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$897,260$260 / 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 Jul 14, 2026

940 RIVER RD

SYKESVILLE, MD 21784
3.5
Baths
3,456 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.
5.22 ac
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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$897K
$853K low$942K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,379 (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.$756,767 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$719,333
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$794,200

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.5.22
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.Wood Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
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, 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.StableDeck · 694 ft²Porch · 372 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.

M
Mount View Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi
H
Marriotts Ridge High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
E
West Friendship Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.6 mi

District: Howard County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21784These 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.66
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
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.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.7%
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.39,959
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.671 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$142,335
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$152,997
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

940 River 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 more than 92% of homes in Sykesville 21784
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Sykesville 21784
  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Sykesville 21784
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Sykesville 21784

What homes are worth in Sykesville 21784

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

This home
$262K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 92% of homes in Sykesville 21784.

How it measures up in Sykesville 21784

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sykesville 21784.

Estimated value$897,260
CheaperTypical $556,502Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$260
CheaperTypical $309Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Living area3,456 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,896 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size5.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.48 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 940 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSykesville 21784Howard County
Estimated valuepricier than$897,26092% of homes79% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26016% of homes17% of homes
Living areabigger than3,456 ft²92% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5.22 ac97% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than198754% of homes46% of homes

About 940 River Rd

How much is 940 River Rd, Sykesville, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 940 River Rd, Sykesville, MD is $897,260 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $852,726 to $941,794. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 940 River Rd, Sykesville, MD last sell?

940 River Rd, Sykesville, MD last sold on Nov 18, 2005, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 940 River Rd, Sykesville, MD?

940 River Rd, Sykesville, MD has 3.5 bathrooms, 3,456 square feet of living space and a 5.22-acre lot.

When was 940 River Rd, Sykesville, MD built?

940 River Rd, Sykesville, MD was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 940 River Rd, Sykesville, MD?

940 River Rd, Sykesville, MD is assigned to Mount View Middle School (middle), rated A; Marriotts Ridge High School (high), rated A+; West Friendship 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 940 River Rd, Sykesville, MD compare to other homes in Sykesville 21784?

Among the 13,476 homes in Sykesville 21784, it is worth more than 92% of them ($897,260 against a typical $556,502), its price per square foot is higher than 16% of them ($260 against a typical $309), it is bigger than 92% of them (3,456 ft² against a typical 1,896 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (5.22 ac against a typical 0.48 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1987 against a typical 1986). 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 940 River Rd, Sykesville, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 940 River Rd, Sykesville, MD was $10,379. The county assessed it at $756,767.

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