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$738,895$278 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $582,000 on Aug 16, 2021

8218 JAMES ST

MIDDLETOWN, MD 21769
2.5
Baths
2,660 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.
2.04 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2004
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$739K
$694K low$784K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$582,000 · Aug 16, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,027 (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.$580,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$145,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$435,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$531,433
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$580,900

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
CountyFREDERICK
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (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.Central
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.Deck · 400 ft²Porch · 72 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.

H
Middletown High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
M
Middletown Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi
E
Myersville Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 3.3 mi

District: Frederick County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21769These 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.69
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.77
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.43

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.1%
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.14,084
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.344 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$142,240
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$167,117
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 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

8218 James 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 more than 86% of homes in Frederick County
  • Costs more per square foot than 81% of homes in Frederick County
  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Frederick County
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Frederick County
  • Newer than 87% of homes in Middletown 21769

What homes are worth in Middletown 21769

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

This home
$257K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 80% of homes in Middletown 21769.

How it measures up in Middletown 21769

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Middletown 21769.

Estimated value$738,895
CheaperTypical $552,105Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$278
CheaperTypical $237Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Living area2,660 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,380 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size2.04 ac
SmallerTypical 0.57 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built2004
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 87% of homes nearby

How 8218 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMiddletown 21769Frederick County
Estimated valuepricier than$738,89580% of homes86% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27875% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than2,660 ft²62% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.04 ac77% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than200487% of homes75% of homes

About 8218 James St

How much is 8218 James St, Middletown, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8218 James St, Middletown, MD is $738,895 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $693,930 to $783,860. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8218 James St, Middletown, MD last sell?

8218 James St, Middletown, MD last sold on Aug 16, 2021 for $582,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8218 James St, Middletown, MD?

8218 James St, Middletown, MD has 2.5 bathrooms and 2,660 square feet of living space.

When was 8218 James St, Middletown, MD built?

8218 James St, Middletown, MD was built in 2004, making it 22 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8218 James St, Middletown, MD?

8218 James St, Middletown, MD is assigned to Middletown High School (high), rated B+; Middletown Middle School (middle), rated A-; Myersville Elementary School (elementary), rated A+. All sit in Frederick County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8218 James St, Middletown, MD compare to other homes in Middletown 21769?

Among the 4,343 homes in Middletown 21769, it is worth more than 80% of them ($738,895 against a typical $552,105), its price per square foot is higher than 75% of them ($278 against a typical $237), it is bigger than 62% of them (2,660 ft² against a typical 2,380 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (2.04 ac against a typical 0.57 ac) and it is newer than 87% of them (2004 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of Frederick County, it is worth more than 86% 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 8218 James St, Middletown, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8218 James St, Middletown, MD was $6,027. The county assessed it at $580,900.

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