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Last sold for $425,000 on Jan 30, 2018

659 RIVER RD

SYKESVILLE, MD 21784
2 / 1
Baths
1,785 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.
3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1974
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$425,000 · Jan 30, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,352 (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.$538,667 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$503,733
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$573,600

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.3.00
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
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.StableDeck · 502 ft²Patio · 322 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.

H
Marriotts Ridge High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi
M
Mount View Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.4 mi
E
West Friendship Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 3.6 mi

District: Howard County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21784These 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.66
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 100.38

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.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.7%
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.39,959
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.671 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$142,335
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$152,997
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

659 River Rd 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Sykesville 21784
  • Older than 80% of homes in Howard County

How it measures up in Sykesville 21784

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sykesville 21784.

Living area1,785 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,891 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.49 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 659 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSykesville 21784Howard County
Living areabigger than1,785 ft²44% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3 ac91% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than197427% of homes20% of homes

About 659 River Rd

When did 659 River Rd, Sykesville, MD last sell?

659 River Rd, Sykesville, MD last sold on Jan 30, 2018 for $425,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 659 River Rd, Sykesville, MD?

659 River Rd, Sykesville, MD has 2 bathrooms, 1,785 square feet of living space and a 3.00-acre lot.

When was 659 River Rd, Sykesville, MD built?

659 River Rd, Sykesville, MD was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 659 River Rd, Sykesville, MD?

659 River Rd, Sykesville, MD is assigned to Marriotts Ridge High School (high), rated A+; Mount View Middle School (middle), rated A; West Friendship Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Howard County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 659 River Rd, Sykesville, MD compare to other homes in Sykesville 21784?

Among the 13,476 homes in Sykesville 21784, it is bigger than 44% of them (1,785 ft² against a typical 1,891 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (3 ac against a typical 0.49 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1974 against a typical 1986). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 659 River Rd, Sykesville, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 659 River Rd, Sykesville, MD was $7,352. The county assessed it at $538,667.

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