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8 S ESSEX AVE

ESSEX, MD 21221
0
Baths
4,230 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.
0.61 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1945
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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,469 (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.$149,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$79,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$70,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$149,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$149,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)
CountyBALTIMORE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.61
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Commercial/Industrial
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 534 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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
Kenwood High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
Stemmers Run Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Essex Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.1 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

8 S Essex Ave 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Essex 21221
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Essex 21221
  • Older than 85% of homes in Baltimore County

How it measures up in Essex 21221

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

Living area4,230 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,248 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.61 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 8 S Essex Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEssex 21221Baltimore County
Living areabigger than4,230 ft²almost all homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.61 ac93% of homes84% of homes
Year builtnewer than194521% of homes15% of homes

About 8 S Essex Ave

When did 8 S Essex Ave, Essex, MD last sell?

8 S Essex Ave, Essex, MD last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8 S Essex Ave, Essex, MD?

8 S Essex Ave, Essex, MD has 4,230 square feet of living space and a 0.61-acre lot.

When was 8 S Essex Ave, Essex, MD built?

8 S Essex Ave, Essex, MD was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8 S Essex Ave, Essex, MD?

8 S Essex Ave, Essex, MD is assigned to Kenwood High School (high), rated D; Stemmers Run Middle School (middle), rated D; Essex Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Baltimore County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8 S Essex Ave, Essex, MD compare to other homes in Essex 21221?

Among the 12,681 homes in Essex 21221, it is bigger than almost all of them (4,230 ft² against a typical 1,248 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (0.61 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1945 against a typical 1957). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8 S Essex Ave, Essex, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8 S Essex Ave, Essex, MD was $2,469. The county assessed it at $149,700.

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