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$86,866
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 82How 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 $120,000 on Dec 22, 1989

FOREST SCHOOL RD

SMITHSBURG, MD 21783
0
Baths
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$87K
$71K low$103K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$120,000 · Dec 22, 1989

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$24 (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.$2,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,000

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.43
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
16
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
74
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
92
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
34
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyFREDERICK
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
Wolfsville Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.9 mi
H
Middletown High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.3 mi
M
Middletown Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 10.4 mi

District: Frederick County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21783These 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.83
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.73
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.46

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.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.4%
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.9,623
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.217 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$97,158
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$113,013
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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

Forest School 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Smithsburg 21783
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in Frederick County
  • Older than 92% of homes in Frederick County

What homes are worth in Smithsburg 21783

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

This home
$165K$825K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Smithsburg 21783.

How it measures up in Smithsburg 21783

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Smithsburg 21783.

Estimated value$86,866
CheaperTypical $346,326Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.88 acBigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How Forest School Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSmithsburg 21783Frederick County
Estimated valuepricier than$86,866almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac55% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than190013% of homes8% of homes

About Forest School Rd

How much is Forest School Rd, Smithsburg, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Forest School Rd, Smithsburg, MD is $86,866 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $70,865 to $102,867. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did Forest School Rd, Smithsburg, MD last sell?

Forest School Rd, Smithsburg, MD last sold on Dec 22, 1989 for $120,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was Forest School Rd, Smithsburg, MD built?

Forest School Rd, Smithsburg, MD was built in 1900, making it 126 years old.

What schools serve Forest School Rd, Smithsburg, MD?

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

How does Forest School Rd, Smithsburg, MD compare to other homes in Smithsburg 21783?

Among the 3,449 homes in Smithsburg 21783, it is worth more than almost none of them ($86,866 against a typical $346,326), its lot is bigger than 55% of them (1 ac against a typical 0.88 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1900 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Frederick County, it is worth more than almost no 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 Forest School Rd, Smithsburg, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for Forest School Rd, Smithsburg, MD was $24. The county assessed it at $2,000.

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