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$331,768$283 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $325,000 on Aug 15, 2025

8161 SHEFFIELD CT

JESSUP, MD 20794
2.5
Baths
1,172 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.
1,698 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$332K
$310K low$354K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$325,000 · Aug 15, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,122 (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.$325,300 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$314,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$347,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountyHOWARD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
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 · 204 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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
Patuxent Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Bollman Bridge Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Guilford Park High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Howard County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20794These 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.82
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.74
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.30

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,141
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,033 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$126,550
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$148,643
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

8161 Sheffield Ct 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 97% of homes in Jessup 20794
  • Costs less per square foot than 71% of homes in Savage
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Howard County
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Howard County

What homes are worth in Jessup 20794

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

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$328K$899K

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Jessup 20794.

How it measures up in Jessup 20794

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Jessup 20794.

Estimated value$331,768
CheaperTypical $480,206Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$283
CheaperTypical $291Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Living area1,172 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,732 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size1,698 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 8161 Sheffield Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSavageJessup 20794Howard County
Estimated valuepricier than$331,7685% of homes3% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28329% of homes45% of homes33% of homes
Living areabigger than1,172 ft²29% of homes21% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,698 ft²13% of homes14% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than198554% of homes41% of homes41% of homes

About 8161 Sheffield Ct

How much is 8161 Sheffield Ct, Jessup, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8161 Sheffield Ct, Jessup, MD is $331,768 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $309,815 to $353,721. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8161 Sheffield Ct, Jessup, MD last sell?

8161 Sheffield Ct, Jessup, MD last sold on Aug 15, 2025 for $325,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8161 Sheffield Ct, Jessup, MD?

8161 Sheffield Ct, Jessup, MD has 2.5 bathrooms, 1,172 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 8161 Sheffield Ct, Jessup, MD built?

8161 Sheffield Ct, Jessup, MD was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8161 Sheffield Ct, Jessup, MD?

8161 Sheffield Ct, Jessup, MD is assigned to Patuxent Middle School (middle), rated B-; Bollman Bridge 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 8161 Sheffield Ct, Jessup, MD compare to other homes in Jessup 20794?

Among the 3,081 homes in Jessup 20794, it is worth more than 3% of them ($331,768 against a typical $480,206), its price per square foot is higher than 45% of them ($283 against a typical $291), it is bigger than 21% of them (1,172 ft² against a typical 1,732 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (1,698 ft² against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1985 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Howard County, it is worth more than 7% 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 8161 Sheffield Ct, Jessup, MD?

The 2026 property tax bill for 8161 Sheffield Ct, Jessup, MD was $5,122. The county assessed it at $325,300.

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