Welcome to 1742 Hilltop Ave in Essex! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home sits on a spacious, 0.91-acre lot with subdivision potential, subject to applicable approvals and restrictions. The newly remodeled kitchen, completed in September 2026, features new cabinetry, countertops, microwave, sink, faucet, and flooring. Additional updates include a new roof installed in August 2026, a HVAC fan motor in January 2026, and a water heater in April 2025. Additional updates include approximately four-year-old appliances, including the stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, washer, and dryer, along with four-year-old carpet and padding. Fresh paint throughout completes the move-in-ready interior. Enjoy the combination of updated living space and a substantial lot with potential for future subdivision, subject to verification and approval. Buyers should independently verify subdivision potential, zoning, permitted uses, and all applicable requirements with the appropriate authorities.
For sale
$299,000
1742 Hilltop Ave, Baltimore, MD 21221
2beds
896sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
0.91 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$334/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Newly remodeled kitchenFresh paint throughoutApproximately four-year-old appliancesNew cabinetryUpdated living space
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Listed by:
Bob Chew 410-995-9600,
Samson Properties 7033493900,
Listing Team: The Bob And Ronna Group, Co-Listing Team: The Bob And Ronna Group,Co-Listing Agent: Angela Nicole Doganci 443-678-8103,
Samson Properties
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDBC2176036
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 896
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Floor Plan - Traditional, Eat-in Kitchen, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Dry Wall
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,792
- Total interior livable area: 896 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 896
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Other
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.91 Acres
- Dimensions: 1.00 x
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 04151502000100
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Hilltop Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Baltimore
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $334/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $196,100
- Annual tax amount: $2,377
- Date on market: 10/15/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,766/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,000+30%$334/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDBC2176036 Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2022 | Sold | $230,000+0.4%$257/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDBC2049666 Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2022 | Pending sale | $229,000$256/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDBC2049666 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2022 | Listed for sale | $229,000$256/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDBC2049666 Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/2020 | Listing removed | $1,400$2/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams American Premier Realty Report a problem | ||
| 1/25/2020 | Price change | $1,400-6.7%$2/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams American Premier Realty Report a problem | ||
| 12/19/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,500+7.1%$2/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams American Premier Realty Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2018 | Listing removed | $1,400$2/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,400$2/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,224 +9.1% | $196,100 +4.8% |
| 2025 | $2,956 +36.8% | $187,200 +5% |
| 2024 | $2,161 +5.3% | $178,300 +5.3% |
| 2023 | $2,053 +3% | $169,400 |
| 2022 | $1,993 +3.1% | $169,400 +6.2% |
| 2021 | $1,933 +3.2% | $159,467 +3.2% |
| 2020 | $1,873 +4.7% | $154,500 |
| 2019 | $1,789 +4.9% | $154,500 +9.8% |
| 2018 | $1,706 +5.1% | $140,767 +5.1% |
| 2017 | $1,623 -43% | $133,900 +0.7% |
| 2016 | $2,846 | $133,033 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $2,846 | $132,167 +0.7% |
| 2014 | $2,846 | $131,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $131,300 |
| 2012 | -- | $131,300 -26.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $178,600 +1.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $175,810 +1.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $172,950 +1.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $170,090 +16.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $146,296 +19.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $122,503 +24.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $98,710 +3.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $95,502 +3.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $92,296 +3.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $89,090 +1% |
| 2001 | -- | $88,166 |
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Neighborhood: 21221
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Baltimore County Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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