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$324,680$362 / 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

42 WADE AVE

BALTIMORE, MD 21228
1
Baths
896 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.
0.2 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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$325K
$297K low$352K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,623 (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.$219,800 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$217,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$224,400

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.0.20
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

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
Catonsville Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Catonsville High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Arbutus Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi

District: Baltimore County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21228These 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.77
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.40

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.9%
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.50,431
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,282 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$108,332
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$127,045
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°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 Wade Ave 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 85% of homes in Catonsville 21228
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Baltimore County
  • Among the smallest homes in Catonsville 21228
  • Older than 84% of homes in Baltimore County

What homes are worth in Catonsville 21228

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

This home
$249K$866K

This home is worth more than 15% of homes in Catonsville 21228.

How it measures up in Catonsville 21228

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Catonsville 21228.

Estimated value$324,680
CheaperTypical $433,296Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$362
CheaperTypical $273Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Living area896 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,510 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 42 Wade Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCatonsville 21228Baltimore County
Estimated valuepricier than$324,68015% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$36290% of homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than896 ft²almost no homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac58% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than194823% of homes16% of homes

About 42 Wade Ave

How much is 42 Wade Ave, Baltimore, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42 Wade Ave, Baltimore, MD is $324,680 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $297,256 to $352,104. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 42 Wade Ave, Baltimore, MD?

42 Wade Ave, Baltimore, MD has 1 bathrooms, 896 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 42 Wade Ave, Baltimore, MD built?

42 Wade Ave, Baltimore, MD was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 42 Wade Ave, Baltimore, MD?

42 Wade Ave, Baltimore, MD is assigned to Catonsville Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Catonsville High School (high), rated B-; Arbutus Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Baltimore County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 Wade Ave, Baltimore, MD compare to other homes in Catonsville 21228?

Among the 15,174 homes in Catonsville 21228, it is worth more than 15% of them ($324,680 against a typical $433,296), its price per square foot is higher than 90% of them ($362 against a typical $273), it is bigger than almost none of them (896 ft² against a typical 1,510 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1948 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Baltimore County, it is worth more than 41% 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 Wade Ave, Baltimore, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Wade Ave, Baltimore, MD was $3,623. The county assessed it at $219,800.

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