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Last sold for $235,000 on Dec 13, 2016

2971 APPLETON RD

ELKTON, MD 21921
2
Baths
1,980 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.
0.77 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$235,000 · Dec 13, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,306 (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.$304,967 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$299,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$316,300

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.0.77
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
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.Shed · 1,440 ft²Porch · 120 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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.

M
Cherry Hill Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.7 mi
E
Cecil Manor Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.2 mi
H
Elkton High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.7 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

2971 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.

  • Bigger than 68% of homes in Elkton 21921
  • Older than 79% 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.

Living area1,980 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,560 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size0.77 ac
SmallerTypical 0.47 acBigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 2971 Appleton Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElkton 21921Cecil County
Living areabigger than1,980 ft²68% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.77 ac63% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than196221% of homes24% of homes

About 2971 Appleton Rd

When did 2971 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD last sell?

2971 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD last sold on Dec 13, 2016 for $235,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2971 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD?

2971 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD has 2 bathrooms, 1,980 square feet of living space and a 0.77-acre lot.

When was 2971 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD built?

2971 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2971 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD?

2971 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD is assigned to Cherry Hill Middle School (middle), rated C+; Cecil Manor Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; 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 2971 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD compare to other homes in Elkton 21921?

Among the 14,505 homes in Elkton 21921, it is bigger than 68% of them (1,980 ft² against a typical 1,560 ft²), its lot is bigger than 63% of them (0.77 ac against a typical 0.47 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1962 against a typical 1987). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 2971 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2971 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD was $3,306. The county assessed it at $304,967.

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