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$97,353$85 / 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 71How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

817 E PRESTON ST

BALTIMORE, MD 21202
2 / 1
Baths
1,152 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.
1,633 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1984
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$97K
$69K low$126K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,802 (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.$55,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$25,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$119,733
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$55,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountyBaltimore City
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Builtup (layered Asphalt)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

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
Johnston Square Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Baltimore Design SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–10 · 0.3 mi
H
National Academy FoundationD-
High · Grades 6–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21202These 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.141
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.71
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.30

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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
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.20,884
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.13,044 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,929
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,357
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

817 E Preston St 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 85% of homes in Baltimore 21202
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Johnston Square
  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Johnston Square
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Johnston Square
  • Newer than 94% of homes in Baltimore city County

What homes are worth in Baltimore 21202

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

This home
$38K$839K

This home is worth more than 15% of homes in Baltimore 21202.

How it measures up in Baltimore 21202

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Baltimore 21202.

Estimated value$97,353
CheaperTypical $202,317Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$85
CheaperTypical $173Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area1,152 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,320 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size1,633 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,190 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Year built1984
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 61% of homes nearby

How 817 E Preston St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJohnston SquareBaltimore 21202Baltimore city County
Estimated valuepricier than$97,35319% of homes15% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$852% of homes5% of homes11% of homes
Living areabigger than1,152 ft²81% of homes43% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,633 ft²87% of homes79% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than198476% of homes61% of homes94% of homes

About 817 E Preston St

How much is 817 E Preston St, Baltimore, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 817 E Preston St, Baltimore, MD is $97,353 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $69,002 to $125,704. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 817 E Preston St, Baltimore, MD last sell?

817 E Preston St, Baltimore, MD last sold on May 11, 2016, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 817 E Preston St, Baltimore, MD?

817 E Preston St, Baltimore, MD has 2 bathrooms and 1,152 square feet of living space.

When was 817 E Preston St, Baltimore, MD built?

817 E Preston St, Baltimore, MD was built in 1984, making it 42 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 817 E Preston St, Baltimore, MD?

817 E Preston St, Baltimore, MD is assigned to Johnston Square Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Baltimore Design School (middle), rated C-; National Academy Foundation (high), rated D-. All sit in Baltimore City Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 817 E Preston St, Baltimore, MD compare to other homes in Baltimore 21202?

Among the 4,518 homes in Baltimore 21202, it is worth more than 15% of them ($97,353 against a typical $202,317), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($85 against a typical $173), it is bigger than 43% of them (1,152 ft² against a typical 1,320 ft²), its lot is bigger than 79% of them (1,633 ft² against a typical 1,190 ft²) and it is newer than 61% of them (1984 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Baltimore city County, it is worth more than 17% 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 817 E Preston St, Baltimore, MD?

The 2023 property tax bill for 817 E Preston St, Baltimore, MD was $1,802. The county assessed it at $55,000.

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