1242 E Riverside Ave, Baltimore, MD 21221
OFF MARKET

1242 E Riverside Ave
Baltimore, MD 21221

  • Studio
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,426 sqft (on 0.47 acres)

$403,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 20, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,467/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$403,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 20, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,467/mo*
Refinance Your Home
Studio
1 Bath
1,426 sqft
(on 0.47 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$403K
Since last month
Increased$3K (+0.8%)
Since last year
Increased$5K (+1.1%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +33% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$402K
July 2026$399K
June 2026$390K
May 2026$405K
April 2026$397K
March 2026$400K
February 2026$387K
January 2026$403K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1218 E Riverside Ave, Baltimore, MD
0.10
Single-Family Home
$369,000
06/13/26
2
1,416
1132 E Riverside Ave, Baltimore, MD
0.29
Single-Family Home
$432,000
12/12/25
3
1
1,200
1325 E Riverside Ave, Baltimore, MD
0.17
Single-Family Home
$480,000
01/30/26
3
3.5
2,488
4226 Lynhurst Rd, Baltimore, MD
0.77
Single-Family Home
$450,000
08/26/25
1
1,251
1510 Denton Rd, Essex, MD
0.59
Single-Family Home
$362,000
06/16/26
4
3
1,845
1314 Cherry Garden Rd, Baltimore, MD
0.64
Single-Family Home
$225,000
07/15/26
4
2
2,088
1428 Galena Rd, Baltimore, MD
0.77
Single-Family Home
$250,000
12/31/25
1
1,692
4212 Lynhurst Rd, Baltimore, MD
0.82
Single-Family Home
$465,000
10/27/25
3
2
1,506
1568 Galena Rd, Baltimore, MD
0.73
Single-Family Home
$480,000
07/22/26
2
2
1,603
1316 Cherry Garden Rd, Baltimore, MD
0.62
Single-Family Home
$460,000
06/10/26
4
3
2,484

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1325 E Riverside Ave, Baltimore, MD 21221
0.17
$480,000
3
3.5
2,488
Recently Sold
1152 E Riverside Ave, Essex, MD 21221
0.19
$443,200
2
1
1,624
Off Market
1132 E Riverside Ave, Baltimore, MD 21221
0.29
$432,000
3
1
1,200
Recently Sold
1313 Elsing Rd, Baltimore, MD 21221
0.52
$588,700
3
2
1,612
Off Market
1510 Denton Rd, Essex, MD 21221
0.59
$649,900
4
3
1,845
For Sale
Cherry Garden Rd, Essex, MD 21221
0.59
-
-
-
-
Off Market
1316 Cherry Garden Rd, Baltimore, MD 21221
0.62
$460,000
4
3
2,484
Recently Sold
1524 Galena Rd, Baltimore, MD 21221
0.64
$571,900
4
2
1,900
Off Market
1314 Cherry Garden Rd, Baltimore, MD 21221
0.64
$225,000
4
2
2,088
Recently Sold
1452 Galena Rd, Baltimore, MD 21221
0.67
$603,000
3
2.5
1,680
Recently Sold
1523 Galena Rd, Essex, MD 21221
0.68
$406,800
3
2.5
1,584
Off Market
1537 Galena Rd, Baltimore, MD 21221
0.68
$385,700
3
2.5
1,326
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 1242 E Riverside Ave.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1922
Lot Size
0.47 acres
Living Area
1,426 sqft
Price/Sqft
$283
Parking
Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 1242 E Riverside Ave, Baltimore, MD. 1242 E Riverside Ave is in Baltimore, MD and in ZIP code 21221. This property has 1 bathroom and approximately 1,426 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.47 acres and was built in 1922.
1242 E Riverside Ave, Baltimore, MD 21221 is a studio, 1 bathroom, 1,426 sqft single-family home built in 1922. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $403,000, with a rent estimate of $2,168/month.

Home Details for 1242 E Riverside Ave

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake ShingleDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Piers
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1922
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.47 acres

Price and Tax history

YearProperty taxTax assessment
2025
$5,012
$376,267
Home facts updated by county records

Market trends in Essex

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$270K
$10KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$199
$2MoM
Available listings
107
4MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Essex

At least 287 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 84 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 82 % Say car is needed

  • 78 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 74 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 73 % Say parking is easy

  • 72 % Say kids play outside

  • 71 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 60 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 57 % Say it's quiet

  • 53 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 52 % Say there's wildlife

  • 51 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 46 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 39 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 38 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 24 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • D.stafford04
    "There’s a lot of awarded area for walking your dogs. And they keep their lines very clean and immaculate."
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  • Kellynasantos
    "Very nice and peaceful but some people just want to be on your business and they think they own the street side parking space "
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  • Dolores Stafford
    "Movies nights. Good children activities. Great Adults with great social skills . I am a visitor from south Philly. My daughter lives here and my grands. "
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  • Dolores Stafford
    "You see people walking there dogs all the time, over here it’s plenty of dogs. And they clean up after there dogs also. "
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  • Albamejia0427
    "The are is nice. But for summer are a lot of teenagers around making a mess. And I don’t know where are the parents of those girls. "
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  • Shaquana B
    "I’m a dog owner my community has doggy waste bags and disposal. Very quiet and neighbor friendly. Your dog should be happy here just as much as my babies!"
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  • Trulia User
    "always keep a good eye on your kids bc regardless if the street you live on is quiet, Essex is quite the popular place for crime and vandalism."
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  • Trulia User
    "I've lived here 8 months. It's mostly quite. Most of the time you packages don't get stolen. Most people here are polite. Water nearby with fishing access. It's very pretty."
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  • Trulia User
    "very nice area and close to everything like the restaurants, parks, entertainment 😀 . plus transportation. "
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  • Lina1962
    "I lived in the neighborhood for 4 years going on five And I still need a car to get around very few sidewalks if you walk you be walking in the street on the road I really want to get out of this area"
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  • Khristalynharris
    "I see people walk their dogs to parks often. They seem to enjoy the area. Most dogs in the area are friendly"
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  • Britt
    "my neighborhood is unique and amazing because it offers plenty of family sports and events, including scouts, church events and more."
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  • QC
    "Quite a bit of dog owners in my neighborhood. Just make sure you pick up after your dog since there isn’t a designated doggie area."
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  • Shaquetta1520
    "it's ok not a big fan of the neighborhood but it's fine for now looking to move asap just want more space and a nice yard for my kids and grandchildren to play in with all the extra stuff going on in the neighborhood other thin that I'm ok just living until things get better "
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  • Revaverabrown
    "Don’t live here. It’s going increasingly downhill, the people are disgusting and aggressive, and the schools are rampant with bullying. Don’t do it."
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  • Trulia User
    "short drive to major roadways, 695, route 40, 95 and 702. Close proximity to stores. I don't have to go out of my way to stop on my way home from work for whatever I need. "
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  • Ashleyb120191
    "There is a lot of violent crimes happening in this area. Always people standing out side the stores asking for money"
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  • Sharon L.
    "Waterfront community. People tend to stay to themselves. Older community but there is a small influx of younger couples."
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  • Tanya G. .
    "I’ve lived here for two years. It has been peaceful most of the time. I feel safe to walk during the day. "
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  • Tonya K.
    "The neighborhood is constantly full of police and the children are ignorant to others. The parks are dirty and the royal farms is always crowded with young men causing problems."
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  • Chriscro09
    "its pretty far out there but a nice place to live. the closer the the water you are the better. it offers close access to 695"
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  • Lavicomedy
    "great access to public transportation and easy access to highways for speedy travel to all around the city "
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  • Khalen30
    "Public transportation is very accessible and it’s an easy commute to major highways and I enjoy the walkability to supermarkets and local stores "
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  • Eldonia R.
    "This is a quiet nice place to live. The school district is good and their is family centered area to live. Plenty of schools and community activities."
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  • Zfarmcsa
    "This area is very dog friendly but the HOA rules are strict a about leashing your dogs at all times, cleaning up after them and sometimes they can even dictate how many you own."
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  • Seansr81
    "I grew up here and watched the decline of the neighborhood. It seems to be trying to become a better area but falls short each attempt. "
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  • Khalen30
    "Essex is proximal to markets, a few shopping centers, walking distance to public transportation and is very close to highways 702, I95 and 695"
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  • Shanah
    "Can walk to nearby essentials. Public transportation available and easily accessible. Need a vehicle to go outside of immediate area. Downtown commute is about 30 minutes at most. "
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  • Sahrenak
    "Essex day where everyone comes together to celebrate with food laughing rides entertainment. Everyone brings their children’s and family "
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  • Ocjochuks
    "I’m not really sure there are lots of Dog owners. Most people who live here are single without family pets and are renting."
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  • Feesharocks
    "Parts of Essex are beautiful. Lots of waterfront properties, well maintained neighborhoods, woods and parks. The rest of Essex is terrible. Its turning into Baltimore City. "
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  • Danielle M.
    "people are friendly park spots and close and near by store been living in the area for 10 years never had to much "
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  • Seppie15
    "I don't plan to stay living here for too much longer. It's a great place to live if you are low on funds. There is easy access to shopping (a lot within walking distance) and public transportation. "
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Frequently asked questions about 1242 E Riverside Ave

  • What is 1242 E Riverside Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1242 E Riverside Ave in Baltimore, MD is $403,000.
  • Is Baltimore a buyer's or seller's market?
    Baltimore is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Baltimore?
    The median sale price in Baltimore is $270K. That is down $10K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about Baltimore?
    Residents describe Baltimore, MD as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and well-kept. See recently sold homes in Baltimore, MD.
  • How big is the lot at 1242 E Riverside Ave?
    The lot at 1242 E Riverside Ave in Baltimore, MD is about 0.47 acres (20,500 sq ft).
  • Does 1242 E Riverside Ave have a garage?
    Yes, 1242 E Riverside Ave in Baltimore, MD has a garage.

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