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$721,041$354 / 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 93How 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 $45,000 on Feb 13, 1981

705 RIVER RD

SYKESVILLE, MD 21784
2
Baths
2,038 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.
6.06 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1982
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$721K
$667K low$775K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$45,000 · Feb 13, 1981

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,781 (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.$574,100 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$541,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$606,300

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.6.06
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.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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.Porch · 380 ft²

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 · 2.3 mi
M
Mount View Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.3 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

705 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.

  • Worth more than 77% of homes in Sykesville 21784
  • Costs more per square foot than 79% of homes in Sykesville 21784
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Sykesville 21784
  • Older than 67% of homes in Howard County

What homes are worth in Sykesville 21784

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

This home
$266K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 77% of homes in Sykesville 21784.

How it measures up in Sykesville 21784

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

Estimated value$721,041
CheaperTypical $549,684Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$354
CheaperTypical $304Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Living area2,038 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,888 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size6.06 ac
SmallerTypical 0.48 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1982
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 705 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSykesville 21784Howard County
Estimated valuepricier than$721,04177% of homes63% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35479% of homes79% of homes
Living areabigger than2,038 ft²58% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than6.06 ac98% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than198242% of homes33% of homes

About 705 River Rd

How much is 705 River Rd, Sykesville, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 705 River Rd, Sykesville, MD is $721,041 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $667,268 to $774,814. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 705 River Rd, Sykesville, MD last sell?

705 River Rd, Sykesville, MD last sold on Feb 13, 1981 for $45,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 705 River Rd, Sykesville, MD?

705 River Rd, Sykesville, MD has 2 bathrooms, 2,038 square feet of living space and a 6.06-acre lot.

When was 705 River Rd, Sykesville, MD built?

705 River Rd, Sykesville, MD was built in 1982, making it 44 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 705 River Rd, Sykesville, MD?

705 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 705 River Rd, Sykesville, MD compare to other homes in Sykesville 21784?

Among the 13,561 homes in Sykesville 21784, it is worth more than 77% of them ($721,041 against a typical $549,684), its price per square foot is higher than 79% of them ($354 against a typical $304), it is bigger than 58% of them (2,038 ft² against a typical 1,888 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (6.06 ac against a typical 0.48 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1982 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Howard County, it is worth more than 63% 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 705 River Rd, Sykesville, MD?

The 2026 property tax bill for 705 River Rd, Sykesville, MD was $5,781. The county assessed it at $574,100.

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