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$290,778$231 / 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 89How 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 $287,500 on Jan 29, 2026

6401 FOREST AVE

ELKRIDGE, MD 21075
2.5
Baths
1,260 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1992
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$291K
$258K low$323K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$287,500 · Jan 29, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,553 (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.$350,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$184,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$165,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$330,633
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$350,000

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.0.14
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.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 · 264 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.

M
Thomas Viaduct Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
E
Ducketts Lane Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Guilford Park High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.7 mi

District: Howard County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21075These 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.96
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.41

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.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.9%
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.38,496
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,748 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$130,938
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$156,275
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°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

6401 Forest 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 96% of homes in Howard County
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Howard County
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Howard County
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Howard County
  • Older than 65% of homes in Elkridge

What homes are worth in Elkridge 21075

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

This home
$254K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 5% of homes in Elkridge 21075.

How it measures up in Elkridge 21075

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Elkridge 21075.

Estimated value$290,778
CheaperTypical $502,039Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$231
CheaperTypical $286Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Living area1,260 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,736 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1992
OlderTypical 1998Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 6401 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElkridgeElkridge 21075Howard County
Estimated valuepricier than$290,7787% of homes5% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23120% of homes13% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than1,260 ft²24% of homes23% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac31% of homes32% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than199235% of homes36% of homes58% of homes

About 6401 Forest Ave

How much is 6401 Forest Ave, Elkridge, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 6401 Forest Ave, Elkridge, MD is $290,778 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $258,299 to $323,257. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 6401 Forest Ave, Elkridge, MD last sell?

6401 Forest Ave, Elkridge, MD last sold on Jan 29, 2026 for $287,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 6401 Forest Ave, Elkridge, MD?

6401 Forest Ave, Elkridge, MD has 2.5 bathrooms, 1,260 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 6401 Forest Ave, Elkridge, MD built?

6401 Forest Ave, Elkridge, MD was built in 1992, making it 34 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 6401 Forest Ave, Elkridge, MD?

6401 Forest Ave, Elkridge, MD is assigned to Thomas Viaduct Middle School (middle), rated C+; Ducketts Lane Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Guilford Park 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 6401 Forest Ave, Elkridge, MD compare to other homes in Elkridge 21075?

Among the 9,338 homes in Elkridge 21075, it is worth more than 5% of them ($290,778 against a typical $502,039), its price per square foot is higher than 13% of them ($231 against a typical $286), it is bigger than 23% of them (1,260 ft² against a typical 1,736 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1992 against a typical 1998). Measured against all of Howard County, it is worth more than 4% 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 6401 Forest Ave, Elkridge, MD?

The 2026 property tax bill for 6401 Forest Ave, Elkridge, MD was $5,553. The county assessed it at $350,000.

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