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$550,433$463 / 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 94How 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

8521 HIGH RIDGE RD

ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043
2
Baths
1,188 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.
0.48 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$550K
$517K low$584K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,025 (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.$446,967 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$425,533
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$468,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Split Foyer
CountyHOWARD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.48
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
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 · 240 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.

M
Patapsco Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
E
Hollifield Station Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
H
Mt. Hebron High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 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

8521 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Ellicott City 21043
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Ellicott City 21043
  • Has a bigger lot than 72% of homes in Ellicott City 21043
  • Older than 74% of homes in Ellicott City 21043

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
$285K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 37% of 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$550,433
CheaperTypical $630,732Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$463
CheaperTypical $311Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Living area1,188 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,036 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size0.48 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 8521 High Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEllicott City 21043Howard County
Estimated valuepricier than$550,43337% of homes39% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$46398% of homes97% of homes
Living areabigger than1,188 ft²10% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.48 ac72% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than198726% of homes46% of homes

About 8521 High Ridge Rd

How much is 8521 High Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8521 High Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD is $550,433 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $516,513 to $584,353. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8521 High Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD last sell?

8521 High Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD last sold on May 20, 2008, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8521 High Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD?

8521 High Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD has 2 bathrooms, 1,188 square feet of living space and a 0.48-acre lot.

When was 8521 High Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD built?

8521 High Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. It is a split foyer home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8521 High Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD?

8521 High Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD is assigned to Patapsco Middle School (middle), rated A; Hollifield Station Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Mt. Hebron High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Howard County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8521 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 worth more than 37% of them ($550,433 against a typical $630,732), its price per square foot is higher than 98% of them ($463 against a typical $311), it is bigger than 10% of them (1,188 ft² against a typical 2,036 ft²), its lot is bigger than 72% of them (0.48 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1987 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Howard County, it is worth more than 39% 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 8521 High Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD?

The 2026 property tax bill for 8521 High Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD was $7,025. The county assessed it at $446,967.

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