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$239,969$163 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

538 BACK RIVER NECK RD

BALTIMORE, MD 21221
2
Baths
1,470 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.
0.66 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1909
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$240K
$218K low$262K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$239,969
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$191,975

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,018 (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.$159,467 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$143,133
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$175,800

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.0.66
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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 · 192 ft²Shed · 2,100 ft²Porch · 24 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Middleborough Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Chesapeake High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Deep Creek Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

538 Back River Neck 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 less than 83% of homes in Baltimore County
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Baltimore County
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Essex 21221
  • Among the oldest 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
$144K$769K

This home is worth more than 34% 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$239,969
CheaperTypical $284,680Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$163
CheaperTypical $211Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area1,470 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,240 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size0.66 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1909
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 538 Back River Neck Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEssex 21221Baltimore County
Estimated valuepricier than$239,96934% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16310% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than1,470 ft²64% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.66 ac94% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than1909almost no homes2% of homes

About 538 Back River Neck Rd

How much is 538 Back River Neck Rd, Baltimore, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 538 Back River Neck Rd, Baltimore, MD is $239,969 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $218,252 to $261,686. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 538 Back River Neck Rd, Baltimore, MD?

538 Back River Neck Rd, Baltimore, MD has 2 bathrooms, 1,470 square feet of living space and a 0.66-acre lot.

When was 538 Back River Neck Rd, Baltimore, MD built?

538 Back River Neck Rd, Baltimore, MD was built in 1909, making it 117 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 538 Back River Neck Rd, Baltimore, MD?

538 Back River Neck Rd, Baltimore, MD is assigned to Middleborough Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Chesapeake 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 538 Back River Neck Rd, Baltimore, MD compare to other homes in Essex 21221?

Among the 12,667 homes in Essex 21221, it is worth more than 34% of them ($239,969 against a typical $284,680), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($163 against a typical $211), it is bigger than 64% of them (1,470 ft² against a typical 1,240 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (0.66 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1909 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Baltimore County, it is worth more than 17% 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 538 Back River Neck Rd, Baltimore, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 538 Back River Neck Rd, Baltimore, MD was $3,018. The county assessed it at $159,467.

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