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$802,053$349 / 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 Aug 30, 2026

12540 NE ROUTE 144

ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042
1.5
Baths
2,300 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.
6.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1870
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$802K
$751K low$853K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,115 (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.$923,767 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$875,333
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$972,200

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.6.36
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.Radiant
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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.Porch · 348 ft²

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 21042These 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.48
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.37

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.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.9%
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.43,959
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,188 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$168,351
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$201,624
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

12540 Ne 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 more than 72% of homes in Howard County
  • Costs more per square foot than 78% of homes in Howard County
  • Among the largest lots in Ellicott City 21042
  • Among the oldest homes in Ellicott City 21042

What homes are worth in Ellicott City 21042

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

This home
$350K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 54% of homes in Ellicott City 21042.

How it measures up in Ellicott City 21042

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ellicott City 21042.

Estimated value$802,053
CheaperTypical $779,990Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$349
CheaperTypical $321Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Living area2,300 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,432 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size6.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.47 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1870
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 12540 Ne Route 144 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMarriottsvilleEllicott City 21042Howard County
Estimated valuepricier than$802,05366% of homes54% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34977% of homes72% of homes78% of homes
Living areabigger than2,300 ft²49% of homes44% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than6.36 ac95% of homesalmost all homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than1870almost no homesalmost no homesalmost no homes

About 12540 Ne Route 144

How much is 12540 Ne Route 144, Ellicott City, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12540 Ne Route 144, Ellicott City, MD is $802,053 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $750,901 to $853,205. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12540 Ne Route 144, Ellicott City, MD last sell?

12540 Ne Route 144, Ellicott City, MD last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12540 Ne Route 144, Ellicott City, MD?

12540 Ne Route 144, Ellicott City, MD has 1.5 bathrooms, 2,300 square feet of living space and a 6.36-acre lot.

When was 12540 Ne Route 144, Ellicott City, MD built?

12540 Ne Route 144, Ellicott City, MD was built in 1870, making it 156 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 12540 Ne Route 144, Ellicott City, MD?

12540 Ne Route 144, Ellicott City, 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 12540 Ne Route 144, Ellicott City, MD compare to other homes in Ellicott City 21042?

Among the 14,376 homes in Ellicott City 21042, it is worth more than 54% of them ($802,053 against a typical $779,990), its price per square foot is higher than 72% of them ($349 against a typical $321), it is bigger than 44% of them (2,300 ft² against a typical 2,432 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (6.36 ac against a typical 0.47 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1870 against a typical 1987). 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 12540 Ne Route 144, Ellicott City, MD?

The 2026 property tax bill for 12540 Ne Route 144, Ellicott City, MD was $14,115. The county assessed it at $923,767.

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