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$811,090$274 / 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 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $500,000 on Dec 7, 2016

12396 STATE ROUTE 144

WEST FRIENDSHIP, MD 21794
2.5
Baths
2,956 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.
4.63 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1988
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$811K
$786K low$836K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$500,000 · Dec 7, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,198 (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.$666,733 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$625,867
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$707,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHOWARD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.4.63
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.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 484 ft²Patio · 418 ft²Porch · 418 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
West Friendship Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Mount View Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Marriotts Ridge High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi

District: Howard County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21794These 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.39
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.44

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.6%
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.3,276
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.376 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$179,119
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$244,245
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

12396 State Route 144 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 82% of homes in West Friendship 21794
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in West Friendship 21794
  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Howard County
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Howard County

What homes are worth in West Friendship 21794

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

This home
$500K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 18% of homes in West Friendship 21794.

How it measures up in West Friendship 21794

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in West Friendship 21794.

Estimated value$811,090
CheaperTypical $1,078,978Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$274
CheaperTypical $330Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area2,956 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,285 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size4.63 ac
SmallerTypical 2.4 acBigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 12396 State Route 144 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMarriottsvilleWest Friendship 21794Howard County
Estimated valuepricier than$811,09068% of homes18% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27426% of homes10% of homes28% of homes
Living areabigger than2,956 ft²72% of homes40% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4.63 ac89% of homes81% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than198847% of homes40% of homes49% of homes

About 12396 State Route 144

How much is 12396 State Route 144, West Friendship, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12396 State Route 144, West Friendship, MD is $811,090 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $786,374 to $835,806. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12396 State Route 144, West Friendship, MD last sell?

12396 State Route 144, West Friendship, MD last sold on Dec 7, 2016 for $500,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12396 State Route 144, West Friendship, MD?

12396 State Route 144, West Friendship, MD has 2.5 bathrooms, 2,956 square feet of living space and a 4.63-acre lot.

When was 12396 State Route 144, West Friendship, MD built?

12396 State Route 144, West Friendship, MD was built in 1988, making it 38 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 12396 State Route 144, West Friendship, MD?

12396 State Route 144, West Friendship, MD is assigned to West Friendship Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Mount View Middle School (middle), rated A; Marriotts Ridge High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Howard County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12396 State Route 144, West Friendship, MD compare to other homes in West Friendship 21794?

Among the 833 homes in West Friendship 21794, it is worth more than 18% of them ($811,090 against a typical $1,078,978), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($274 against a typical $330), it is bigger than 40% of them (2,956 ft² against a typical 3,285 ft²), its lot is bigger than 81% of them (4.63 ac against a typical 2.4 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1988 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Howard County, it is worth more than 72% 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 12396 State Route 144, West Friendship, MD?

The 2026 property tax bill for 12396 State Route 144, West Friendship, MD was $9,198. The county assessed it at $666,733.

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