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$242,894$176 / 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 82How 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

538 S PACA ST

BALTIMORE, MD 21230
3
Baths
1,380 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.
939 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$243K
$200K low$286K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,001 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$256,300 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$234,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$278,500

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 City
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Builtup (layered Asphalt)
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

Transaction History(4)

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
George Washington Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Baltimore Leadership School for Young WomenC+
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21230These 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.101
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.46

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.33,992
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,314 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$105,581
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$122,766
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 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

538 S Paca St 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 66% of homes in Baltimore city County
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Baltimore city County
  • Older than 86% of homes in Baltimore city County

What homes are worth in Baltimore 21230

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

This home
$74K$740K

This home is worth more than 46% of homes in Baltimore 21230.

How it measures up in Baltimore 21230

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Baltimore 21230.

Estimated value$242,894
CheaperTypical $260,061Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$176
CheaperTypical $206Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Living area1,380 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,204 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size939 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,120 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1900Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 538 S Paca St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRidgely's DelightBaltimore 21230Baltimore city County
Estimated valuepricier than$242,89453% of homes46% of homes66% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17652% of homes38% of homes63% of homes
Living areabigger than1,380 ft²43% of homes64% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than939 ft²45% of homes31% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than190085% of homes54% of homes14% of homes

About 538 S Paca St

How much is 538 S Paca St, Baltimore, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 538 S Paca St, Baltimore, MD is $242,894 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $200,223 to $285,565. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 538 S Paca St, Baltimore, MD?

538 S Paca St, Baltimore, MD has 3 bathrooms and 1,380 square feet of living space.

When was 538 S Paca St, Baltimore, MD built?

538 S Paca St, Baltimore, MD was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 538 S Paca St, Baltimore, MD?

538 S Paca St, Baltimore, MD is assigned to George Washington Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women (middle), rated C+. All sit in Baltimore City Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 538 S Paca St, Baltimore, MD compare to other homes in Baltimore 21230?

Among the 14,809 homes in Baltimore 21230, it is worth more than 46% of them ($242,894 against a typical $260,061), its price per square foot is higher than 38% of them ($176 against a typical $206), it is bigger than 64% of them (1,380 ft² against a typical 1,204 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (939 ft² against a typical 1,120 ft²) and it is newer than 54% of them (1900 against a typical 1900). Measured against all of Baltimore city County, it is worth more than 66% 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 S Paca St, Baltimore, MD?

The 2023 property tax bill for 538 S Paca St, Baltimore, MD was $5,001. The county assessed it at $256,300.

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