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$1,972,405$293 / 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 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $1,652,428 on Jul 24, 2007

4939 VALLEY VIEW OVERLOOK

ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042
4.5
Baths
6,731 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.
1.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2007
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

$2M
$1.7M low$2.2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,652,428 · Jul 24, 2007

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$20,344 (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.$1,548,833 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,421,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,803,900

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.1.12
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
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.Patio · 120 ft²Porch · 36 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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.

M
Harper's Choice Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
E
Longfellow Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.6 mi
H
Wilde Lake High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 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

4939 Valley View Overlook 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Howard County
  • Costs less per square foot than 74% of homes in Ellicott City 21042
  • Among the largest homes in Ellicott City 21042
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Ellicott City 21042
  • Newer than 84% of 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
$345K$2M

This home is worth more than 98% 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$1,972,405
CheaperTypical $779,133Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$293
CheaperTypical $324Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Living area6,731 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,426 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size1.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.47 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built2007
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 84% of homes nearby

How 4939 Valley View Overlook ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEllicott City 21042Howard County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,972,40598% of homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29326% of homes41% of homes
Living areabigger than6,731 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than1.12 ac85% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than200784% of homes84% of homes

About 4939 Valley View Overlook

How much is 4939 Valley View Overlook, Ellicott City, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4939 Valley View Overlook, Ellicott City, MD is $1,972,405 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,716,710 to $2,228,100. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4939 Valley View Overlook, Ellicott City, MD last sell?

4939 Valley View Overlook, Ellicott City, MD last sold on Jul 24, 2007 for $1,652,428, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 4939 Valley View Overlook, Ellicott City, MD?

4939 Valley View Overlook, Ellicott City, MD has 4.5 bathrooms, 6,731 square feet of living space and a 1.12-acre lot.

When was 4939 Valley View Overlook, Ellicott City, MD built?

4939 Valley View Overlook, Ellicott City, MD was built in 2007, making it 19 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 4939 Valley View Overlook, Ellicott City, MD?

4939 Valley View Overlook, Ellicott City, MD is assigned to Harper's Choice Middle School (middle), rated C; Longfellow Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Wilde Lake High School (high), rated C. All sit in Howard County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4939 Valley View Overlook, 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 98% of them ($1,972,405 against a typical $779,133), its price per square foot is higher than 26% of them ($293 against a typical $324), it is bigger than almost all of them (6,731 ft² against a typical 2,426 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (1.12 ac against a typical 0.47 ac) and it is newer than 84% of them (2007 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Howard County, it is worth more than almost all 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 4939 Valley View Overlook, Ellicott City, MD?

The 2026 property tax bill for 4939 Valley View Overlook, Ellicott City, MD was $20,344. The county assessed it at $1,548,833.

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