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$836,237$308 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $250,000 on Feb 23, 1990

850 RIVER RD

SYKESVILLE, MD 21784
2.5
Baths
2,712 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.
5 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

$836K
$797K low$876K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$250,000 · Feb 23, 1990

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,002 (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.$657,900 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$621,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$694,400

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.24 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 Residence
CountyHOWARD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.5.00
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 · 460 ft²Porch · 456 ft²

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

M
Mount View Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi
H
Marriotts Ridge High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi
E
West Friendship Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 3.0 mi

District: Howard County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21784These 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.66
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.38

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.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.7%
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.39,959
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.671 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$142,335
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$152,997
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

850 River 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.

  • Worth more than 88% of homes in Sykesville 21784
  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Sykesville 21784
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Sykesville 21784

What homes are worth in Sykesville 21784

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

This home
$262K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 88% of homes in Sykesville 21784.

How it measures up in Sykesville 21784

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sykesville 21784.

Estimated value$836,237
CheaperTypical $556,502Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$308
CheaperTypical $309Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Living area2,712 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,896 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.48 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 850 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSykesville 21784Howard County
Estimated valuepricier than$836,23788% of homes73% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30849% of homes50% of homes
Living areabigger than2,712 ft²82% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5 ac96% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than199058% of homes55% of homes

About 850 River Rd

How much is 850 River Rd, Sykesville, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 850 River Rd, Sykesville, MD is $836,237 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $796,524 to $875,950. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 850 River Rd, Sykesville, MD last sell?

850 River Rd, Sykesville, MD last sold on Feb 23, 1990 for $250,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 850 River Rd, Sykesville, MD?

850 River Rd, Sykesville, MD has 2.5 bathrooms, 2,712 square feet of living space and a 5.00-acre lot.

When was 850 River Rd, Sykesville, MD built?

850 River Rd, Sykesville, MD was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 850 River Rd, Sykesville, MD?

850 River Rd, Sykesville, MD is assigned to Mount View Middle School (middle), rated A; Marriotts Ridge High School (high), rated A+; West Friendship Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Howard County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 850 River Rd, Sykesville, MD compare to other homes in Sykesville 21784?

Among the 13,476 homes in Sykesville 21784, it is worth more than 88% of them ($836,237 against a typical $556,502), its price per square foot is higher than 49% of them ($308 against a typical $309), it is bigger than 82% of them (2,712 ft² against a typical 1,896 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (5 ac against a typical 0.48 ac) and it is newer than 58% of them (1990 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Howard County, it is worth more than 73% 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 850 River Rd, Sykesville, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 850 River Rd, Sykesville, MD was $9,002. The county assessed it at $657,900.

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