278 Appleton Rd is a 1,178 square foot house on a 0.38 acre lot with 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Elkton data, we estimate the home's value is $249,648.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.38 acresLot Size
$212Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$249,648
$1,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 5.9% lower than the average sale price ($265K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,904 (+28.8%)
2024
$1,479 (+30.7%)
2023
$1,131 (−38.9%)
$66,500 + $95,100
$161,600
2022
$1,853 (−0.4%)
2021
$1,861 (+0.2%)
2020
$1,858 (+1.3%)
$66,500 + $91,500
$158,000
2019
$1,834 (+1.3%)
2018
$1,810
$81,500 + $70,200
$151,700
2017
$1,810 (+3.6%)
$81,500 + $70,200
$151,700
2015
$1,747
$81,500 + $71,500
$153,000
2014
$1,747 (−9.5%)
2013
$1,931 (+6.4%)
2012
$1,815 (+6.3%)
2011
$1,707 (+5.2%)
2010
$1,622 (+8.2%)
2009
$1,499
Tax history for 278 Appleton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,904 (+28.8%)
2024
$1,479 (+30.7%)
2023
$1,131 (−38.9%)
$66,500 + $95,100
$161,600
2022
$1,853 (−0.4%)
2021
$1,861 (+0.2%)
2020
$1,858 (+1.3%)
$66,500 + $91,500
$158,000
2019
$1,834 (+1.3%)
2018
$1,810
$81,500 + $70,200
$151,700
2017
$1,810 (+3.6%)
$81,500 + $70,200
$151,700
2015
$1,747
$81,500 + $71,500
$153,000
2014
$1,747 (−9.5%)
2013
$1,931 (+6.4%)
2012
$1,815 (+6.3%)
2011
$1,707 (+5.2%)
2010
$1,622 (+8.2%)
2009
$1,499
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RM
High Density Residential District
The purpose of the High Density Residential zone is to provide opportunities for high density development with a mix of housing types including single family, duplex and semi-detached, townhouse and apartments. Residential developments should provide pedestrian and bicycle linkages between one another and provide a well designed, compact,pedestrian oriented community with usable open space and convenient travel connections between adjacent and nearby developments.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Split System
Heating Type: Hot Air
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Construction Quality: Fair
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,178
Building Sq. Ft: 1,178
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1 Story With Basement
Legal Description: LOT 5 - .38 ACRE 278 APPLETON ROAD N/E OF ELKTON
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 520
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 16,552
Legal Lot Number: 5
Acres: 0.38
Zoning Code: RM
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Private
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: 03
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,178
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.38 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Cecil County
APN: 03 027678
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Gilpin Manor Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
3/10
Elkton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
3/10
Elkton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Elkton, MD • 21921
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$238,000 – $288,000
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