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$646,658$289 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $314,900 on Jan 28, 2002

8797 CARDINAL FOREST CIR

LAUREL, MD 20723
2.5
Baths
2,240 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.
0.37 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
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

$647K
$608K low$685K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$314,900 · Jan 28, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,183 (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.$570,667 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$523,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$665,000

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.0.37
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
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 · 260 ft²Porch · 32 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.

E
Hammond Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.6 mi
M
Hammond Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Reservoir High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi

District: Howard County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20723These 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.61
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.40

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.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.35,060
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,658 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$143,275
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$165,726
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

8797 Cardinal Forest Cir 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in Laurel 20723
  • Older than 68% of homes in Laurel 20723

What homes are worth in Laurel 20723

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

This home
$251K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 64% of homes in Laurel 20723.

How it measures up in Laurel 20723

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Laurel 20723.

Estimated value$646,658
CheaperTypical $559,621Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$289
CheaperTypical $289Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Living area2,240 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,924 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size0.37 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 8797 Cardinal Forest Cir ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeScaggsvilleLaurel 20723Howard County
Estimated valuepricier than$646,65862% of homes64% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28950% of homes49% of homes38% of homes
Living areabigger than2,240 ft²62% of homes63% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.37 ac73% of homes76% of homes55% of homes
Year builtnewer than198538% of homes32% of homes40% of homes

About 8797 Cardinal Forest Cir

How much is 8797 Cardinal Forest Cir, Laurel, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8797 Cardinal Forest Cir, Laurel, MD is $646,658 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $607,835 to $685,481. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8797 Cardinal Forest Cir, Laurel, MD last sell?

8797 Cardinal Forest Cir, Laurel, MD last sold on Jan 28, 2002 for $314,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8797 Cardinal Forest Cir, Laurel, MD?

8797 Cardinal Forest Cir, Laurel, MD has 2.5 bathrooms, 2,240 square feet of living space and a 0.37-acre lot.

When was 8797 Cardinal Forest Cir, Laurel, MD built?

8797 Cardinal Forest Cir, Laurel, MD was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 8797 Cardinal Forest Cir, Laurel, MD?

8797 Cardinal Forest Cir, Laurel, MD is assigned to Hammond Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Hammond Middle School (middle), rated A; Reservoir 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 8797 Cardinal Forest Cir, Laurel, MD compare to other homes in Laurel 20723?

Among the 10,693 homes in Laurel 20723, it is worth more than 64% of them ($646,658 against a typical $559,621), its price per square foot is higher than 49% of them ($289 against a typical $289), it is bigger than 63% of them (2,240 ft² against a typical 1,924 ft²), its lot is bigger than 76% of them (0.37 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1985 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Howard County, it is worth more than 54% 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 8797 Cardinal Forest Cir, Laurel, MD?

The 2026 property tax bill for 8797 Cardinal Forest Cir, Laurel, MD was $8,183. The county assessed it at $570,667.

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