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$247,747$126 / 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 76How 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 $240,000 on Aug 5, 2025

531 FRANKLIN AVE

ESSEX, MD 21221
2
Baths
1,964 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1943
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$248K
$188K low$308K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$240,000 · Aug 5, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,825 (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.$214,867 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$204,933
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$224,800

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.0.17
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 208 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.

E
Essex Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Stemmers Run Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Kenwood High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 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

531 Franklin 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 less than 80% of homes in Baltimore County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Essex 21221
  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Essex 21221
  • Older than 86% 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
$137K$731K

This home is worth more than 38% 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$247,747
CheaperTypical $282,556Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$126
CheaperTypical $207Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,964 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,245 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Year built1943
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 531 Franklin Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEssex 21221Baltimore County
Estimated valuepricier than$247,74738% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$126almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,964 ft²83% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac56% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than194320% of homes14% of homes

About 531 Franklin Ave

How much is 531 Franklin Ave, Essex, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 531 Franklin Ave, Essex, MD is $247,747 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $187,802 to $307,692. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 531 Franklin Ave, Essex, MD last sell?

531 Franklin Ave, Essex, MD last sold on Aug 5, 2025 for $240,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 531 Franklin Ave, Essex, MD?

531 Franklin Ave, Essex, MD has 2 bathrooms, 1,964 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 531 Franklin Ave, Essex, MD built?

531 Franklin Ave, Essex, MD was built in 1943, making it 83 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 531 Franklin Ave, Essex, MD?

531 Franklin Ave, Essex, MD is assigned to Essex Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Stemmers Run Middle School (middle), rated D; Kenwood High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Baltimore County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 531 Franklin Ave, Essex, MD compare to other homes in Essex 21221?

Among the 12,680 homes in Essex 21221, it is worth more than 38% of them ($247,747 against a typical $282,556), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($126 against a typical $207), it is bigger than 83% of them (1,964 ft² against a typical 1,245 ft²), its lot is bigger than 56% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1943 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Baltimore County, it is worth more than 20% 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 531 Franklin Ave, Essex, MD?

The 2024 property tax bill for 531 Franklin Ave, Essex, MD was $3,825. The county assessed it at $214,867.

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