). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 26 Back River Neck Rd, Baltimore, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 26 Back River Neck Rd, Baltimore, MD was $1,026. The county assessed it at $56,400.

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