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$1,165,519$336 / 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 95How 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 $617,500 on May 22, 2023

525 FERN RD

RIVA, MD 21140
3
Baths
3,468 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2018
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$1.2M
$1.1M low$1.2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$617,500 · May 22, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$714 (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.$1,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,900

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.16
55
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
17
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.Residential (General/Single)
CountyANNE ARUNDEL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
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.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
Central Elementary SchoolA
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%

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How this home compares

525 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 more than 95% of homes in Riva 21140
  • Costs more per square foot than 78% of homes in Anne Arundel County
  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Anne Arundel County
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Riva 21140
  • Newer than 98% 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
$300K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 95% 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$1,165,519
CheaperTypical $641,533Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$336
CheaperTypical $309Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Living area3,468 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,226 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built2018
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 98% of homes nearby

How 525 Fern Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRiva 21140Anne Arundel County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,165,51995% of homes94% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33667% of homes78% of homes
Living areabigger than3,468 ft²89% of homes91% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac24% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than201898% of homes95% of homes

About 525 Fern Rd

How much is 525 Fern Rd, Riva, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 525 Fern Rd, Riva, MD is $1,165,519 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,110,553 to $1,220,485. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 525 Fern Rd, Riva, MD last sell?

525 Fern Rd, Riva, MD last sold on May 22, 2023 for $617,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 525 Fern Rd, Riva, MD?

525 Fern Rd, Riva, MD has 3 bathrooms, 3,468 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 525 Fern Rd, Riva, MD built?

525 Fern Rd, Riva, MD was built in 2018, making it 8 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 525 Fern Rd, Riva, MD?

525 Fern Rd, Riva, MD is assigned to Central Elementary School (elementary), rated A; 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 525 Fern Rd, Riva, MD compare to other homes in Riva 21140?

Among the 1,438 homes in Riva 21140, it is worth more than 95% of them ($1,165,519 against a typical $641,533), its price per square foot is higher than 67% of them ($336 against a typical $309), it is bigger than 89% of them (3,468 ft² against a typical 2,226 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 98% of them (2018 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Anne Arundel County, it is worth more than 94% 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 525 Fern Rd, Riva, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 525 Fern Rd, Riva, MD was $714. The county assessed it at $1,900.

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