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$722,588
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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $152,500 on Jan 21, 1986

842 ROUTE 97

COOKSVILLE, MD 21723
0
Baths
2.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$723K
$693K low$752K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$152,500 · Jan 21, 1986

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$408 (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.$30,333 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$30,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$30,800

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.32 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyHOWARD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.26
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.Shed · 1,200 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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.

E
Bushy Park Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.2 mi
M
Glenwood Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.5 mi
H
Glenelg High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.0 mi

District: Howard County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21723These 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.68
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.43

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.826
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.266 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$198,698
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$230,923
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

842 Route 97 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 74% of homes in Cooksville 21723
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Howard County

What homes are worth in Cooksville 21723

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

This home
$392K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Cooksville 21723.

How it measures up in Cooksville 21723

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cooksville 21723.

Estimated value$722,588
CheaperTypical $901,569Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size2.26 ac
SmallerTypical 1.19 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

How 842 Route 97 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWoodbineCooksville 21723Howard County
Estimated valuepricier than$722,58839% of homes26% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.26 ac51% of homes72% of homes88% of homes

About 842 Route 97

How much is 842 Route 97, Cooksville, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 842 Route 97, Cooksville, MD is $722,588 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $693,063 to $752,113. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 842 Route 97, Cooksville, MD last sell?

842 Route 97, Cooksville, MD last sold on Jan 21, 1986 for $152,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 842 Route 97, Cooksville, MD?

842 Route 97, Cooksville, MD is assigned to Bushy Park Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Glenwood Middle School (middle), rated A; Glenelg High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Howard County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 842 Route 97, Cooksville, MD compare to other homes in Cooksville 21723?

Among the 351 homes in Cooksville 21723, it is worth more than 26% of them ($722,588 against a typical $901,569) and its lot is bigger than 72% of them (2.26 ac against a typical 1.19 ac). Measured against all of Howard County, it is worth more than 61% 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 842 Route 97, Cooksville, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 842 Route 97, Cooksville, MD was $408. The county assessed it at $30,333.

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