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$182,456$200 / 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 91How 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 $175,000 on Feb 1, 2024

4399 WACHTER AVE

PRESTON, MD 21655
1
Baths
912 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.
0.61 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1971
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$182K
$167K low$198K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$175,000 · Feb 1, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,966 (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.$153,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$41,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$112,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$142,533
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$153,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCAROLINE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.61
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
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

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.

E
Preston Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.4 mi
H
Colonel Richardson High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.0 mi
M
Colonel Richardson Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.1 mi

District: Caroline County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21655These 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.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.35

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.6%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,300
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.77 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,033
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,494
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 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

4399 Wachter 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 90% of homes in Preston 21655
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Preston 21655
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Preston 21655
  • Older than 65% of homes in Preston 21655

What homes are worth in Preston 21655

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

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$109K$960K

This home is worth more than 10% of homes in Preston 21655.

How it measures up in Preston 21655

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Preston 21655.

Estimated value$182,456
CheaperTypical $334,409Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$200
CheaperTypical $210Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Living area912 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,592 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size0.61 ac
SmallerTypical 1.25 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1971
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 4399 Wachter Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePreston 21655Caroline County
Estimated valuepricier than$182,45610% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20044% of homes55% of homes
Living areabigger than912 ft²6% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.61 ac26% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than197135% of homes39% of homes

About 4399 Wachter Ave

How much is 4399 Wachter Ave, Preston, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4399 Wachter Ave, Preston, MD is $182,456 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $166,904 to $198,008. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4399 Wachter Ave, Preston, MD last sell?

4399 Wachter Ave, Preston, MD last sold on Feb 1, 2024 for $175,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 4399 Wachter Ave, Preston, MD?

4399 Wachter Ave, Preston, MD has 1 bathrooms, 912 square feet of living space and a 0.61-acre lot.

When was 4399 Wachter Ave, Preston, MD built?

4399 Wachter Ave, Preston, MD was built in 1971, making it 55 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 4399 Wachter Ave, Preston, MD?

4399 Wachter Ave, Preston, MD is assigned to Preston Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Colonel Richardson High School (high), rated C; Colonel Richardson Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Caroline County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4399 Wachter Ave, Preston, MD compare to other homes in Preston 21655?

Among the 1,985 homes in Preston 21655, it is worth more than 10% of them ($182,456 against a typical $334,409), its price per square foot is higher than 44% of them ($200 against a typical $210), it is bigger than 6% of them (912 ft² against a typical 1,592 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.61 ac against a typical 1.25 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1971 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Caroline County, it is worth more than 14% 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 4399 Wachter Ave, Preston, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4399 Wachter Ave, Preston, MD was $1,966. The county assessed it at $153,500.

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