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$272,462$228 / 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 96How 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 $260,000 on Oct 28, 2024

656 MECHANICS VALLEY RD

NORTH EAST, MD 21901
1.5
Baths
1,196 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.
0.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
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

$272K
$262K low$283K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$260,000 · Oct 28, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,479 (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.$228,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$53,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$174,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$210,967
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$228,600

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.128 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
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.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.32
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, 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.Patio · 168 ft²Porch · 276 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(1)

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

M
North East Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
North East High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi
E
Leeds Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.9 mi

District: Cecil County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21901These 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.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.67

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.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.0%
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.16,550
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.313 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$101,746
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$127,672
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

656 Mechanics Valley 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 80% of homes in North East 21901
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Cecil County
  • Older than 84% of homes in North East 21901

What homes are worth in North East 21901

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

This home
$192K$953K

This home is worth more than 20% of homes in North East 21901.

How it measures up in North East 21901

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in North East 21901.

Estimated value$272,462
CheaperTypical $365,839Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$228
CheaperTypical $221Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Living area1,196 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,576 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 0.4 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 656 Mechanics Valley Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth East 21901Cecil County
Estimated valuepricier than$272,46220% of homes24% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22855% of homes54% of homes
Living areabigger than1,196 ft²26% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac43% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than195516% of homes20% of homes

About 656 Mechanics Valley Rd

How much is 656 Mechanics Valley Rd, North East, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 656 Mechanics Valley Rd, North East, MD is $272,462 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $261,843 to $283,081. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 656 Mechanics Valley Rd, North East, MD last sell?

656 Mechanics Valley Rd, North East, MD last sold on Oct 28, 2024 for $260,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 656 Mechanics Valley Rd, North East, MD?

656 Mechanics Valley Rd, North East, MD has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,196 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 656 Mechanics Valley Rd, North East, MD built?

656 Mechanics Valley Rd, North East, MD was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 656 Mechanics Valley Rd, North East, MD?

656 Mechanics Valley Rd, North East, MD is assigned to North East Middle School (middle), rated C-; North East High School (high), rated D+; Leeds Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Cecil County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 656 Mechanics Valley Rd, North East, MD compare to other homes in North East 21901?

Among the 6,781 homes in North East 21901, it is worth more than 20% of them ($272,462 against a typical $365,839), its price per square foot is higher than 55% of them ($228 against a typical $221), it is bigger than 26% of them (1,196 ft² against a typical 1,576 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 0.4 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1955 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Cecil County, it is worth more than 24% 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 656 Mechanics Valley Rd, North East, MD?

The 2026 property tax bill for 656 Mechanics Valley Rd, North East, MD was $2,479. The county assessed it at $228,600.

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