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$599,952$282 / 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 95How 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 $209,400 on Jan 11, 1990

8312 STAIRTOP CT

COLUMBIA, MD 21045
2.5
Baths
2,128 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
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

$600K
$568K low$632K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$209,400 · Jan 11, 1990

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,684 (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.$548,267 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$534,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$576,400

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.0.24
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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 · 224 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Deep Run Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Mayfield Woods Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Long Reach High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 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

8312 Stairtop 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 more than 81% of homes in Columbia 21045
  • Costs less per square foot than 67% of homes in Howard County
  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Columbia 21045
  • Newer than 82% of homes in Columbia 21045

What homes are worth in Columbia 21045

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

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$190K$761K

This home is worth more than 81% 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$599,952
CheaperTypical $476,664Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$282
CheaperTypical $289Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Living area2,128 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,548 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 82% of homes nearby

How 8312 Stairtop Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeColumbia 21045Howard County
Estimated valuepricier than$599,95281% of homes46% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28245% of homes33% of homes
Living areabigger than2,128 ft²81% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac62% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than199082% of homes55% of homes

About 8312 Stairtop Ct

How much is 8312 Stairtop Ct, Columbia, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8312 Stairtop Ct, Columbia, MD is $599,952 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $567,510 to $632,394. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8312 Stairtop Ct, Columbia, MD last sell?

8312 Stairtop Ct, Columbia, MD last sold on Jan 11, 1990 for $209,400, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8312 Stairtop Ct, Columbia, MD?

8312 Stairtop Ct, Columbia, MD has 2.5 bathrooms, 2,128 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 8312 Stairtop Ct, Columbia, MD built?

8312 Stairtop Ct, Columbia, MD was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8312 Stairtop Ct, Columbia, MD?

8312 Stairtop Ct, Columbia, MD is assigned to Deep Run Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Mayfield Woods Middle School (middle), rated B; Long Reach 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 8312 Stairtop Ct, Columbia, MD compare to other homes in Columbia 21045?

Among the 12,651 homes in Columbia 21045, it is worth more than 81% of them ($599,952 against a typical $476,664), its price per square foot is higher than 45% of them ($282 against a typical $289), it is bigger than 81% of them (2,128 ft² against a typical 1,548 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 82% of them (1990 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Howard County, it is worth more than 46% 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 8312 Stairtop Ct, Columbia, MD?

The 2026 property tax bill for 8312 Stairtop Ct, Columbia, MD was $6,684. The county assessed it at $548,267.

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