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$329,572$183 / 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 92How 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 $205,000 on Feb 7, 2020

42 RIDGEMOOR RD

ESSEX, MD 21221
2
Baths
1,800 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$330K
$305K low$354K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$205,000 · Feb 7, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,915 (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.$252,267 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$225,733
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$278,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyBaltimore
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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.Patio · 560 ft²Porch · 84 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
Essex Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Kenwood High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi
M
Stemmers Run Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 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%

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How this home compares

42 Ridgemoor 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Baltimore County
  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Essex 21221
  • Older than 84% of homes in Baltimore County

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
$141K$686K

This home is worth more than 63% of 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$329,572
CheaperTypical $286,808Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$183
CheaperTypical $208Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Living area1,800 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,248 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 42 Ridgemoor Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEssex 21221Baltimore County
Estimated valuepricier than$329,57263% of homes43% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18327% of homes18% of homes
Living areabigger than1,800 ft²78% of homes66% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac37% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than194823% of homes16% of homes

About 42 Ridgemoor Rd

How much is 42 Ridgemoor Rd, Essex, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42 Ridgemoor Rd, Essex, MD is $329,572 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $304,820 to $354,324. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 42 Ridgemoor Rd, Essex, MD last sell?

42 Ridgemoor Rd, Essex, MD last sold on Feb 7, 2020 for $205,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 42 Ridgemoor Rd, Essex, MD?

42 Ridgemoor Rd, Essex, MD has 2 bathrooms, 1,800 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 42 Ridgemoor Rd, Essex, MD built?

42 Ridgemoor Rd, Essex, MD was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 42 Ridgemoor Rd, Essex, MD?

42 Ridgemoor Rd, Essex, MD is assigned to Essex Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Kenwood High School (high), rated D-; Stemmers Run Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Baltimore County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 Ridgemoor Rd, Essex, MD compare to other homes in Essex 21221?

Among the 12,681 homes in Essex 21221, it is worth more than 63% of them ($329,572 against a typical $286,808), its price per square foot is higher than 27% of them ($183 against a typical $208), it is bigger than 78% of them (1,800 ft² against a typical 1,248 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1948 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Baltimore County, it is worth more than 43% 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 Ridgemoor Rd, Essex, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Ridgemoor Rd, Essex, MD was $3,915. The county assessed it at $252,267.

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