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$365,091$284 / 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 90How 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 $359,900 on May 22, 2026

5987 TELEGRAPH RD

ELKTON, MD 21921
1
Baths
1,284 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.
0.44 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1964
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$365K
$329K low$401K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$359,900 · May 22, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,852 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$260,200 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$252,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$275,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCECIL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.44
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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, Attached
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.Patio · 100 ft²Porch · 136 ft²

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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

E
Cecil Manor Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.8 mi
M
Cherry Hill Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.6 mi
H
Elkton High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.5 mi

District: Cecil County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21921These 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.85
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.68

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
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.47,146
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.474 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$84,380
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$104,713
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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

5987 Telegraph 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Elkton 21921
  • Smaller than 69% of homes in Elkton 21921
  • Older than 77% of homes in Elkton 21921

What homes are worth in Elkton 21921

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

This home
$130K$847K

This home is worth more than 52% of homes in Elkton 21921.

How it measures up in Elkton 21921

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Elkton 21921.

Estimated value$365,091
CheaperTypical $359,537Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$284
CheaperTypical $215Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Living area1,284 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,564 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Lot size0.44 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Year built1964
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 5987 Telegraph Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElkton 21921Cecil County
Estimated valuepricier than$365,09152% of homes53% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28485% of homes80% of homes
Living areabigger than1,284 ft²31% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.44 ac47% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than196423% of homes26% of homes

About 5987 Telegraph Rd

How much is 5987 Telegraph Rd, Elkton, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5987 Telegraph Rd, Elkton, MD is $365,091 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $329,389 to $400,793. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5987 Telegraph Rd, Elkton, MD last sell?

5987 Telegraph Rd, Elkton, MD last sold on May 22, 2026 for $359,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5987 Telegraph Rd, Elkton, MD?

5987 Telegraph Rd, Elkton, MD has 1 bathrooms, 1,284 square feet of living space and a 0.44-acre lot.

When was 5987 Telegraph Rd, Elkton, MD built?

5987 Telegraph Rd, Elkton, MD was built in 1964, making it 62 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5987 Telegraph Rd, Elkton, MD?

5987 Telegraph Rd, Elkton, MD is assigned to Cecil Manor Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Cherry Hill Middle School (middle), rated C; Elkton High School (high), rated C. All sit in Cecil County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5987 Telegraph Rd, Elkton, MD compare to other homes in Elkton 21921?

Among the 14,586 homes in Elkton 21921, it is worth more than 52% of them ($365,091 against a typical $359,537), its price per square foot is higher than 85% of them ($284 against a typical $215), it is bigger than 31% of them (1,284 ft² against a typical 1,564 ft²), its lot is bigger than 47% of them (0.44 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1964 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Cecil County, it is worth more than 53% 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 5987 Telegraph Rd, Elkton, MD?

The 2026 property tax bill for 5987 Telegraph Rd, Elkton, MD was $2,852. The county assessed it at $260,200.

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