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$537,219$135 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $650,000 on Aug 7, 2023

5503 RUSK AVE

BALTIMORE, MD 21215
4.5
Baths
3,972 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$537K
$487K low$587K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$650,000 · Aug 7, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,820 (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.$545,800 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$51,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$613,200

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 CITY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Radiant
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.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.Porch · 440 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.

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

E
The Mount Washington SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Western High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21215These 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.103
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.47

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
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.52,488
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,572 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,988
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,842
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°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

5503 Rusk 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 97% of homes in Baltimore 21215
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Mount Washington
  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Baltimore 21215
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Baltimore city County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Baltimore 21215

What homes are worth in Baltimore 21215

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

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$40K$550K

This home is worth more than 97% of homes in Baltimore 21215.

How it measures up in Baltimore 21215

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Baltimore 21215.

Estimated value$537,219
CheaperTypical $159,963Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$135
CheaperTypical $121Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Living area3,972 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,386 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 2,503 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 5503 Rusk Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMount WashingtonBaltimore 21215Baltimore city County
Estimated valuepricier than$537,21970% of homes97% of homes95% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1357% of homes60% of homes39% of homes
Living areabigger than3,972 ft²96% of homes98% of homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac56% of homes94% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than191017% of homes2% of homes18% of homes

About 5503 Rusk Ave

How much is 5503 Rusk Ave, Baltimore, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5503 Rusk Ave, Baltimore, MD is $537,219 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $486,983 to $587,455. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5503 Rusk Ave, Baltimore, MD last sell?

5503 Rusk Ave, Baltimore, MD last sold on Aug 7, 2023 for $650,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5503 Rusk Ave, Baltimore, MD?

5503 Rusk Ave, Baltimore, MD has 4.5 bathrooms, 3,972 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 5503 Rusk Ave, Baltimore, MD built?

5503 Rusk Ave, Baltimore, MD was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5503 Rusk Ave, Baltimore, MD?

5503 Rusk Ave, Baltimore, MD is assigned to The Mount Washington School (elementary), rated C+; Western High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Baltimore City Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5503 Rusk Ave, Baltimore, MD compare to other homes in Baltimore 21215?

Among the 17,584 homes in Baltimore 21215, it is worth more than 97% of them ($537,219 against a typical $159,963), its price per square foot is higher than 60% of them ($135 against a typical $121), it is bigger than 98% of them (3,972 ft² against a typical 1,386 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 2,503 ft²) and it is newer than 2% of them (1910 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Baltimore city County, it is worth more than 95% 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 5503 Rusk Ave, Baltimore, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5503 Rusk Ave, Baltimore, MD was $12,820. The county assessed it at $545,800.

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