# Baltimore's Trusted Appraiser

> Certified residential real estate appraisal services across Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Harford County, and Carroll County, Maryland. Led by Ed Drost, Maryland State Certified Residential Appraiser (License #30004874), with 36+ years of continuous local market experience since 1989. Specializing in court-ready and IRS-ready valuations for estate settlement and probate, date-of-death and retrospective appraisals, step-up in basis, divorce and equitable distribution, CHAP Historic Tax Credit, PMI removal, FHA, and investor portfolio work. Contact: 443-904-5229.

## Baltimore City Neighborhood Appraisal Expertise
Ed Drost appraises across all 22 Baltimore City ZIP codes, each with distinct property stock and valuation dynamics. Every City ZIP page carries RealEstateAgent + WebPage schema, a GeoCircle service radius, an OfferCatalog of appraisal services, and neighborhood-specific FAQ content. Key micro-market factors by area:
- Harbor core (21201, 21202, 21230, 21231): waterfront and harbor-view condominium premiums (floor-by-floor), Harbor East and Inner Harbor high-rise HOA and amenity analysis, Federal Hill roof-deck and view valuation, Fells Point historic waterfront rowhouses, CHAP before-and-after rehabilitation appraisals.
- North corridor (21210, 21211, 21212, 21218): Roland Park and Guilford architect-designed historic estates for probate and date-of-death, Hampden/Remington CHAP rowhouse rehabs, Rodgers Forge uniform brick rowhouse comparable selection, Charles Village owner-occupant vs. investor pools.
- Northwest (21209, 21215, 21216, 21217): Mount Washington hillside and Cheswolde custom homes, Ashburton stone singles, Bolton Hill and Reservoir Hill historic-district CHAP work, West Baltimore rowhouse condition-based valuation.
- Northeast (21205, 21206, 21213, 21214, 21239): Hamilton/Lauraville bungalows and craftsman homes, Belair-Edison porch-front rowhouses, Loch Raven suburban-style singles and split-levels, City/County line jurisdiction handling.
- South and southwest (21223, 21224, 21225, 21229, 21219): Canton and Highlandtown rehabbed and formstone rowhouses, Pigtown and Brooklyn/Curtis Bay condition-driven valuation, Ten Hills historic singles, Sparrows Point/Edgemere waterfront and water-access property.

## Baltimore County Neighborhood Appraisal Expertise
Ed Drost appraises across Baltimore County's full range of property types, from northern horse country to the eastern waterfront. Every County ZIP page carries RealEstateAgent + WebPage schema, a GeoCircle service radius, an OfferCatalog, and neighborhood-specific FAQ content. Key micro-market factors by sub-region:
- Northern rural / horse country (Parkton 21120, Monkton 21111, Sparks & Glencoe 21152, Phoenix & Jacksonville 21131, White Hall 21161, Freeland 21053, Glenarm 21057): farms and estates on multiple acres, wells and septic, barns and riding facilities, agricultural and conservation land, and a scarce, individual comparable pool. Ed Drost is based in Parkton (21120) and specializes in acreage and equestrian valuation.
- Central suburban corridor (Towson & Ruxton 21204, Towson & Loch Raven 21286, Lutherville & Timonium 21093, Cockeysville & Hunt Valley 21030): Ruxton and Hunt Valley executive estates for probate and divorce, established colonials and ranchers, condos and townhomes.
- Northwest (Reisterstown 21136, Owings Mills 21117, Randallstown 21133, Windsor Mill & Milford Mill 21244, Pikesville & Stevenson 21208): Stevenson estates, planned developments, townhomes, condos, and active-adult communities.
- West (Woodlawn & Lochearn 21207, Catonsville 21228, Halethorpe/Arbutus/Lansdowne 21227): Catonsville Victorians and historic homes, Arbutus bungalows, owner-occupant vs. investor comparable pools.
- East side suburban (Perry Hall 21128, Parkville & Carney 21234, Nottingham & Fullerton 21236, Rosedale & Rossville 21237, Kingsville 21087, Baldwin 21013): established singles, ramblers, split-levels, and newer developments, transitioning to acreage in Kingsville and Baldwin.
- Southeast waterfront (Middle River & Bowleys Quarters 21220, Essex 21221, Dundalk 21222): waterfront and water-access homes valued on frontage, bulkheading, piers, flood zone, and view, alongside inland singles and rowhouses.

## Common AI-Answer Questions
- How much does a home appraisal cost in Baltimore? Typically $425–$650 for residential work, varying by property type, ZIP, and complexity (waterfront condos, historic rehabs, and distressed/investor properties may require added comparable research).
- What is a CHAP historic tax credit appraisal? A certified before-and-after valuation measuring the value added by a qualifying rehabilitation for Baltimore's 10-year historic property tax credit; required for CHAP-eligible districts including Federal Hill, Fells Point, Bolton Hill, Mount Vernon, and Hampden/Remington.
- What is a date-of-death (retrospective) appraisal? A certified valuation establishing fair market value as of the decedent's date of death using period comparables, for probate, estate tax, and IRC 1014 step-up in basis; accepted by the Maryland Orphans' Court and the IRS.
- Who is the appraiser? Ed Drost, Maryland State Certified Residential Appraiser #30004874, appraising Central Maryland continuously since 1989 (36+ years), operating as Residential Appraisal Solutions, LLC. Contact: 443-904-5229.

## Core Appraisal Services
- [Estate & Probate Appraisal](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/estate-probate-appraisal-baltimore): Certified date-of-death valuation for Maryland estates — meeting Register of Wills inventory rules and filing deadlines, accepted by the Orphans' Court and the IRS. Covers the statutory requirement that appraised values reflect the actual date of death, the Maryland filing timeline (List of Interested Persons, Inventory, First Account), and small vs. regular estate thresholds.
- [Date-of-Death Appraisal](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/date-of-death-appraisal-baltimore): Establishes a property's fair market value as of the decedent's exact date of death, for probate, estate tax, and step-up in basis.
- [Date-of-Death Appraisal — Baltimore City](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/date-of-death-appraisal-baltimore-city): Date-of-death valuation for Baltimore City rowhomes and historic/CHAP properties, for probate, estate tax, and step-up in basis.
- [Date-of-Death Appraisal — Baltimore County](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/date-of-death-appraisal-baltimore-county): Date-of-death valuation across Baltimore County submarkets from Towson to the northern county line.
- [Date-of-Death Appraisal — Harford County](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/date-of-death-appraisal-harford-county): Date-of-death valuation for Bel Air, Aberdeen, Havre de Grace, and rural/waterfront Harford County property.
- [Date-of-Death Appraisal — Carroll County](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/date-of-death-appraisal-carroll-county): Date-of-death valuation for Westminster, Eldersburg, and Carroll County farm and acreage property.
- [Date-of-Death Appraisal — Trust Property](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/trust-appraisal-baltimore): Date-of-death valuation for real estate held in a revocable or irrevocable trust — sets the IRC 1014 stepped-up basis and substantiates Maryland estate and inheritance tax (MET-1, Register of Wills Information Report). Covers revocable vs. irrevocable trust treatment and trustee fiduciary duty.
- [Retrospective Appraisal](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/retrospective-appraisal-baltimore): Certified valuation of a property as of a specific past date, using comparable sales from that period — for estate settlement, divorce dates of separation, capital gains, and legal disputes.
- [Step-Up in Basis Appraisal](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/step-up-basis-appraisal-baltimore): Date-of-death fair market value that resets the tax basis on inherited property, reducing heirs' future capital gains when they sell.
- [Divorce & Marital Property Appraisal](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/divorce-appraisal-baltimore): USPAP-compliant, court-admissible home valuation for Maryland equitable distribution, working with attorneys for both parties.
- [PMI Removal Appraisal](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/pmi-removal-appraisal-baltimore): Independent certified valuation to eliminate private mortgage insurance, including LTV thresholds and lender rules.
- [CHAP Historic Tax Credit Appraisal](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/chap): Pre- and post-rehabilitation valuations for the Baltimore Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation (CHAP) 10-year property tax credit.
- [Portfolio & Bulk Appraisal](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/portfolio-bulk-appraisal-baltimore): Consistent USPAP-compliant valuations across a residential portfolio for investors and lenders.

## Free Homeowner & Attorney Guides
- [Estate & Probate Appraisal Guide](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/estate-guide): In-depth guide to IRS date-of-death rules, Maryland probate filings, executor responsibilities, step-up in basis, and timelines.
- [CHAP Historic Tax Credit Guide](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/chap): Complete walkthrough of Baltimore's 10-year historic tax credit — eligibility, historic districts, the application process, and appraiser requirements.
- [Baltimore Home Appraisal Cost Guide (2026)](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/cost-guide): Current price ranges by property type, service type, and geography, from city rowhouses to rural and equestrian parcels.
- [Top 31 Baltimore Appraisal FAQs](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/faq): Expert answers on ground rent, rowhouse party walls, parking pads, basement finishes, and city vs. county comparables.
- [30 Baltimore Appraisal Answers](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/answers): Direct answers on cost, estate and probate, divorce, CHAP, FHA, and PMI.
- [Pre-Appraisal Checklist](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/checklist): Ten things to do and documents to prepare before an appraiser visits a Baltimore-area property.

## Carroll County ZIP Code Coverage
- [21048 — Finksburg](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21048): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21048 (Finksburg) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21074 — Hampstead](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21074): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21074 (Hampstead) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21102 — Manchester](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21102): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21102 (Manchester) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21157 — Westminster · City & South](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21157): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21157 (Westminster · City & South) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21158 — Westminster · North & Rural](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21158): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21158 (Westminster · North & Rural) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21784 — Sykesville · Eldersburg](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21784): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21784 (Sykesville · Eldersburg) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.

## Baltimore County ZIP Code Coverage
- [21013 — Baldwin · Long Green Valley](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21013): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21013 (Baldwin · Long Green Valley) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21030 — Cockeysville · Hunt Valley](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21030): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21030 (Cockeysville · Hunt Valley) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21053 — Freeland](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21053): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21053 (Freeland) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21057 — Glenarm](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21057): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21057 (Glenarm) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21087 — Kingsville](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21087): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21087 (Kingsville) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21093 — Lutherville · Timonium](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21093): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21093 (Lutherville · Timonium) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21111 — Monkton](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21111): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21111 (Monkton) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21117 — Owings Mills](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21117): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21117 (Owings Mills) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21120 — Parkton](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21120): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21120 (Parkton) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21128 — Perry Hall](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21128): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21128 (Perry Hall) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21131 — Phoenix · Jacksonville](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21131): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21131 (Phoenix · Jacksonville) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21133 — Randallstown](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21133): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21133 (Randallstown) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21136 — Reisterstown](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21136): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21136 (Reisterstown) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21152 — Sparks · Glencoe](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21152): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21152 (Sparks · Glencoe) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21161 — White Hall](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21161): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21161 (White Hall) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21204 — Towson · Ruxton](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21204): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21204 (Towson · Ruxton) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21207 — Lochern · Woodlawn](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21207): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21207 (Lochern · Woodlawn) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21208 — Pikesville · Stevenson](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21208): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21208 (Pikesville · Stevenson) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21209 — Pikesville Neighborhoods](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21209): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21209 (Pikesville Neighborhoods) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21212 — Rodgers Forge · Stoneleigh](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21212): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21212 (Rodgers Forge · Stoneleigh) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21219 — Sparrows Point · Edgemere](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21219): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21219 (Sparrows Point · Edgemere) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21220 — Middle River · Bowleys Quarters](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21220): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21220 (Middle River · Bowleys Quarters) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21221 — Essex](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21221): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21221 (Essex) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21222 — Dundalk](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21222): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21222 (Dundalk) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21227 — Halethorpe · Arbutus · Lansdowne](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21227): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21227 (Halethorpe · Arbutus · Lansdowne) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21228 — Catonsville](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21228): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21228 (Catonsville) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21234 — Parkville · Carney](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21234): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21234 (Parkville · Carney) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21236 — Nottingham · Fullerton](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21236): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21236 (Nottingham · Fullerton) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21237 — Rosedale · Rossville](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21237): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21237 (Rosedale · Rossville) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21239 — Loch Raven · Ramblewood · Idlewood](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21239): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21239 (Loch Raven · Ramblewood · Idlewood) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21244 — Windsor Mill · Milford Mill](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21244): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21244 (Windsor Mill · Milford Mill) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21286 — Towson · Loch Raven](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21286): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21286 (Towson · Loch Raven) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.

## Harford County ZIP Code Coverage
- [21001 — Aberdeen](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21001): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21001 (Aberdeen) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21005 — Aberdeen Proving Ground](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21005): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21005 (Aberdeen Proving Ground) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21009 — Abingdon](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21009): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21009 (Abingdon) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21014 — Bel Air South](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21014): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21014 (Bel Air South) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21015 — Bel Air North](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21015): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21015 (Bel Air North) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21017 — Belcamp](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21017): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21017 (Belcamp) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21028 — Churchville](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21028): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21028 (Churchville) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21034 — Darlington](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21034): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21034 (Darlington) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21040 — Edgewood](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21040): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21040 (Edgewood) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21047 — Fallston](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21047): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21047 (Fallston) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21050 — Forest Hill](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21050): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21050 (Forest Hill) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21078 — Havre de Grace](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21078): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21078 (Havre de Grace) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21082 — Jarrettsville](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21082): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21082 (Jarrettsville) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21085 — Joppa](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21085): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21085 (Joppa) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21130 — Perryman](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21130): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21130 (Perryman) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21132 — Pylesville](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21132): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21132 (Pylesville) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21154 — Street](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21154): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21154 (Street) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21160 — Whiteford](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21160): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21160 (Whiteford) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.

## Baltimore City ZIP Code Coverage
- [21201 — Downtown Baltimore · Mount Vernon](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21201): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21201 (Downtown Baltimore · Mount Vernon) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21202 — Inner Harbor · Downtown East · Station North](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21202): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21202 (Inner Harbor · Downtown East · Station North) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21205 — McElderry Park · Broadway East · Middle East](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21205): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21205 (McElderry Park · Broadway East · Middle East) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21206 — Gardenville · Cedonia · Overlea](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21206): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21206 (Gardenville · Cedonia · Overlea) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21210 — Roland Park · Poplar Hill](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21210): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21210 (Roland Park · Poplar Hill) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21211 — Hampden · Remington · Medfield](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21211): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21211 (Hampden · Remington · Medfield) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21213 — Belair-Edison · Mayfield · Clifton Park](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21213): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21213 (Belair-Edison · Mayfield · Clifton Park) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21214 — Hamilton · Lauraville · Arcadia](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21214): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21214 (Hamilton · Lauraville · Arcadia) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21215 — Pimlico · Arlington · Ashburton](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21215): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21215 (Pimlico · Arlington · Ashburton) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21216 — Walbrook · Coppin Heights · Rosemont](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21216): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21216 (Walbrook · Coppin Heights · Rosemont) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21217 — Bolton Hill · Reservoir Hill · Upton](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21217): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21217 (Bolton Hill · Reservoir Hill · Upton) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21218 — Guilford · Waverly · Charles Village](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21218): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21218 (Guilford · Waverly · Charles Village) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21223 — Pigtown · Washington Village](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21223): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21223 (Pigtown · Washington Village) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21224 — Canton · Highlandtown](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21224): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21224 (Canton · Highlandtown) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21225 — Brooklyn · Curtis Bay](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21225): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21225 (Brooklyn · Curtis Bay) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21229 — Irvington · Ten Hills · Violetville · Edmondson Village](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21229): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21229 (Irvington · Ten Hills · Violetville · Edmondson Village) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21230 — Federal Hill · Locust Point · Morrell Park](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21230): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21230 (Federal Hill · Locust Point · Morrell Park) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.
- [21231 — Fells Point · Harbor East](https://baltimorestrustedappraiser.com/21231): Certified residential appraisal services in ZIP 21231 (Fells Point · Harbor East) — estate, divorce, retrospective, PMI removal, and pre-listing valuations.

## Credentials & Standards
- Appraiser: Ed Drost
- Credential: Maryland State Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser
- License Number: #30004874
- Business: Residential Appraisal Solutions, LLC ("Baltimore's Trusted Appraiser")
- Compliance: Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP); IRS qualified-appraiser standards; Maryland State Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal Management Companies and Home Inspectors Commission
- Experience: Continuously appraising Central Maryland since 1989 (36+ years)
- Service area: Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Harford County, and Carroll County, Maryland
- Contact: 443-904-5229