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$289,609$251 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

159 HOWARD AVE

BALTIMORE, MD 21227
2 / 1
Baths
1,152 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.
0.11 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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$290K
$269K low$310K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,453 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$225,033 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$212,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$250,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyBaltimore
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.Deck · 368 ft²Shed · 240 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Lansdowne Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Lansdowne Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Lansdowne High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Baltimore County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21227These 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.126
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.39

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.36,316
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,271 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$86,029
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$109,537
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 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

159 Howard Ave 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 68% of homes in Baltimore County
  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Baltimore County
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Baltimore County
  • Newer than 89% of homes in Halethorpe 21227

What homes are worth in Halethorpe 21227

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

This home
$136K$547K

This home is worth more than 37% of homes in Halethorpe 21227.

How it measures up in Halethorpe 21227

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Halethorpe 21227.

Estimated value$289,609
CheaperTypical $314,986Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$251
CheaperTypical $237Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Living area1,152 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,248 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 89% of homes nearby

How 159 Howard Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHalethorpe 21227Baltimore County
Estimated valuepricier than$289,60937% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25161% of homes64% of homes
Living areabigger than1,152 ft²40% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac40% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than198889% of homes73% of homes

About 159 Howard Ave

How much is 159 Howard Ave, Baltimore, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 Howard Ave, Baltimore, MD is $289,609 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $269,219 to $309,999. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 159 Howard Ave, Baltimore, MD last sell?

159 Howard Ave, Baltimore, MD last sold on Mar 3, 2005, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 159 Howard Ave, Baltimore, MD?

159 Howard Ave, Baltimore, MD has 2 bathrooms, 1,152 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 159 Howard Ave, Baltimore, MD built?

159 Howard Ave, Baltimore, MD was built in 1988, making it 38 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 159 Howard Ave, Baltimore, MD?

159 Howard Ave, Baltimore, MD is assigned to Lansdowne Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Lansdowne Middle School (middle), rated F; Lansdowne High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Baltimore County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 Howard Ave, Baltimore, MD compare to other homes in Halethorpe 21227?

Among the 10,200 homes in Halethorpe 21227, it is worth more than 37% of them ($289,609 against a typical $314,986), its price per square foot is higher than 61% of them ($251 against a typical $237), it is bigger than 40% of them (1,152 ft² against a typical 1,248 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 89% of them (1988 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Baltimore County, it is worth more than 32% 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 159 Howard Ave, Baltimore, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Howard Ave, Baltimore, MD was $3,453. The county assessed it at $225,033.

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