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$256,933$218 / 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 91How 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

278 APPLETON RD

ELKTON, MD 21921
1
Baths
1,178 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.
0.38 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
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

$257K
$234K low$280K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,965 (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.$183,067 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$172,333
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$193,800

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.30 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.0.2 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
CountyCECIL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.38
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
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.Deck · 170 ft²Porch · 40 ft²

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

M
Elkton Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Elkton High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
E
Gilpin Manor Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.0 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

278 Appleton 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 less than 82% of homes in Elkton 21921
  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Elkton 21921
  • Older than 84% 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$855K

This home is worth more than 18% 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$256,933
CheaperTypical $362,654Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$218
CheaperTypical $219Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Living area1,178 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,564 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size0.38 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 278 Appleton Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElkton 21921Cecil County
Estimated valuepricier than$256,93318% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21850% of homes45% of homes
Living areabigger than1,178 ft²22% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.38 ac46% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than195516% of homes20% of homes

About 278 Appleton Rd

How much is 278 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 278 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD is $256,933 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $233,970 to $279,896. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 278 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD last sell?

278 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 278 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD?

278 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD has 1 bathrooms, 1,178 square feet of living space and a 0.38-acre lot.

When was 278 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD built?

278 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 278 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD?

278 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD is assigned to Elkton Middle School (middle), rated D+; Elkton High School (high), rated C; Gilpin Manor Elementary School (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Cecil County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 278 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD compare to other homes in Elkton 21921?

Among the 14,586 homes in Elkton 21921, it is worth more than 18% of them ($256,933 against a typical $362,654), its price per square foot is higher than 50% of them ($218 against a typical $219), it is bigger than 22% of them (1,178 ft² against a typical 1,564 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.38 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1955 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Cecil County, it is worth more than 19% 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 278 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD?

The 2026 property tax bill for 278 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD was $1,965. The county assessed it at $183,067.

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