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$412,731$198 / 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 87How 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
Last sold for $106,117 on Dec 4, 2018

523 RIVERSIDE DR

ESSEX, MD 21221
2
Baths
2,080 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2020
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$413K
$358K low$467K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$106,117 · Dec 4, 2018
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.$222,731
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$178,185
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.45%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$140,000
HAR-CO CU · recorded Apr 8, 2020
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$50,000
HAR-CO CU

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,168 (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.$384,867 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$358,033
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$411,700

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
CountyBaltimore
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
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.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.Deck · 230 ft²Shed · 744 ft²Porch · 201 ft²

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(4)

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

E
Sussex Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades EE–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Deep Creek Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Chesapeake High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
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

523 Riverside 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.

  • Worth more than 80% of homes in Essex 21221
  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in Baltimore County
  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Essex 21221
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Essex 21221
  • Among the newest homes in Baltimore County

What homes are worth in Essex 21221

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

This home
$141K$765K

This home is worth more than 80% of 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.

Estimated value$412,731
CheaperTypical $284,141Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$198
CheaperTypical $211Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Living area2,080 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,232 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built2020
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 96% of homes nearby

How 523 Riverside Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEssex 21221Baltimore County
Estimated valuepricier than$412,73180% of homes62% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19839% of homes25% of homes
Living areabigger than2,080 ft²86% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac67% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than202096% of homesalmost all homes

About 523 Riverside Dr

How much is 523 Riverside Dr, Essex, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 523 Riverside Dr, Essex, MD is $412,731 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $357,985 to $467,477. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 523 Riverside Dr, Essex, MD last sell?

523 Riverside Dr, Essex, MD last sold on Dec 4, 2018 for $106,117, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 523 Riverside Dr, Essex, MD?

523 Riverside Dr, Essex, MD has 2 bathrooms, 2,080 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 523 Riverside Dr, Essex, MD built?

523 Riverside Dr, Essex, MD was built in 2020, making it 6 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 523 Riverside Dr, Essex, MD?

523 Riverside Dr, Essex, MD is assigned to Sussex Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Deep Creek Middle School (middle), rated C-; Chesapeake High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Baltimore County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 523 Riverside Dr, Essex, MD compare to other homes in Essex 21221?

Among the 12,651 homes in Essex 21221, it is worth more than 80% of them ($412,731 against a typical $284,141), its price per square foot is higher than 39% of them ($198 against a typical $211), it is bigger than 86% of them (2,080 ft² against a typical 1,232 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 96% of them (2020 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Baltimore County, it is worth more than 62% 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 523 Riverside Dr, Essex, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 523 Riverside Dr, Essex, MD was $5,168. The county assessed it at $384,867.

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