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$326,428$301 / 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 $140,000 on Jun 4, 2015

511 ALTER AVE

BALTIMORE, MD 21208
2
Baths
1,086 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$326K
$298K low$355K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$140,000 · Jun 4, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,183 (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.$230,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$59,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$171,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$216,733
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$230,700

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.0.13
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.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.Porch · 116 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
Bedford Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Pikesville Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Pikesville High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi

District: Baltimore County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21208These 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.94
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.43

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.28%
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.34,426
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,744 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$100,294
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$132,577
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

511 Alter 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Pikesville 21208
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Pikesville 21208
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Pikesville 21208
  • Older than 78% of homes in Pikesville 21208

What homes are worth in Pikesville 21208

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

This home
$112K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 39% of homes in Pikesville 21208.

How it measures up in Pikesville 21208

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Pikesville 21208.

Estimated value$326,428
CheaperTypical $364,726Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$301
CheaperTypical $210Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Living area1,086 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,788 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1963Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 511 Alter Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePikesville 21208Baltimore County
Estimated valuepricier than$326,42839% of homes42% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30191% of homes85% of homes
Living areabigger than1,086 ft²8% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac35% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than195322% of homes27% of homes

About 511 Alter Ave

How much is 511 Alter Ave, Baltimore, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 511 Alter Ave, Baltimore, MD is $326,428 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $297,694 to $355,162. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 511 Alter Ave, Baltimore, MD last sell?

511 Alter Ave, Baltimore, MD last sold on Jun 4, 2015 for $140,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 511 Alter Ave, Baltimore, MD?

511 Alter Ave, Baltimore, MD has 2 bathrooms, 1,086 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 511 Alter Ave, Baltimore, MD built?

511 Alter Ave, Baltimore, MD was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 511 Alter Ave, Baltimore, MD?

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

How does 511 Alter Ave, Baltimore, MD compare to other homes in Pikesville 21208?

Among the 11,791 homes in Pikesville 21208, it is worth more than 39% of them ($326,428 against a typical $364,726), its price per square foot is higher than 91% of them ($301 against a typical $210), it is bigger than 8% of them (1,086 ft² against a typical 1,788 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1953 against a typical 1963). Measured against all of Baltimore County, it is worth more than 42% 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 511 Alter Ave, Baltimore, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 511 Alter Ave, Baltimore, MD was $3,183. The county assessed it at $230,700.

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