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$395,811$455 / 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 80How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

514 FERN RD

RIVA, MD 21140
1
Baths
870 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1945
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$396K
$315K low$476K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$255,311
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$204,249
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.38%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$93,500
STATE EMPLOYEES CU OF MARYLAND INC · recorded Dec 1, 2009
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$47,000
STATE EMPLOYEES CU OF MARYLAND INC

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,911 (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.$252,200 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$247,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$256,900

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.24
99
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
16
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
9
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.18 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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
CountyAnne Arundel
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
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.Shed · 168 ft²Patio · 336 ft²Porch · 334 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Central Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.0 mi
H
South River High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi
M
Central Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.5 mi

District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21140These 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.106
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 100.34

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.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.1.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,741
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,547 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$138,675
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$180,517
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

514 Fern 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.

  • Worth less than 92% of homes in Riva 21140
  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in Anne Arundel County
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Anne Arundel County
  • Has a bigger lot than 65% of homes in Anne Arundel County
  • Older than 93% of homes in Riva 21140

What homes are worth in Riva 21140

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

This home
$311K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 8% of homes in Riva 21140.

How it measures up in Riva 21140

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Riva 21140.

Estimated value$395,811
CheaperTypical $667,732Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$455
CheaperTypical $338Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Living area870 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,116 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 514 Fern Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRiva 21140Anne Arundel County
Estimated valuepricier than$395,8118% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$45587% of homes89% of homes
Living areabigger than870 ft²4% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac50% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than19457% of homes7% of homes

About 514 Fern Rd

How much is 514 Fern Rd, Riva, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 514 Fern Rd, Riva, MD is $395,811 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $315,253 to $476,369. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 514 Fern Rd, Riva, MD last sell?

514 Fern Rd, Riva, MD last sold on Oct 30, 1996, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 514 Fern Rd, Riva, MD?

514 Fern Rd, Riva, MD has 1 bathrooms, 870 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 514 Fern Rd, Riva, MD built?

514 Fern Rd, Riva, MD was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 514 Fern Rd, Riva, MD?

514 Fern Rd, Riva, MD is assigned to Central Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; South River High School (high), rated A-; Central Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 514 Fern Rd, Riva, MD compare to other homes in Riva 21140?

Among the 1,406 homes in Riva 21140, it is worth more than 8% of them ($395,811 against a typical $667,732), its price per square foot is higher than 87% of them ($455 against a typical $338), it is bigger than 4% of them (870 ft² against a typical 2,116 ft²), its lot is bigger than 50% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1945 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Anne Arundel County, it is worth more than 26% 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 514 Fern Rd, Riva, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 514 Fern Rd, Riva, MD was $2,911. The county assessed it at $252,200.

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