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$410,156$285 / 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 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 $96,200 on Oct 24, 1986

8617 SPRUCE RUN CT

ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043
2.5
Baths
1,440 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.
2,449 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1983
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$410K
$393K low$427K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$96,200 · Oct 24, 1986
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$310,156
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$248,125
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.25%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$100,000
TOWER FCU · recorded May 23, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,845 (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.$350,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$110,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$240,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$325,433
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$350,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountyHOWARD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
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
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 · 216 ft²Patio · 280 ft²

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

H
Howard High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Phelps Luck Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Bonnie Branch Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

8617 Spruce Run Ct 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 88% of homes in Ellicott City 21043
  • Costs less per square foot than 71% of homes in Ellicott City 21043
  • Smaller than 75% of homes in Ellicott City 21043
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Howard County
  • Older than 81% 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
$289K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 12% 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$410,156
CheaperTypical $639,531Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$285
CheaperTypical $313Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area1,440 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,024 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size2,449 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1983
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 8617 Spruce Run Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEllicott City 21043Howard County
Estimated valuepricier than$410,15612% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28529% of homes33% of homes
Living areabigger than1,440 ft²25% of homes25% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,449 ft²19% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than198319% of homes35% of homes

About 8617 Spruce Run Ct

How much is 8617 Spruce Run Ct, Ellicott City, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8617 Spruce Run Ct, Ellicott City, MD is $410,156 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $393,121 to $427,191. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8617 Spruce Run Ct, Ellicott City, MD last sell?

8617 Spruce Run Ct, Ellicott City, MD last sold on Oct 24, 1986 for $96,200, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8617 Spruce Run Ct, Ellicott City, MD?

8617 Spruce Run Ct, Ellicott City, MD has 2.5 bathrooms, 1,440 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 8617 Spruce Run Ct, Ellicott City, MD built?

8617 Spruce Run Ct, Ellicott City, MD was built in 1983, making it 43 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8617 Spruce Run Ct, Ellicott City, MD?

8617 Spruce Run Ct, Ellicott City, MD is assigned to Howard High School (high), rated A+; Phelps Luck Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Bonnie Branch 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 8617 Spruce Run Ct, Ellicott City, MD compare to other homes in Ellicott City 21043?

Among the 14,448 homes in Ellicott City 21043, it is worth more than 12% of them ($410,156 against a typical $639,531), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($285 against a typical $313), it is bigger than 25% of them (1,440 ft² against a typical 2,024 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (2,449 ft² against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1983 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Howard County, it is worth more than 17% 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 8617 Spruce Run Ct, Ellicott City, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8617 Spruce Run Ct, Ellicott City, MD was $4,845. The county assessed it at $350,100.

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