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Last sold for $500,000 on Oct 16, 2025

8 W RAILROAD AVE

RIDGELY, MD 21660
0
Baths
2,764 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.
3,528 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$500,000 · Oct 16, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,096 (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.$218,267 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$218,267
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$219,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential Income (General/Multi-Family)
CountyCaroline
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
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 · 271 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Ridgely Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
H
North Caroline High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.6 mi
M
Lockerman Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.0 mi

District: Caroline County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21660These 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.98
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 100.35

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.7.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,884
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.129 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,617
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93,054
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.57%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

8 W Railroad 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.

  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Caroline County
  • Among the smallest lots in Ridgely 21660
  • Older than 93% of homes in Caroline County

How it measures up in Ridgely 21660

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ridgely 21660.

Living area2,764 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,652 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size3,528 ft²
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 8 W Railroad Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRidgelyRidgely 21660Caroline County
Living areabigger than2,764 ft²89% of homes89% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,528 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than189017% of homes10% of homes7% of homes

About 8 W Railroad Ave

When did 8 W Railroad Ave, Ridgely, MD last sell?

8 W Railroad Ave, Ridgely, MD last sold on Oct 16, 2025 for $500,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8 W Railroad Ave, Ridgely, MD?

8 W Railroad Ave, Ridgely, MD has 2,764 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 8 W Railroad Ave, Ridgely, MD built?

8 W Railroad Ave, Ridgely, MD was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8 W Railroad Ave, Ridgely, MD?

8 W Railroad Ave, Ridgely, MD is assigned to Ridgely Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; North Caroline High School (high), rated C-; Lockerman Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Caroline County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8 W Railroad Ave, Ridgely, MD compare to other homes in Ridgely 21660?

Among the 1,475 homes in Ridgely 21660, it is bigger than 89% of them (2,764 ft² against a typical 1,652 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (3,528 ft² against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1890 against a typical 1989). 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 W Railroad Ave, Ridgely, MD?

The 2023 property tax bill for 8 W Railroad Ave, Ridgely, MD was $3,096. The county assessed it at $218,267.

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