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$100,567$180 / 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 86How 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 $66,000 on Feb 8, 2024

38 BACK RIVER NECK RD

ESSEX, MD 21221
2
Baths
559 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.
2,244 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1964
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$101K
$86K low$115K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$66,000 · Feb 8, 2024
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.$100,567
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$80,454

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,264 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$105,833 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$100,267
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$111,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountyBALTIMORE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Builtup (layered Asphalt)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.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.Porch · 50 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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 · 0.8 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.Absentee owner
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

38 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Essex 21221
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Baltimore County
  • Among the smallest homes in Essex 21221
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Essex 21221

What homes are worth in Essex 21221

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

This home
$144K$769K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Essex 21221.

How it measures up in Essex 21221

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

Estimated value$100,567
CheaperTypical $284,680Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$180
CheaperTypical $211Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Living area559 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,240 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size2,244 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1964
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 60% of homes nearby

How 38 Back River Neck Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEssex 21221Baltimore County
Estimated valuepricier than$100,567almost no homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18022% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than559 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than2,244 ft²20% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than196460% of homes50% of homes

About 38 Back River Neck Rd

How much is 38 Back River Neck Rd, Essex, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 38 Back River Neck Rd, Essex, MD is $100,567 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $86,389 to $114,745. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 38 Back River Neck Rd, Essex, MD last sell?

38 Back River Neck Rd, Essex, MD last sold on Feb 8, 2024 for $66,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 38 Back River Neck Rd, Essex, MD?

38 Back River Neck Rd, Essex, MD has 2 bathrooms, 559 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 38 Back River Neck Rd, Essex, MD built?

38 Back River Neck Rd, Essex, MD was built in 1964, making it 62 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 38 Back River Neck Rd, Essex, MD?

38 Back River Neck Rd, Essex, 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 38 Back River Neck Rd, Essex, MD compare to other homes in Essex 21221?

Among the 12,667 homes in Essex 21221, it is worth more than almost none of them ($100,567 against a typical $284,680), its price per square foot is higher than 22% of them ($180 against a typical $211), it is bigger than almost none of them (559 ft² against a typical 1,240 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (2,244 ft² against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 60% of them (1964 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Baltimore County, it is worth more than almost no 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 38 Back River Neck Rd, Essex, MD?

The 2024 property tax bill for 38 Back River Neck Rd, Essex, MD was $1,264. The county assessed it at $105,833.

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