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$356,897$184 / 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 96How 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

970 TELEGRAPH RD

RISING SUN, MD 21911
1.5
Baths
1,943 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.
2.08 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$357K
$342K low$372K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,910 (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.$278,667 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$260,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$315,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCECIL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.08
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 208 ft²Patio · 88 ft²Porch · 216 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Rising Sun Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.4 mi
H
Rising Sun High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 mi
E
Rising Sun Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.8 mi

District: Cecil County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21911These 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.59
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.67

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.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.5%
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.11,499
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.308 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$90,580
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$104,366
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.57%

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

970 Telegraph 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Rising Sun 21911
  • Bigger than 67% of homes in Rising Sun 21911
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Cecil County

What homes are worth in Rising Sun 21911

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

This home
$211K$746K

This home is worth more than 47% of homes in Rising Sun 21911.

How it measures up in Rising Sun 21911

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rising Sun 21911.

Estimated value$356,897
CheaperTypical $365,203Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$184
CheaperTypical $227Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area1,943 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,591 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Lot size2.08 ac
SmallerTypical 0.9 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 970 Telegraph Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRising Sun 21911Cecil County
Estimated valuepricier than$356,89747% of homes49% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18420% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than1,943 ft²67% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.08 ac77% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than197842% of homes40% of homes

About 970 Telegraph Rd

How much is 970 Telegraph Rd, Rising Sun, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 970 Telegraph Rd, Rising Sun, MD is $356,897 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $342,186 to $371,608. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 970 Telegraph Rd, Rising Sun, MD last sell?

970 Telegraph Rd, Rising Sun, MD last sold on Sep 5, 1996, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 970 Telegraph Rd, Rising Sun, MD?

970 Telegraph Rd, Rising Sun, MD has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,943 square feet of living space and a 2.08-acre lot.

When was 970 Telegraph Rd, Rising Sun, MD built?

970 Telegraph Rd, Rising Sun, MD was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 970 Telegraph Rd, Rising Sun, MD?

970 Telegraph Rd, Rising Sun, MD is assigned to Rising Sun Middle School (middle), rated A-; Rising Sun High School (high), rated B; Rising Sun Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Cecil County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 970 Telegraph Rd, Rising Sun, MD compare to other homes in Rising Sun 21911?

Among the 3,546 homes in Rising Sun 21911, it is worth more than 47% of them ($356,897 against a typical $365,203), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($184 against a typical $227), it is bigger than 67% of them (1,943 ft² against a typical 1,591 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (2.08 ac against a typical 0.9 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1978 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Cecil County, it is worth more than 49% 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 970 Telegraph Rd, Rising Sun, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 970 Telegraph Rd, Rising Sun, MD was $2,910. The county assessed it at $278,667.

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