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$317,408$176 / 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 94How 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

5979 ROCK HALL RD

ROCK HALL, MD 21661
2
Baths
1,800 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.
0.46 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1958
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$317K
$298K low$337K 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.$317,408
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$253,926

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,331 (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.$206,800 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$196,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$227,800

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
CountyKent
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.46
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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 · 192 ft²Porch · 132 ft²

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

E
Rock Hall Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.0 mi
M
Kent County Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 10.0 mi
H
Kent County High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 12.0 mi

District: Kent County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21661These 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.167
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.45

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.71%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.3%
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.2,599
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.48 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,089
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,148
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.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

5979 Rock Hall 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Rock Hall 21661
  • Older than 66% of homes in Kent County

What homes are worth in Rock Hall 21661

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

This home
$126K$2M

This home is worth more than 36% of homes in Rock Hall 21661.

How it measures up in Rock Hall 21661

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rock Hall 21661.

Estimated value$317,408
CheaperTypical $370,751Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$176
CheaperTypical $242Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area1,800 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,604 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size0.46 ac
SmallerTypical 0.47 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 5979 Rock Hall Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRock Hall 21661Kent County
Estimated valuepricier than$317,40836% of homes37% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17618% of homes22% of homes
Living areabigger than1,800 ft²63% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.46 ac49% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than195843% of homes34% of homes

About 5979 Rock Hall Rd

How much is 5979 Rock Hall Rd, Rock Hall, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5979 Rock Hall Rd, Rock Hall, MD is $317,408 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $297,873 to $336,943. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 5979 Rock Hall Rd, Rock Hall, MD?

5979 Rock Hall Rd, Rock Hall, MD has 2 bathrooms, 1,800 square feet of living space and a 0.46-acre lot.

When was 5979 Rock Hall Rd, Rock Hall, MD built?

5979 Rock Hall Rd, Rock Hall, MD was built in 1958, making it 68 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5979 Rock Hall Rd, Rock Hall, MD?

5979 Rock Hall Rd, Rock Hall, MD is assigned to Rock Hall Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Kent County Middle School (middle), rated D; Kent County High School (high), rated C. All sit in Kent County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5979 Rock Hall Rd, Rock Hall, MD compare to other homes in Rock Hall 21661?

Among the 1,657 homes in Rock Hall 21661, it is worth more than 36% of them ($317,408 against a typical $370,751), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($176 against a typical $242), it is bigger than 63% of them (1,800 ft² against a typical 1,604 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (0.46 ac against a typical 0.47 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1958 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Kent County, it is worth more than 37% 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 5979 Rock Hall Rd, Rock Hall, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5979 Rock Hall Rd, Rock Hall, MD was $2,331. The county assessed it at $206,800.

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