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$278,854$225 / 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 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $215,000 on Apr 26, 2021

523 BRIGHTON PL

ESSEX, MD 21221
2 / 1
Baths
1,240 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.
1,657 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$279K
$269K low$288K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$215,000 · Apr 26, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,294 (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.$211,967 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$193,233
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.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountyBaltimore
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
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
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.Deck · 168 ft²Shed · 48 ft²Patio · 40 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
Chesapeake High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Middleborough Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.2 mi
M
Deep Creek Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi

District: Baltimore County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21221These 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.123
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.44

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.12%
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.42,396
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,898 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,330
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,410
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°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

523 Brighton Pl 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 72% of homes in Baltimore County
  • Smaller than 69% of homes in Baltimore County
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Essex 21221
  • Newer than 79% of homes in Essex 21221

What homes are worth in Essex 21221

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

This home
$140K$689K

This home is worth more than 47% of homes in Essex 21221.

How it measures up in Essex 21221

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Essex 21221.

Estimated value$278,854
CheaperTypical $286,036Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$225
CheaperTypical $208Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Living area1,240 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,258 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size1,657 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 79% of homes nearby

How 523 Brighton Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEssex 21221Baltimore County
Estimated valuepricier than$278,85447% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22563% of homes47% of homes
Living areabigger than1,240 ft²49% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,657 ft²10% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than199079% of homes76% of homes

About 523 Brighton Pl

How much is 523 Brighton Pl, Essex, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 523 Brighton Pl, Essex, MD is $278,854 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $269,400 to $288,308. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 523 Brighton Pl, Essex, MD last sell?

523 Brighton Pl, Essex, MD last sold on Apr 26, 2021 for $215,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 523 Brighton Pl, Essex, MD?

523 Brighton Pl, Essex, MD has 2 bathrooms, 1,240 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 523 Brighton Pl, Essex, MD built?

523 Brighton Pl, Essex, MD was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 523 Brighton Pl, Essex, MD?

523 Brighton Pl, Essex, MD is assigned to Chesapeake High School (high), rated D; Middleborough Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Deep Creek Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Baltimore County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 523 Brighton Pl, Essex, MD compare to other homes in Essex 21221?

Among the 12,684 homes in Essex 21221, it is worth more than 47% of them ($278,854 against a typical $286,036), its price per square foot is higher than 63% of them ($225 against a typical $208), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,240 ft² against a typical 1,258 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (1,657 ft² against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 79% of them (1990 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Baltimore County, it is worth more than 28% 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 523 Brighton Pl, Essex, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 523 Brighton Pl, Essex, MD was $3,294. The county assessed it at $211,967.

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