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$166,155$134 / 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 95How 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

5838 NORTHWOOD DR

BALTIMORE, MD 21212
2 / 1
Baths
1,240 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.
2,620 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$166K
$158K low$175K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,328 (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.$155,267 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$144,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$177,200

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.27 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 70 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
Leith Walk Elementary/Middle SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Reginald F. Lewis High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21212These 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.76
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 100.45

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.92%
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.9.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.31,943
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,832 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$114,504
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$139,598
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

5838 Northwood 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 84% of homes in Chinquapin Park
  • Costs less per square foot than 78% of homes in Chinquapin Park
  • Smaller than 69% of homes in Baltimore 21212
  • Has a bigger lot than 71% of homes in Baltimore city County
  • Newer than 85% of homes in Baltimore city County

What homes are worth in Baltimore 21212

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

This home
$83K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 21% of homes in Baltimore 21212.

How it measures up in Baltimore 21212

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Baltimore 21212.

Estimated value$166,155
CheaperTypical $352,427Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$134
CheaperTypical $227Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Living area1,240 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,424 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Lot size2,620 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,680 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1942Newer

Newer than 82% of homes nearby

How 5838 Northwood Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChinquapin ParkBaltimore 21212Baltimore city County
Estimated valuepricier than$166,15516% of homes21% of homes42% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13422% of homes24% of homes39% of homes
Living areabigger than1,240 ft²41% of homes31% of homes45% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,620 ft²46% of homes40% of homes71% of homes
Year builtnewer than195456% of homes82% of homes85% of homes

About 5838 Northwood Dr

How much is 5838 Northwood Dr, Baltimore, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5838 Northwood Dr, Baltimore, MD is $166,155 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $157,628 to $174,682. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 5838 Northwood Dr, Baltimore, MD?

5838 Northwood Dr, Baltimore, MD has 2 bathrooms and 1,240 square feet of living space.

When was 5838 Northwood Dr, Baltimore, MD built?

5838 Northwood Dr, Baltimore, MD was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5838 Northwood Dr, Baltimore, MD?

5838 Northwood Dr, Baltimore, MD is assigned to Leith Walk Elementary/Middle School (elementary), rated D-; Reginald F. Lewis High School (high), rated F. All sit in Baltimore City Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5838 Northwood Dr, Baltimore, MD compare to other homes in Baltimore 21212?

Among the 11,465 homes in Baltimore 21212, it is worth more than 21% of them ($166,155 against a typical $352,427), its price per square foot is higher than 24% of them ($134 against a typical $227), it is bigger than 31% of them (1,240 ft² against a typical 1,424 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (2,620 ft² against a typical 3,680 ft²) and it is newer than 82% of them (1954 against a typical 1942). Measured against all of Baltimore city County, it is worth more than 42% 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 5838 Northwood Dr, Baltimore, MD?

The 2023 property tax bill for 5838 Northwood Dr, Baltimore, MD was $3,328. The county assessed it at $155,267.

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