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$280,566$264 / 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 94How 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 $235,000 on Oct 7, 2021

11242 CRYSTAL RUN

COLUMBIA, MD 21044
Building report
1.5
Baths
1,064 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.
6.75 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1974
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$281K
$262K low$299K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$235,000 · Oct 7, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,074 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$252,667 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$238,033
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$267,300

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
CountyHOWARD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.6.75
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.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
Swansfield Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Harper's Choice Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Wilde Lake High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Howard County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21044These 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.123
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.40

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.44,507
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,688 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$126,288
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$149,553
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 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

11242 Crystal Run 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.

  • Worth less than 96% of homes in Howard County
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Hickory Ridge
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Howard County
  • Among the largest lots in Hickory Ridge
  • Older than 88% of homes in Hickory Ridge

What homes are worth in Columbia 21044

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

This home
$196K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 11% of homes in Columbia 21044.

How it measures up in Columbia 21044

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Columbia 21044.

Estimated value$280,566
CheaperTypical $552,872Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$264
CheaperTypical $292Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Living area1,064 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,836 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size6.75 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 11242 Crystal Run ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHickory RidgeColumbia 21044Howard County
Estimated valuepricier than$280,5665% of homes11% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26418% of homes32% of homes20% of homes
Living areabigger than1,064 ft²9% of homes10% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than6.75 acalmost all homes95% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than197412% of homes27% of homes20% of homes

About 11242 Crystal Run

How much is 11242 Crystal Run, Columbia, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 11242 Crystal Run, Columbia, MD is $280,566 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $262,343 to $298,789. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 11242 Crystal Run, Columbia, MD last sell?

11242 Crystal Run, Columbia, MD last sold on Oct 7, 2021 for $235,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 11242 Crystal Run, Columbia, MD?

11242 Crystal Run, Columbia, MD has 1.5 bathrooms, 1,064 square feet of living space and a 6.75-acre lot.

When was 11242 Crystal Run, Columbia, MD built?

11242 Crystal Run, Columbia, MD was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 11242 Crystal Run, Columbia, MD?

11242 Crystal Run, Columbia, MD is assigned to Swansfield Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Harper's Choice Middle School (middle), rated B; Wilde Lake High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Howard County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 11242 Crystal Run, Columbia, MD compare to other homes in Columbia 21044?

Among the 12,922 homes in Columbia 21044, it is worth more than 11% of them ($280,566 against a typical $552,872), its price per square foot is higher than 32% of them ($264 against a typical $292), it is bigger than 10% of them (1,064 ft² against a typical 1,836 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (6.75 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1974 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of Howard County, it is worth more than 4% 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 11242 Crystal Run, Columbia, MD?

The 2026 property tax bill for 11242 Crystal Run, Columbia, MD was $4,074. The county assessed it at $252,667.

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