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$372,808$327 / 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 88How 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 $119,900 on Aug 22, 1991

553 WHISPERING MEADOWS DR

WESTMINSTER, MD 21158
2
Baths
1,140 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.
0.72 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1991
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

$373K
$328K low$417K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$119,900 · Aug 22, 1991

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,597 (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.$351,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$127,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$223,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$333,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$351,000

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.Split Foyer
CountyCARROLL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.72
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
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, Basement
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 · 504 ft²Porch · 24 ft²

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

E
Westminster Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Westminster West Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Westminster High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.2 mi

District: Carroll County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21158These 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.97
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.74
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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,498
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.288 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$112,468
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$135,145
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 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

553 Whispering Meadows Dr 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 74% of homes in Carroll County
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Westminster 21158
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Westminster 21158

What homes are worth in Westminster 21158

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

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$251K$858K

This home is worth more than 32% of homes in Westminster 21158.

How it measures up in Westminster 21158

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Westminster 21158.

Estimated value$372,808
CheaperTypical $452,496Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$327
CheaperTypical $253Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Living area1,140 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,757 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size0.72 ac
SmallerTypical 0.81 acBigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built1991
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 553 Whispering Meadows Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWestminster 21158Carroll County
Estimated valuepricier than$372,80832% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32791% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than1,140 ft²12% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.72 ac48% of homes53% of homes
Year builtnewer than199164% of homes63% of homes

About 553 Whispering Meadows Dr

How much is 553 Whispering Meadows Dr, Westminster, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 553 Whispering Meadows Dr, Westminster, MD is $372,808 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $328,170 to $417,446. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 553 Whispering Meadows Dr, Westminster, MD last sell?

553 Whispering Meadows Dr, Westminster, MD last sold on Aug 22, 1991 for $119,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 553 Whispering Meadows Dr, Westminster, MD?

553 Whispering Meadows Dr, Westminster, MD has 2 bathrooms, 1,140 square feet of living space and a 0.72-acre lot.

When was 553 Whispering Meadows Dr, Westminster, MD built?

553 Whispering Meadows Dr, Westminster, MD was built in 1991, making it 35 years old. It is a split foyer home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 553 Whispering Meadows Dr, Westminster, MD?

553 Whispering Meadows Dr, Westminster, MD is assigned to Westminster Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Westminster West Middle School (middle), rated A-; Westminster High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Carroll County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 553 Whispering Meadows Dr, Westminster, MD compare to other homes in Westminster 21158?

Among the 7,105 homes in Westminster 21158, it is worth more than 32% of them ($372,808 against a typical $452,496), its price per square foot is higher than 91% of them ($327 against a typical $253), it is bigger than 12% of them (1,140 ft² against a typical 1,757 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (0.72 ac against a typical 0.81 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (1991 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Carroll County, it is worth more than 26% 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 553 Whispering Meadows Dr, Westminster, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 553 Whispering Meadows Dr, Westminster, MD was $5,597. The county assessed it at $351,000.

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