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Last sold for $95,000 on Jan 13, 1999

SHIRLEY AVE

ESSEX, MD 21221
1.5
Baths
1,302 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.
0.73 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1918
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$95,000 · Jan 13, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$718 (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.$59,233 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$56,167
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$62,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyBaltimore
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.73
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Red House Run Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.2 mi
H
Overlea High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi
M
Nottingham Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.7 mi

District: Baltimore County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21221These 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.123
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.44

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.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.42,396
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,898 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,330
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,410
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°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%

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How this home compares

Shirley 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Essex 21221
  • Among the oldest homes in Essex 21221

How it measures up in Essex 21221

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Essex 21221.

Living area1,302 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,248 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size0.73 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1918
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How Shirley Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEssex 21221Baltimore County
Living areabigger than1,302 ft²54% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.73 ac95% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than1918almost no homes2% of homes

About Shirley Ave

When did Shirley Ave, Essex, MD last sell?

Shirley Ave, Essex, MD last sold on Jan 13, 1999 for $95,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is Shirley Ave, Essex, MD?

Shirley Ave, Essex, MD has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,302 square feet of living space and a 0.73-acre lot.

When was Shirley Ave, Essex, MD built?

Shirley Ave, Essex, MD was built in 1918, making it 108 years old.

What schools serve Shirley Ave, Essex, MD?

Shirley Ave, Essex, MD is assigned to Red House Run Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Overlea High School (high), rated D-; Nottingham Middle School (middle), rated D-. All sit in Baltimore County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Shirley Ave, Essex, MD compare to other homes in Essex 21221?

Among the 12,684 homes in Essex 21221, it is bigger than 54% of them (1,302 ft² against a typical 1,248 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (0.73 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1918 against a typical 1957). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on Shirley Ave, Essex, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for Shirley Ave, Essex, MD was $718. The county assessed it at $59,233.

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