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$512,334$388 / 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 98How 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 $155,600 on Aug 4, 1997

6876 BUGLEDRUM WAY

COLUMBIA, MD 21045
2.5
Baths
1,320 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1976
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$512K
$501K low$524K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$155,600 · Aug 4, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,679 (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.$441,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$195,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$245,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$417,333
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$441,100

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.0.19
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
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.Deck · 192 ft²Porch · 84 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Cradlerock Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Lake Elkhorn Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Oakland Mills High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Howard County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21045These 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.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.39

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.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.6%
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.40,881
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,128 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$115,208
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$141,105
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

6876 Bugledrum Way 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 more than 72% of homes in Owen Brown
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Columbia 21045
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Howard County
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Howard County
  • Older than 77% of homes in Howard County

What homes are worth in Columbia 21045

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

This home
$186K$765K

This home is worth more than 59% of homes in Columbia 21045.

How it measures up in Columbia 21045

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Columbia 21045.

Estimated value$512,334
CheaperTypical $482,911Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$388
CheaperTypical $293Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Living area1,320 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,548 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Year built1976
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 6876 Bugledrum Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOwen BrownColumbia 21045Howard County
Estimated valuepricier than$512,33472% of homes59% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38888% of homes92% of homes90% of homes
Living areabigger than1,320 ft²32% of homes31% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac66% of homes47% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than197640% of homes48% of homes23% of homes

About 6876 Bugledrum Way

How much is 6876 Bugledrum Way, Columbia, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 6876 Bugledrum Way, Columbia, MD is $512,334 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $500,729 to $523,939. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 6876 Bugledrum Way, Columbia, MD last sell?

6876 Bugledrum Way, Columbia, MD last sold on Aug 4, 1997 for $155,600, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 6876 Bugledrum Way, Columbia, MD?

6876 Bugledrum Way, Columbia, MD has 2.5 bathrooms, 1,320 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 6876 Bugledrum Way, Columbia, MD built?

6876 Bugledrum Way, Columbia, MD was built in 1976, making it 50 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 6876 Bugledrum Way, Columbia, MD?

6876 Bugledrum Way, Columbia, MD is assigned to Cradlerock Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Lake Elkhorn Middle School (middle), rated C+; Oakland Mills 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 6876 Bugledrum Way, Columbia, MD compare to other homes in Columbia 21045?

Among the 12,651 homes in Columbia 21045, it is worth more than 59% of them ($512,334 against a typical $482,911), its price per square foot is higher than 92% of them ($388 against a typical $293), it is bigger than 31% of them (1,320 ft² against a typical 1,548 ft²), its lot is bigger than 47% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1976 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Howard County, it is worth more than 34% 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 6876 Bugledrum Way, Columbia, MD?

The 2026 property tax bill for 6876 Bugledrum Way, Columbia, MD was $5,679. The county assessed it at $441,100.

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