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$458,005$341 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $350,000 on Apr 24, 2019

518 FOREST LN

BALTIMORE, MD 21228
3
Baths
1,344 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1957
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$458K
$431K low$485K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$350,000 · Apr 24, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,997 (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.$369,633 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$347,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$413,500

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.10 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
CountyBaltimore
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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 · 272 ft²Porch · 272 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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.

H
Catonsville High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Catonsville Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 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

518 Forest Ln 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 more than 70% of homes in Baltimore County
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Baltimore County
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Catonsville 21228

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
$245K$889K

This home is worth more than 58% 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$458,005
CheaperTypical $430,968Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$341
CheaperTypical $272Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Living area1,344 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1957
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 518 Forest Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCatonsville 21228Baltimore County
Estimated valuepricier than$458,00558% of homes70% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34185% of homes93% of homes
Living areabigger than1,344 ft²34% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac40% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than195748% of homes39% of homes

About 518 Forest Ln

How much is 518 Forest Ln, Baltimore, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 518 Forest Ln, Baltimore, MD is $458,005 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $431,174 to $484,836. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 518 Forest Ln, Baltimore, MD last sell?

518 Forest Ln, Baltimore, MD last sold on Apr 24, 2019 for $350,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 518 Forest Ln, Baltimore, MD?

518 Forest Ln, Baltimore, MD has 3 bathrooms, 1,344 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 518 Forest Ln, Baltimore, MD built?

518 Forest Ln, Baltimore, MD was built in 1957, making it 69 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 518 Forest Ln, Baltimore, MD?

518 Forest Ln, Baltimore, MD is assigned to Catonsville High School (high), rated A-; Catonsville Elementary School (elementary), 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 518 Forest Ln, Baltimore, MD compare to other homes in Catonsville 21228?

Among the 15,168 homes in Catonsville 21228, it is worth more than 58% of them ($458,005 against a typical $430,968), its price per square foot is higher than 85% of them ($341 against a typical $272), it is bigger than 34% of them (1,344 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1957 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Baltimore County, it is worth more than 70% 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 518 Forest Ln, Baltimore, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 518 Forest Ln, Baltimore, MD was $4,997. The county assessed it at $369,633.

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