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$965,168$251 / 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 $269,000 on Jan 29, 1999

885 ROUTE 97

COOKSVILLE, MD 21723
4
Baths
3,845 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.
1.91 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1961
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

$965K
$909K low$1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$269,000 · Jan 29, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,987 (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.$710,033 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$664,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$801,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyHOWARD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.91
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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.Patio · 420 ft²Porch · 666 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Bushy Park Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.1 mi
M
Glenwood Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.4 mi
H
Glenelg High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.9 mi

District: Howard County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21723These 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.68
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.43

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.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.826
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.266 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$198,698
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$230,923
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

885 Route 97 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 85% of homes in Howard County
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in Cooksville 21723
  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Howard County
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Howard County
  • Older than 94% of homes in Howard County

What homes are worth in Cooksville 21723

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

This home
$369K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 57% of homes in Cooksville 21723.

How it measures up in Cooksville 21723

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Cooksville 21723.

Estimated value$965,168
CheaperTypical $909,055Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$251
CheaperTypical $313Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area3,845 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,956 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size1.91 ac
SmallerTypical 1.18 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1961
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 885 Route 97 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCooksville 21723Howard County
Estimated valuepricier than$965,16857% of homes85% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25112% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than3,845 ft²69% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.91 ac68% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than196112% of homes6% of homes

About 885 Route 97

How much is 885 Route 97, Cooksville, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 885 Route 97, Cooksville, MD is $965,168 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $908,621 to $1,021,715. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 885 Route 97, Cooksville, MD last sell?

885 Route 97, Cooksville, MD last sold on Jan 29, 1999 for $269,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 885 Route 97, Cooksville, MD?

885 Route 97, Cooksville, MD has 4 bathrooms, 3,845 square feet of living space and a 1.91-acre lot.

When was 885 Route 97, Cooksville, MD built?

885 Route 97, Cooksville, MD was built in 1961, making it 65 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 885 Route 97, Cooksville, MD?

885 Route 97, Cooksville, MD is assigned to Bushy Park Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Glenwood Middle School (middle), rated A; Glenelg 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 885 Route 97, Cooksville, MD compare to other homes in Cooksville 21723?

Among the 349 homes in Cooksville 21723, it is worth more than 57% of them ($965,168 against a typical $909,055), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($251 against a typical $313), it is bigger than 69% of them (3,845 ft² against a typical 2,956 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (1.91 ac against a typical 1.18 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1961 against a typical 1999). Measured against all of Howard County, it is worth more than 85% 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 885 Route 97, Cooksville, MD?

The 2026 property tax bill for 885 Route 97, Cooksville, MD was $10,987. The county assessed it at $710,033.

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