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Distribution Warehouse (Regional)Industrial
Last sold for $20,963,630 on Dec 16, 2025

8261 PRESTON CT

JESSUP, MD 20794
0
Baths
90,000 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.
8.89 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1989
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.$20,963,630 · Dec 16, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$108,175 (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.$7,121,567 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,842,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$7,680,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Distribution Warehouse (Regional)
CountyHOWARD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.8.89
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Space
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Package
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

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
Guilford Park High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
E
Hanover Hills Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.9 mi
M
Thomas Viaduct Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.0 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

8261 Preston 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Jessup 20794
  • Among the largest lots 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.

Living area90,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,728 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size8.89 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1989
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 8261 Preston Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJessup 20794Howard County
Living areabigger than90,000 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than8.89 acalmost all homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than198954% of homes53% of homes

About 8261 Preston Ct

When did 8261 Preston Ct, Jessup, MD last sell?

8261 Preston Ct, Jessup, MD last sold on Dec 16, 2025 for $20,963,630, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8261 Preston Ct, Jessup, MD?

8261 Preston Ct, Jessup, MD has 90,000 square feet of living space and a 8.89-acre lot.

When was 8261 Preston Ct, Jessup, MD built?

8261 Preston Ct, Jessup, MD was built in 1989, making it 37 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8261 Preston Ct, Jessup, MD?

8261 Preston Ct, Jessup, MD is assigned to Guilford Park High School (high), rated B-; Hanover Hills Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Thomas Viaduct Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Howard County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8261 Preston Ct, Jessup, MD compare to other homes in Jessup 20794?

Among the 2,805 homes in Jessup 20794, it is bigger than almost all of them (90,000 ft² against a typical 1,728 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (8.89 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1989 against a typical 1988). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8261 Preston Ct, Jessup, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8261 Preston Ct, Jessup, MD was $108,175. The county assessed it at $7,121,567.

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