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$102,604$80 / 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 95How 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

12097 DOUGLAS ST

RIDGELY, MD 21660
1
Baths
1,288 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$103K
$97K low$108K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$102,604
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$82,083

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$689 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$72,533 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$63,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$89,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyCaroline
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 96 ft²

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
Ridgely Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.9 mi
H
North Caroline High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi
M
Lockerman Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.5 mi

District: Caroline County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21660These 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.98
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.35

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,884
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.129 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,617
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93,054
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.57%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

12097 Douglas St 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 98% of homes in Ridgely 21660
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Ridgely 21660
  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Ridgely 21660
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Caroline County
  • Older than 78% of homes in Ridgely 21660

What homes are worth in Ridgely 21660

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

This home
$100K$731K

This home is worth more than 2% of homes in Ridgely 21660.

How it measures up in Ridgely 21660

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ridgely 21660.

Estimated value$102,604
CheaperTypical $332,475Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$80
CheaperTypical $196Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,288 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,654 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 12097 Douglas St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRidgely 21660Caroline County
Estimated valuepricier than$102,6042% of homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$80almost no homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than1,288 ft²23% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac27% of homes22% of homes
Year builtnewer than195222% of homes28% of homes

About 12097 Douglas St

How much is 12097 Douglas St, Ridgely, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12097 Douglas St, Ridgely, MD is $102,604 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $97,322 to $107,886. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 12097 Douglas St, Ridgely, MD?

12097 Douglas St, Ridgely, MD has 1 bathrooms, 1,288 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 12097 Douglas St, Ridgely, MD built?

12097 Douglas St, Ridgely, MD was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 12097 Douglas St, Ridgely, MD?

12097 Douglas St, Ridgely, MD is assigned to Ridgely Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; North Caroline High School (high), rated C-; Lockerman Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Caroline County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12097 Douglas St, Ridgely, MD compare to other homes in Ridgely 21660?

Among the 1,475 homes in Ridgely 21660, it is worth more than 2% of them ($102,604 against a typical $332,475), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($80 against a typical $196), it is bigger than 23% of them (1,288 ft² against a typical 1,654 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1952 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Caroline County, it is worth more than 3% 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 12097 Douglas St, Ridgely, MD?

The 2023 property tax bill for 12097 Douglas St, Ridgely, MD was $689. The county assessed it at $72,533.

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