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$271,790$178 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

629 BACK RIVER NECK RD

ESSEX, MD 21221
2.5
Baths
1,528 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.
0.49 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$272K
$255K low$289K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,630 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$202,900 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$190,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$215,700

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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.49
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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 · 200 ft²Porch · 200 ft²

Transaction History(7)

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.

H
Chesapeake High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Middleborough Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.9 mi
M
Deep Creek Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi

District: Baltimore County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21221These 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.123
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
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.42,396
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,898 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,330
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,410
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°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

629 Back River Neck 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.

  • Worth less than 74% of homes in Baltimore County
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Baltimore County
  • Bigger than 66% of homes in Essex 21221
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Essex 21221

What homes are worth in Essex 21221

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

This home
$141K$714K

This home is worth more than 45% of homes in Essex 21221.

How it measures up in Essex 21221

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Essex 21221.

Estimated value$271,790
CheaperTypical $285,668Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$178
CheaperTypical $208Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Living area1,528 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,256 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Lot size0.49 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 629 Back River Neck Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEssex 21221Baltimore County
Estimated valuepricier than$271,79045% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17824% of homes17% of homes
Living areabigger than1,528 ft²66% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.49 ac91% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than196257% of homes47% of homes

About 629 Back River Neck Rd

How much is 629 Back River Neck Rd, Essex, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 629 Back River Neck Rd, Essex, MD is $271,790 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $254,873 to $288,707. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 629 Back River Neck Rd, Essex, MD last sell?

629 Back River Neck Rd, Essex, MD last sold on Feb 24, 2017, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 629 Back River Neck Rd, Essex, MD?

629 Back River Neck Rd, Essex, MD has 2.5 bathrooms, 1,528 square feet of living space and a 0.49-acre lot.

When was 629 Back River Neck Rd, Essex, MD built?

629 Back River Neck Rd, Essex, MD was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 629 Back River Neck Rd, Essex, MD?

629 Back River Neck Rd, Essex, MD is assigned to Chesapeake High School (high), rated D; Middleborough Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Deep Creek Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Baltimore County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 629 Back River Neck Rd, Essex, MD compare to other homes in Essex 21221?

Among the 12,684 homes in Essex 21221, it is worth more than 45% of them ($271,790 against a typical $285,668), its price per square foot is higher than 24% of them ($178 against a typical $208), it is bigger than 66% of them (1,528 ft² against a typical 1,256 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (0.49 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 57% of them (1962 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Baltimore 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 629 Back River Neck Rd, Essex, MD?

The 2024 property tax bill for 629 Back River Neck Rd, Essex, MD was $3,630. The county assessed it at $202,900.

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