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979 RIDGE RD

RISING SUN, MD 21911
0
Baths
3.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$819 (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.$74,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$74,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$74,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$74,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyCecil
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.29
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(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.

M
Rising Sun Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.4 mi
E
Rising Sun Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.4 mi
H
Rising Sun High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.3 mi

District: Cecil County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21911These 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.59
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.67

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.5%
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.11,499
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.308 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$90,580
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$104,366
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

979 Ridge 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Cecil County

How it measures up in Rising Sun 21911

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rising Sun 21911.

Lot size3.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.91 acBigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

How 979 Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRising Sun 21911Cecil County
Lot sizebigger than3.29 ac84% of homes89% of homes

About 979 Ridge Rd

When did 979 Ridge Rd, Rising Sun, MD last sell?

979 Ridge Rd, Rising Sun, MD last sold on Mar 19, 2009, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 979 Ridge Rd, Rising Sun, MD?

979 Ridge Rd, Rising Sun, MD is assigned to Rising Sun Middle School (middle), rated A-; Rising Sun Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Rising Sun High School (high), rated B. All sit in Cecil County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

What are the property taxes on 979 Ridge Rd, Rising Sun, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 979 Ridge Rd, Rising Sun, MD was $819. The county assessed it at $74,800.

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