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$277,198$294 / ft²
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Last sold for $180,425 on Jan 28, 2016

8489 FALLS RUN RD

ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043
Building report
2
Baths
943 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 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1992
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$277K
$267K low$288K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$180,425 · Jan 28, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,644 (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.$244,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$73,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$171,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$224,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$244,200

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.37 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.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyHOWARD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

Foreclosure Filings(3)

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

H
Long Reach High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
E
Ilchester Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.7 mi
M
Mayfield Woods Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 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

8489 Falls Run 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Ilchester
  • Costs less per square foot than 68% of homes in Ilchester
  • Among the smallest homes in Ilchester
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Ilchester

What homes are worth in Ellicott City 21043

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

This home
$294K$1.1M

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Ellicott City 21043.

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.

Estimated value$277,198
CheaperTypical $651,775Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$294
CheaperTypical $313Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area943 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,018 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1992
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 8489 Falls Run Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIlchesterEllicott City 21043Howard County
Estimated valuepricier than$277,198almost no homesalmost no homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29432% of homes35% of homes38% of homes
Living areabigger than943 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac90% of homes89% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than199243% of homes48% of homes58% of homes

About 8489 Falls Run Rd

How much is 8489 Falls Run Rd, Ellicott City, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8489 Falls Run Rd, Ellicott City, MD is $277,198 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $266,596 to $287,800. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8489 Falls Run Rd, Ellicott City, MD last sell?

8489 Falls Run Rd, Ellicott City, MD last sold on Jan 28, 2016 for $180,425, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8489 Falls Run Rd, Ellicott City, MD?

8489 Falls Run Rd, Ellicott City, MD has 2 bathrooms, 943 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 8489 Falls Run Rd, Ellicott City, MD built?

8489 Falls Run Rd, Ellicott City, MD was built in 1992, making it 34 years old. It is a condo/apartment home.

What schools serve 8489 Falls Run Rd, Ellicott City, MD?

8489 Falls Run Rd, Ellicott City, MD is assigned to Long Reach High School (high), rated C+; Ilchester Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Mayfield Woods Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Howard County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8489 Falls Run Rd, Ellicott City, MD compare to other homes in Ellicott City 21043?

Among the 14,449 homes in Ellicott City 21043, it is worth more than almost none of them ($277,198 against a typical $651,775), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($294 against a typical $313), it is bigger than almost none of them (943 ft² against a typical 2,018 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (1 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1992 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Howard County, it is worth more than 3% 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 8489 Falls Run Rd, Ellicott City, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8489 Falls Run Rd, Ellicott City, MD was $3,644. The county assessed it at $244,200.

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