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$515,170$402 / 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 96How 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 $340,000 on Apr 17, 2014

7242 RIDING HOOD CIR

COLUMBIA, MD 21045
2
Baths
1,280 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.
3,528 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1984
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$515K
$496K low$534K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$340,000 · Apr 17, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,499 (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.$415,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$180,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$235,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$392,433
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$415,600

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.0.08
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.Heat Pump
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 · 348 ft²Porch · 12 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Lake Elkhorn Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Atholton High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi
E
Talbott Springs Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.2 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

7242 Riding Hood Cir 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 73% of homes in Owen Brown
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Columbia 21045
  • Smaller than 84% of homes in Howard County
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Howard County
  • Newer than 82% of homes in Owen Brown

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
$190K$764K

This home is worth more than 61% 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$515,170
CheaperTypical $477,700Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$402
CheaperTypical $289Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Living area1,280 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,548 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size3,528 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1984
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 72% of homes nearby

How 7242 Riding Hood Cir ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOwen BrownColumbia 21045Howard County
Estimated valuepricier than$515,17073% of homes61% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$40290% of homes94% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than1,280 ft²31% of homes29% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,528 ft²44% of homes32% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than198482% of homes72% of homes38% of homes

About 7242 Riding Hood Cir

How much is 7242 Riding Hood Cir, Columbia, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 7242 Riding Hood Cir, Columbia, MD is $515,170 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $496,182 to $534,158. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 7242 Riding Hood Cir, Columbia, MD last sell?

7242 Riding Hood Cir, Columbia, MD last sold on Apr 17, 2014 for $340,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 7242 Riding Hood Cir, Columbia, MD?

7242 Riding Hood Cir, Columbia, MD has 2 bathrooms, 1,280 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 7242 Riding Hood Cir, Columbia, MD built?

7242 Riding Hood Cir, Columbia, MD was built in 1984, making it 42 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 7242 Riding Hood Cir, Columbia, MD?

7242 Riding Hood Cir, Columbia, MD is assigned to Lake Elkhorn Middle School (middle), rated C+; Atholton High School (high), rated B; Talbott Springs Elementary School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Howard County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 7242 Riding Hood Cir, Columbia, MD compare to other homes in Columbia 21045?

Among the 12,651 homes in Columbia 21045, it is worth more than 61% of them ($515,170 against a typical $477,700), its price per square foot is higher than 94% of them ($402 against a typical $289), it is bigger than 29% of them (1,280 ft² against a typical 1,548 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (3,528 ft² against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 72% of them (1984 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 7242 Riding Hood Cir, Columbia, MD?

The 2026 property tax bill for 7242 Riding Hood Cir, Columbia, MD was $6,499. The county assessed it at $415,600.

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