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$262,136$177 / 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
Last sold for $72,000 on Sep 9, 1988

16 HOWARD AVE

BALTIMORE, MD 21228
1
Baths
1,477 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.
2,976 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1887
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$262K
$244K low$280K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$72,000 · Sep 9, 1988

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,530 (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.$161,067 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$153,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$175,400

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
CountyBaltimore
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Builtup (layered Asphalt)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
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.Porch · 189 ft²

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

E
Catonsville Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Catonsville High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Arbutus Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.4 mi

District: Baltimore County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21228These 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.77
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 100.40

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.9%
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.50,431
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,282 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$108,332
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$127,045
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°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

16 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 97% of homes in Catonsville 21228
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Catonsville 21228
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Catonsville 21228
  • Among the oldest homes in Catonsville 21228

What homes are worth in Catonsville 21228

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

This home
$248K$876K

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Catonsville 21228.

How it measures up in Catonsville 21228

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Catonsville 21228.

Estimated value$262,136
CheaperTypical $436,239Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$177
CheaperTypical $273Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area1,477 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,520 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size2,976 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1887
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 16 Howard Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCatonsville 21228Baltimore County
Estimated valuepricier than$262,1363% of homes24% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1772% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than1,477 ft²47% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,976 ft²18% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than1887almost no homesalmost no homes

About 16 Howard Ave

How much is 16 Howard Ave, Baltimore, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 16 Howard Ave, Baltimore, MD is $262,136 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $244,268 to $280,004. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 16 Howard Ave, Baltimore, MD last sell?

16 Howard Ave, Baltimore, MD last sold on Sep 9, 1988 for $72,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 16 Howard Ave, Baltimore, MD?

16 Howard Ave, Baltimore, MD has 1 bathrooms, 1,477 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 16 Howard Ave, Baltimore, MD built?

16 Howard Ave, Baltimore, MD was built in 1887, making it 139 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 16 Howard Ave, Baltimore, MD?

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

How does 16 Howard Ave, Baltimore, MD compare to other homes in Catonsville 21228?

Among the 15,190 homes in Catonsville 21228, it is worth more than 3% of them ($262,136 against a typical $436,239), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($177 against a typical $273), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,477 ft² against a typical 1,520 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (2,976 ft² against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1887 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Baltimore County, it is worth more than 24% 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 16 Howard Ave, Baltimore, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Howard Ave, Baltimore, MD was $2,530. The county assessed it at $161,067.

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