Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$427,385$227 / 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 $250,000 on Nov 17, 2021

520 FOREST LN

CATONSVILLE, MD 21228
2
Baths
1,881 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.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$427K
$402K low$453K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$250,000 · Nov 17, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,176 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$314,833 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$283,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$378,300

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.12 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.0.13
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.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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 · 401 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%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

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

520 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 65% of homes in Baltimore County
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Catonsville 21228
  • Bigger than 72% of homes in Catonsville 21228
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Catonsville 21228
  • Older than 76% 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
$245K$889K

This home is worth more than 49% 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$427,385
CheaperTypical $430,968Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$227
CheaperTypical $272Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Living area1,881 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 520 Forest Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCatonsville 21228Baltimore County
Estimated valuepricier than$427,38549% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22717% of homes47% of homes
Living areabigger than1,881 ft²72% of homes70% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac29% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than195232% of homes24% of homes

About 520 Forest Ln

How much is 520 Forest Ln, Catonsville, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 520 Forest Ln, Catonsville, MD is $427,385 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $401,881 to $452,889. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 520 Forest Ln, Catonsville, MD last sell?

520 Forest Ln, Catonsville, MD last sold on Nov 17, 2021 for $250,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 520 Forest Ln, Catonsville, MD?

520 Forest Ln, Catonsville, MD has 2 bathrooms, 1,881 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 520 Forest Ln, Catonsville, MD built?

520 Forest Ln, Catonsville, MD was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 520 Forest Ln, Catonsville, MD?

520 Forest Ln, Catonsville, 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 520 Forest Ln, Catonsville, MD compare to other homes in Catonsville 21228?

Among the 15,168 homes in Catonsville 21228, it is worth more than 49% of them ($427,385 against a typical $430,968), its price per square foot is higher than 17% of them ($227 against a typical $272), it is bigger than 72% of them (1,881 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1952 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Baltimore County, it is worth more than 65% 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 520 Forest Ln, Catonsville, MD?

The 2024 property tax bill for 520 Forest Ln, Catonsville, MD was $4,176. The county assessed it at $314,833.

More homes on Forest Ln

Closest homes

More homes in Catonsville 21228

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 520 Forest Ln on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map