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$390,733$118 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $75,000 on Oct 24, 2016

278 S PROSPECT ST

HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740
3
Baths
3,312 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.
0.45 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1917
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$391K
$347K low$434K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$75,000 · Oct 24, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,599 (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.$395,067 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$356,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$472,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWASHINGTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.45
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Radiant
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.In-Ground Vinyl Pool
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 954 ft²

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
Bester Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
H
South Hagerstown High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
E. Russell Hicks Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi

District: Washington County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21740These 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.119
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.76
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.42

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
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.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.68,247
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.969 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,996
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,333
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 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 S Prospect 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 more than 98% of homes in Central
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Washington County
  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Hagerstown 21740
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Central
  • Newer than 85% of homes in Central

What homes are worth in Hagerstown 21740

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$117K$628K

This home is worth more than 79% of homes in Hagerstown 21740.

How it measures up in Hagerstown 21740

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hagerstown 21740.

Estimated value$390,733
CheaperTypical $284,357Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$118
CheaperTypical $194Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area3,312 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,445 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size0.45 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1917
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 278 S Prospect St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentralHagerstown 21740Washington County
Estimated valuepricier than$390,73398% of homes79% of homes69% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11847% of homes9% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than3,312 ft²88% of homes96% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.45 ac98% of homes78% of homes58% of homes
Year builtnewer than191785% of homes22% of homes16% of homes

About 278 S Prospect St

How much is 278 S Prospect St, Hagerstown, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 278 S Prospect St, Hagerstown, MD is $390,733 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $347,356 to $434,110. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 278 S Prospect St, Hagerstown, MD last sell?

278 S Prospect St, Hagerstown, MD last sold on Oct 24, 2016 for $75,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 278 S Prospect St, Hagerstown, MD?

278 S Prospect St, Hagerstown, MD has 3 bathrooms, 3,312 square feet of living space and a 0.45-acre lot.

When was 278 S Prospect St, Hagerstown, MD built?

278 S Prospect St, Hagerstown, MD was built in 1917, making it 109 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 278 S Prospect St, Hagerstown, MD?

278 S Prospect St, Hagerstown, MD is assigned to Bester Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; South Hagerstown High School (high), rated C-; E. Russell Hicks Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Washington County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 278 S Prospect St, Hagerstown, MD compare to other homes in Hagerstown 21740?

Among the 19,217 homes in Hagerstown 21740, it is worth more than 79% of them ($390,733 against a typical $284,357), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($118 against a typical $194), it is bigger than 96% of them (3,312 ft² against a typical 1,445 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (0.45 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1917 against a typical 1969). Measured against all of Washington County, it is worth more than 69% 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 S Prospect St, Hagerstown, MD?

The 2026 property tax bill for 278 S Prospect St, Hagerstown, MD was $3,599. The county assessed it at $395,067.

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