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$294,238$217 / 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 84How 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
Last sold for $92,000 on Sep 14, 2000

829 DORSEY AVE

BALTIMORE, MD 21221
2
Baths
1,359 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
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.

Valuation

$294K
$248K low$341K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$92,000 · Sep 14, 2000

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,987 (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.$230,533 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$208,967
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$252,100

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
CountyBaltimore
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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, 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 · 120 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Essex Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Stemmers Run Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Kenwood High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 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

829 Dorsey 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.

  • Worth less than 67% of homes in Baltimore County
  • Older than 76% of homes in Baltimore County

What homes are worth in Essex 21221

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

This home
$137K$715K

This home is worth more than 54% of homes in Essex 21221.

How it measures up in Essex 21221

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

Estimated value$294,238
CheaperTypical $281,638Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$217
CheaperTypical $207Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Living area1,359 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,242 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 829 Dorsey Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEssex 21221Baltimore County
Estimated valuepricier than$294,23854% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21758% of homes39% of homes
Living areabigger than1,359 ft²58% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac56% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than195234% of homes24% of homes

About 829 Dorsey Ave

How much is 829 Dorsey Ave, Baltimore, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 829 Dorsey Ave, Baltimore, MD is $294,238 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $247,939 to $340,537. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 829 Dorsey Ave, Baltimore, MD last sell?

829 Dorsey Ave, Baltimore, MD last sold on Sep 14, 2000 for $92,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 829 Dorsey Ave, Baltimore, MD?

829 Dorsey Ave, Baltimore, MD has 2 bathrooms, 1,359 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 829 Dorsey Ave, Baltimore, MD built?

829 Dorsey Ave, Baltimore, MD was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 829 Dorsey Ave, Baltimore, MD?

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

How does 829 Dorsey Ave, Baltimore, MD compare to other homes in Essex 21221?

Among the 12,680 homes in Essex 21221, it is worth more than 54% of them ($294,238 against a typical $281,638), its price per square foot is higher than 58% of them ($217 against a typical $207), it is bigger than 58% of them (1,359 ft² against a typical 1,242 ft²), its lot is bigger than 56% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 34% of them (1952 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Baltimore County, it is worth more than 33% 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 829 Dorsey Ave, Baltimore, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 829 Dorsey Ave, Baltimore, MD was $2,987. The county assessed it at $230,533.

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