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$314,290$279 / 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 Aug 30, 2026

42 ARBUTUS ST

ELKTON, MD 21921
1.5
Baths
1,128 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.
1964
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$314K
$281K low$348K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,200 (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.$214,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$69,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$144,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$202,933
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$214,400

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.0.45
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
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.Deck · 252 ft²Porch · 455 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Elk Neck Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.7 mi
H
North East High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.2 mi
M
North East Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.2 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

42 Arbutus 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 less than 65% of homes in Cecil County
  • Costs more per square foot than 82% of homes in Elkton 21921
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Elkton 21921
  • Older than 77% 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
$121K$860K

This home is worth more than 36% 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$314,290
CheaperTypical $359,050Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$279
CheaperTypical $216Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Living area1,128 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,568 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size0.45 ac
SmallerTypical 0.47 acBigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built1964
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 42 Arbutus St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElkton 21921Cecil County
Estimated valuepricier than$314,29036% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27982% of homes78% of homes
Living areabigger than1,128 ft²18% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.45 ac48% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than196423% of homes26% of homes

About 42 Arbutus St

How much is 42 Arbutus St, Elkton, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42 Arbutus St, Elkton, MD is $314,290 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $280,550 to $348,030. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 42 Arbutus St, Elkton, MD last sell?

42 Arbutus St, Elkton, MD last sold on Mar 6, 2006, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 42 Arbutus St, Elkton, MD?

42 Arbutus St, Elkton, MD has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,128 square feet of living space and a 0.45-acre lot.

When was 42 Arbutus St, Elkton, MD built?

42 Arbutus St, Elkton, MD was built in 1964, making it 62 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 42 Arbutus St, Elkton, MD?

42 Arbutus St, Elkton, MD is assigned to Elk Neck Elementary School (elementary), rated B; North East High School (high), rated D+; North East Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Cecil County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 Arbutus St, Elkton, MD compare to other homes in Elkton 21921?

Among the 14,505 homes in Elkton 21921, it is worth more than 36% of them ($314,290 against a typical $359,050), its price per square foot is higher than 82% of them ($279 against a typical $216), it is bigger than 18% of them (1,128 ft² against a typical 1,568 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (0.45 ac against a typical 0.47 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1964 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Cecil County, it is worth more than 35% 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 42 Arbutus St, Elkton, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Arbutus St, Elkton, MD was $2,200. The county assessed it at $214,400.

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