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$356,774$284 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $330,000 on May 12, 2022

53 PELCZAR AVE

ESSEX, MD 21221
2
Baths
1,258 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$357K
$345K low$368K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$330,000 · May 12, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,967 (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.$275,367 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$223,033
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$327,700

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.8 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.0.29
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.Deck · 375 ft²Porch · 262 ft²

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(3)

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

E
Deep Creek Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.1 mi
H
Kenwood High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Deep Creek Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 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

53 Pelczar Ave 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 Essex 21221
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in Essex 21221
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Baltimore County
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Essex 21221
  • Older than 81% of homes in Baltimore County

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
$136K$716K

This home is worth more than 70% 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$356,774
CheaperTypical $281,889Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$284
CheaperTypical $207Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area1,258 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,242 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 53 Pelczar Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEssex 21221Baltimore County
Estimated valuepricier than$356,77470% of homes50% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28488% of homes79% of homes
Living areabigger than1,258 ft²51% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac81% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than195028% of homes19% of homes

About 53 Pelczar Ave

How much is 53 Pelczar Ave, Essex, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 53 Pelczar Ave, Essex, MD is $356,774 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $345,055 to $368,493. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 53 Pelczar Ave, Essex, MD last sell?

53 Pelczar Ave, Essex, MD last sold on May 12, 2022 for $330,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 53 Pelczar Ave, Essex, MD?

53 Pelczar Ave, Essex, MD has 2 bathrooms, 1,258 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 53 Pelczar Ave, Essex, MD built?

53 Pelczar Ave, Essex, MD was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 53 Pelczar Ave, Essex, MD?

53 Pelczar Ave, Essex, MD is assigned to Deep Creek Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Kenwood High School (high), rated D-; Deep Creek 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 53 Pelczar Ave, Essex, MD compare to other homes in Essex 21221?

Among the 12,678 homes in Essex 21221, it is worth more than 70% of them ($356,774 against a typical $281,889), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($284 against a typical $207), it is bigger than 51% of them (1,258 ft² against a typical 1,242 ft²), its lot is bigger than 81% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1950 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Baltimore County, it is worth more than 50% 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 53 Pelczar Ave, Essex, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Pelczar Ave, Essex, MD was $3,967. The county assessed it at $275,367.

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