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$97,469$192 / 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 58How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $15,000 on Dec 29, 1997

MERTENS AVE

OLDTOWN, MD 21555
0
Baths
508 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1961
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$97K
$57K low$138K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$15,000 · Dec 29, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$176 (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.$17,033 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$16,167
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$17,900

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyALLEGANY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Space
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 · 100 ft²

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

M
Washington Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.4 mi
H
Fort Hill High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.7 mi
E
Flintstone Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 9.2 mi

District: Allegany County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21555These 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.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.40

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.74%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.2,018
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.20 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,658
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,155
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 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

Mertens 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 84% of homes in Oldtown 21555
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Allegany County
  • Among the smallest homes in Allegany County
  • Among the smallest lots in Oldtown 21555
  • Older than 68% of homes in Oldtown 21555

What homes are worth in Oldtown 21555

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

This home
$57K$526K

This home is worth more than 16% of homes in Oldtown 21555.

How it measures up in Oldtown 21555

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Oldtown 21555.

Estimated value$97,469
CheaperTypical $178,101Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$192
CheaperTypical $144Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Living area508 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,256 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 3.8 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1961
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How Mertens Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOldtown 21555Allegany County
Estimated valuepricier than$97,46916% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19279% of homes93% of homes
Living areabigger than508 ft²2% of homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 acalmost no homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than196132% of homes64% of homes

About Mertens Ave

How much is Mertens Ave, Oldtown, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Mertens Ave, Oldtown, MD is $97,469 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $56,841 to $138,097. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did Mertens Ave, Oldtown, MD last sell?

Mertens Ave, Oldtown, MD last sold on Dec 29, 1997 for $15,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is Mertens Ave, Oldtown, MD?

Mertens Ave, Oldtown, MD has 508 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was Mertens Ave, Oldtown, MD built?

Mertens Ave, Oldtown, MD was built in 1961, making it 65 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve Mertens Ave, Oldtown, MD?

Mertens Ave, Oldtown, MD is assigned to Washington Middle School (middle), rated D+; Fort Hill High School (high), rated B-; Flintstone Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Allegany County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Mertens Ave, Oldtown, MD compare to other homes in Oldtown 21555?

Among the 974 homes in Oldtown 21555, it is worth more than 16% of them ($97,469 against a typical $178,101), its price per square foot is higher than 79% of them ($192 against a typical $144), it is bigger than 2% of them (508 ft² against a typical 1,256 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (0.12 ac against a typical 3.8 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1961 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Allegany County, it is worth more than 25% 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 Mertens Ave, Oldtown, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for Mertens Ave, Oldtown, MD was $176. The county assessed it at $17,033.

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