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Last sold for $280,000 on Oct 30, 2020

APPOLDS RD

ROCKY RIDGE, MD 21778
0
Baths
1.52 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
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.$280,000 · Oct 30, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$73 (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.$6,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$6,000

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.43
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
13
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
77
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
88
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
37
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyFREDERICK
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(3)

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
Thurmont Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.5 mi
H
Catoctin High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.0 mi
E
Emmitsburg Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 5.7 mi

District: Frederick County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21778These 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.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.77
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.39

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.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,439
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.80 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$81,802
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$112,057
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°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

Appolds 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 85% of homes in Frederick County
  • Older than 91% of homes in Frederick County

How it measures up in Rocky Ridge 21778

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rocky Ridge 21778.

Lot size1.52 ac
SmallerTypical 3 acBigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1961Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How Appolds Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRocky Ridge 21778Frederick County
Lot sizebigger than1.52 ac33% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than190025% of homes9% of homes

About Appolds Rd

When did Appolds Rd, Rocky Ridge, MD last sell?

Appolds Rd, Rocky Ridge, MD last sold on Oct 30, 2020 for $280,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

When was Appolds Rd, Rocky Ridge, MD built?

Appolds Rd, Rocky Ridge, MD was built in 1900, making it 126 years old.

What schools serve Appolds Rd, Rocky Ridge, MD?

Appolds Rd, Rocky Ridge, MD is assigned to Thurmont Middle School (middle), rated C-; Catoctin High School (high), rated B-; Emmitsburg Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Frederick County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Appolds Rd, Rocky Ridge, MD compare to other homes in Rocky Ridge 21778?

Among the 437 homes in Rocky Ridge 21778, its lot is bigger than 33% of them (1.52 ac against a typical 3 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1900 against a typical 1961). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on Appolds Rd, Rocky Ridge, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for Appolds Rd, Rocky Ridge, MD was $73. The county assessed it at $6,000.

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