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$199,451$163 / 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 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $12,500 on Jan 21, 2020

552 E 38TH ST

BALTIMORE, MD 21218
1
Baths
1,220 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.
1,931 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1922
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$199K
$170K low$229K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$12,500 · Jan 21, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,696 (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.$136,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$106,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$125,467
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$136,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountyBaltimore City
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.Builtup (layered Asphalt)
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 · 54 ft²Porch · 96 ft²

Transaction History(6)

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(2)

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

E
Waverly Elementary/Middle SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Baltimore City CollegeA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21218These 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.101
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
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.45,392
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9,933 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,503
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,381
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.57%

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How this home compares

552 E 38th 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 75% of homes in Waverly
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Baltimore 21218
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Waverly

What homes are worth in Baltimore 21218

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

This home
$44K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 49% of homes in Baltimore 21218.

How it measures up in Baltimore 21218

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Baltimore 21218.

Estimated value$199,451
CheaperTypical $201,343Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$163
CheaperTypical $151Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Living area1,220 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size1,931 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,830 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Year built1922
OlderTypical 1922Newer

Newer than 51% of homes nearby

How 552 E 38th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWaverlyBaltimore 21218Baltimore city County
Estimated valuepricier than$199,45164% of homes49% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16375% of homes60% of homes57% of homes
Living areabigger than1,220 ft²31% of homes20% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,931 ft²77% of homes55% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than192250% of homes51% of homes45% of homes

About 552 E 38th St

How much is 552 E 38th St, Baltimore, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 552 E 38th St, Baltimore, MD is $199,451 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $169,564 to $229,338. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 552 E 38th St, Baltimore, MD last sell?

552 E 38th St, Baltimore, MD last sold on Jan 21, 2020 for $12,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 552 E 38th St, Baltimore, MD?

552 E 38th St, Baltimore, MD has 1 bathrooms and 1,220 square feet of living space.

When was 552 E 38th St, Baltimore, MD built?

552 E 38th St, Baltimore, MD was built in 1922, making it 104 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 552 E 38th St, Baltimore, MD?

552 E 38th St, Baltimore, MD is assigned to Waverly Elementary/Middle School (elementary), rated C; Baltimore City College (high), rated A-. All sit in Baltimore City Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 552 E 38th St, Baltimore, MD compare to other homes in Baltimore 21218?

Among the 15,304 homes in Baltimore 21218, it is worth more than 49% of them ($199,451 against a typical $201,343), its price per square foot is higher than 60% of them ($163 against a typical $151), it is bigger than 20% of them (1,220 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 55% of them (1,931 ft² against a typical 1,830 ft²) and it is newer than 51% of them (1922 against a typical 1922). Measured against all of Baltimore city County, it is worth more than 54% 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 552 E 38th St, Baltimore, MD?

The 2023 property tax bill for 552 E 38th St, Baltimore, MD was $2,696. The county assessed it at $136,700.

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