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Last sold for $350,000 on Mar 28, 2019

8438 HIGH RIDGE RD

ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043
1
Baths
1,698 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.
0.73 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
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.$350,000 · Mar 28, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,419 (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.$237,067 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$228,733
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$245,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyHOWARD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.73
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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.Patio · 150 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Patapsco Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
E
Hollifield Station Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
H
Mt. Hebron High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi

District: Howard County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21043These 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.86
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.44

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.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.8%
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.48,279
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,799 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$138,854
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$163,449
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°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

8438 High Ridge Rd 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.

  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Ellicott City 21043
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Ellicott City 21043
  • Older than 97% of homes in Howard County

How it measures up in Ellicott City 21043

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ellicott City 21043.

Living area1,698 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,032 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size0.73 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 8438 High Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEllicott City 21043Howard County
Living areabigger than1,698 ft²35% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.73 ac85% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than19505% of homes3% of homes

About 8438 High Ridge Rd

When did 8438 High Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD last sell?

8438 High Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD last sold on Mar 28, 2019 for $350,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8438 High Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD?

8438 High Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD has 1 bathrooms, 1,698 square feet of living space and a 0.73-acre lot.

When was 8438 High Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD built?

8438 High Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8438 High Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD?

8438 High Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD is assigned to Patapsco Middle School (middle), rated A; Hollifield Station Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Mt. Hebron 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 8438 High Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD compare to other homes in Ellicott City 21043?

Among the 14,444 homes in Ellicott City 21043, it is bigger than 35% of them (1,698 ft² against a typical 2,032 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (0.73 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1950 against a typical 1993). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8438 High Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD?

The 2026 property tax bill for 8438 High Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD was $3,419. The county assessed it at $237,067.

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