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$353,233$301 / 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 92How 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 $345,000 on Jan 29, 2026

488 LAKES CT

WESTMINSTER, MD 21158
2.5
Baths
1,172 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.
2,052 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1989
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$353K
$325K low$382K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$345,000 · Jan 29, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,199 (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.$266,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$80,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$186,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$252,533
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$266,200

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
CountyCARROLL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
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
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 · 192 ft²

Transaction History(8)

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
Friendship Valley Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.9 mi
H
Westminster High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 mi
M
Westminster West Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 mi

District: Carroll County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21158These 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.97
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.74
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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,498
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.288 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$112,468
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$135,145
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 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

488 Lakes Ct 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 79% of homes in Carroll County
  • Costs more per square foot than 81% of homes in Westminster 21158
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Westminster 21158
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Westminster 21158

What homes are worth in Westminster 21158

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

This home
$261K$870K

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Westminster 21158.

How it measures up in Westminster 21158

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Westminster 21158.

Estimated value$353,233
CheaperTypical $457,761Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$301
CheaperTypical $256Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Living area1,172 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,759 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size2,052 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.81 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1989
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 488 Lakes Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWestminster 21158Carroll County
Estimated valuepricier than$353,23326% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30181% of homes69% of homes
Living areabigger than1,172 ft²15% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,052 ft²4% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than198957% of homes60% of homes

About 488 Lakes Ct

How much is 488 Lakes Ct, Westminster, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 488 Lakes Ct, Westminster, MD is $353,233 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $324,889 to $381,577. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 488 Lakes Ct, Westminster, MD last sell?

488 Lakes Ct, Westminster, MD last sold on Jan 29, 2026 for $345,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 8 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 488 Lakes Ct, Westminster, MD?

488 Lakes Ct, Westminster, MD has 2.5 bathrooms, 1,172 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 488 Lakes Ct, Westminster, MD built?

488 Lakes Ct, Westminster, MD was built in 1989, making it 37 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 488 Lakes Ct, Westminster, MD?

488 Lakes Ct, Westminster, MD is assigned to Friendship Valley Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Westminster High School (high), rated A-; Westminster West Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Carroll County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 488 Lakes Ct, Westminster, MD compare to other homes in Westminster 21158?

Among the 7,110 homes in Westminster 21158, it is worth more than 26% of them ($353,233 against a typical $457,761), its price per square foot is higher than 81% of them ($301 against a typical $256), it is bigger than 15% of them (1,172 ft² against a typical 1,759 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (2,052 ft² against a typical 0.81 ac) and it is newer than 57% of them (1989 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Carroll County, it is worth more than 21% 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 488 Lakes Ct, Westminster, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 488 Lakes Ct, Westminster, MD was $4,199. The county assessed it at $266,200.

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