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$176,047$139 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $170,000 on Jan 9, 2025

838 RIVERSIDE RD

SALISBURY, MD 21801
1
Baths
1,263 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.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$176K
$147K low$205K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$170,000 · Jan 9, 2025
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$176,047
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$140,838

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$886 (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.$104,633 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$96,967
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$112,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWICOMICO
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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 · 512 ft²

Transaction History(8)

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
Pinehurst Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
H
James M. Bennett High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
M
Bennett Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.9 mi

District: Wicomico County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21801These 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.110
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.23

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.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.32,269
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.715 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,812
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$98,493
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

838 Riverside Rd 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 79% of homes in Salisbury 21801
  • Costs less per square foot than 78% of homes in Wicomico County
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Salisbury 21801
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Wicomico County
  • Older than 88% of homes in Wicomico County

What homes are worth in Salisbury 21801

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

This home
$61K$858K

This home is worth more than 21% of homes in Salisbury 21801.

How it measures up in Salisbury 21801

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Salisbury 21801.

Estimated value$176,047
CheaperTypical $281,771Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$139
CheaperTypical $170Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Living area1,263 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,680 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.44 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 838 Riverside Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSalisbury 21801Wicomico County
Estimated valuepricier than$176,04721% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13923% of homes22% of homes
Living areabigger than1,263 ft²28% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac20% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than193014% of homes12% of homes

About 838 Riverside Rd

How much is 838 Riverside Rd, Salisbury, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 838 Riverside Rd, Salisbury, MD is $176,047 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $147,238 to $204,856. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 838 Riverside Rd, Salisbury, MD last sell?

838 Riverside Rd, Salisbury, MD last sold on Jan 9, 2025 for $170,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 838 Riverside Rd, Salisbury, MD?

838 Riverside Rd, Salisbury, MD has 1 bathrooms, 1,263 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 838 Riverside Rd, Salisbury, MD built?

838 Riverside Rd, Salisbury, MD was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 838 Riverside Rd, Salisbury, MD?

838 Riverside Rd, Salisbury, MD is assigned to Pinehurst Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; James M. Bennett High School (high), rated C-; Bennett Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Wicomico County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 838 Riverside Rd, Salisbury, MD compare to other homes in Salisbury 21801?

Among the 9,546 homes in Salisbury 21801, it is worth more than 21% of them ($176,047 against a typical $281,771), its price per square foot is higher than 23% of them ($139 against a typical $170), it is bigger than 28% of them (1,263 ft² against a typical 1,680 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.44 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1930 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Wicomico County, it is worth more than 21% 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 838 Riverside Rd, Salisbury, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 838 Riverside Rd, Salisbury, MD was $886. The county assessed it at $104,633.

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