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$482,168$357 / 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 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $323,000 on Dec 1, 2009

8689 RIDGE RD

ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043
2.5
Baths
1,352 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.
2,000 ft²
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.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$482K
$469K low$496K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$323,000 · Dec 1, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,329 (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.$409,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$180,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$229,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$384,267
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$409,000

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.0.05
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 · 224 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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.

E
Northfield Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.8 mi
M
Dunloggin Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi
H
Centennial High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.5 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

8689 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.

  • Worth less than 76% of homes in Ellicott City 21043
  • Costs more per square foot than 81% of homes in Howard County
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Ellicott City 21043
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Ellicott City 21043
  • Older than 75% 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
$283K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 24% 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$482,168
CheaperTypical $638,352Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$357
CheaperTypical $312Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Living area1,352 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,028 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size2,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 8689 Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEllicott City 21043Howard County
Estimated valuepricier than$482,16824% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35779% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than1,352 ft²20% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,000 ft²13% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than198725% of homes46% of homes

About 8689 Ridge Rd

How much is 8689 Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8689 Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD is $482,168 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $468,677 to $495,659. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8689 Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD last sell?

8689 Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD last sold on Dec 1, 2009 for $323,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8689 Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD?

8689 Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD has 2.5 bathrooms, 1,352 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 8689 Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD built?

8689 Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8689 Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD?

8689 Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD is assigned to Northfield Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Dunloggin Middle School (middle), rated B; Centennial 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 8689 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 24% of them ($482,168 against a typical $638,352), its price per square foot is higher than 79% of them ($357 against a typical $312), it is bigger than 20% of them (1,352 ft² against a typical 2,028 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (2,000 ft² against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1987 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Howard County, it is worth more than 29% 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 8689 Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD?

The 2026 property tax bill for 8689 Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD was $6,329. The county assessed it at $409,000.

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