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FERN DR

JOPPA, MD 21085
1.5
Baths
1,680 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.
0.52 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$798 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$73,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$73,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$73,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$73,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyHARFORD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.52
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.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

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
Joppatowne Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.0 mi
H
Joppatowne High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
M
Magnolia Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.9 mi

District: Harford County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21085These 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.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.49

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.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.18,952
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.920 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$102,362
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$130,105
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°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%

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How this home compares

Fern Dr 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Joppa 21085
  • Older than 87% of homes in Joppa 21085

How it measures up in Joppa 21085

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Joppa 21085.

Living area1,680 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,548 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size0.52 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How Fern Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJoppa 21085Harford County
Living areabigger than1,680 ft²61% of homes51% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.52 ac70% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than196213% of homes15% of homes

About Fern Dr

When did Fern Dr, Joppa, MD last sell?

Fern Dr, Joppa, MD last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is Fern Dr, Joppa, MD?

Fern Dr, Joppa, MD has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,680 square feet of living space and a 0.52-acre lot.

When was Fern Dr, Joppa, MD built?

Fern Dr, Joppa, MD was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve Fern Dr, Joppa, MD?

Fern Dr, Joppa, MD is assigned to Joppatowne Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Joppatowne High School (high), rated D; Magnolia Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Harford County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Fern Dr, Joppa, MD compare to other homes in Joppa 21085?

Among the 6,624 homes in Joppa 21085, it is bigger than 61% of them (1,680 ft² against a typical 1,548 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (0.52 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1962 against a typical 1972). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on Fern Dr, Joppa, MD?

The 2026 property tax bill for Fern Dr, Joppa, MD was $798. The county assessed it at $73,200.

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