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$886,793$246 / 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 95How 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
Last sold for $565,500 on Jul 3, 2012

8979 TAWES ST

FULTON, MD 20759
3.5
Baths
3,600 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.
2,850 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2012
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$887K
$843K low$930K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$565,500 · Jul 3, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,184 (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.$816,100 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$776,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$894,700

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.0.07
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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(4)

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.

H
Reservoir High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Lime Kiln Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
E
Fulton Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.0 mi

District: Howard County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 20759These 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.81
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.38

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.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.0.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,747
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,097 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$186,233
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$242,989
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

8979 Tawes St 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 79% of homes in Howard County
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Fulton
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Howard County
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Fulton 20759
  • Newer than 89% of homes in Howard County

What homes are worth in Fulton 20759

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

This home
$592K$2.2M

This home is worth more than 35% of homes in Fulton 20759.

How it measures up in Fulton 20759

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fulton 20759.

Estimated value$886,793
CheaperTypical $1,035,243Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$246
CheaperTypical $337Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Living area3,600 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,162 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size2,850 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built2012
OlderTypical 2011Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 8979 Tawes St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFultonFulton 20759Howard County
Estimated valuepricier than$886,79340% of homes35% of homes79% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2463% of homes3% of homes12% of homes
Living areabigger than3,600 ft²76% of homes72% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,850 ft²23% of homes18% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than201254% of homes58% of homes89% of homes

About 8979 Tawes St

How much is 8979 Tawes St, Fulton, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8979 Tawes St, Fulton, MD is $886,793 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $843,255 to $930,331. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8979 Tawes St, Fulton, MD last sell?

8979 Tawes St, Fulton, MD last sold on Jul 3, 2012 for $565,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8979 Tawes St, Fulton, MD?

8979 Tawes St, Fulton, MD has 3.5 bathrooms, 3,600 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 8979 Tawes St, Fulton, MD built?

8979 Tawes St, Fulton, MD was built in 2012, making it 14 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 8979 Tawes St, Fulton, MD?

8979 Tawes St, Fulton, MD is assigned to Reservoir High School (high), rated B+; Lime Kiln Middle School (middle), rated A; Fulton Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Howard County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8979 Tawes St, Fulton, MD compare to other homes in Fulton 20759?

Among the 2,491 homes in Fulton 20759, it is worth more than 35% of them ($886,793 against a typical $1,035,243), its price per square foot is higher than 3% of them ($246 against a typical $337), it is bigger than 72% of them (3,600 ft² against a typical 3,162 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (2,850 ft² against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 58% of them (2012 against a typical 2011). Measured against all of Howard County, it is worth more than 79% 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 8979 Tawes St, Fulton, MD?

The 2026 property tax bill for 8979 Tawes St, Fulton, MD was $12,184. The county assessed it at $816,100.

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