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$370,814$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 96How 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

9686 BASKET RING RD

COLUMBIA, MD 21045
3 / 2
Baths
1,506 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.
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1973
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$371K
$356K low$386K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,125 (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.$309,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$110,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$199,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$286,833
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$309,800

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.0.30
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
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 · 165 ft²Patio · 100 ft²Porch · 44 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
Talbott Springs Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Oakland Mills Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Oakland Mills High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Howard County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21045These 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.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.39

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.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.6%
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.40,881
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,128 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$115,208
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$141,105
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

9686 Basket Ring 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 89% of homes in Howard County
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Oakland Mills
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Howard County
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Oakland Mills
  • Newer than 95% of homes in Oakland Mills

What homes are worth in Columbia 21045

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

This home
$185K$763K

This home is worth more than 19% of homes in Columbia 21045.

How it measures up in Columbia 21045

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Columbia 21045.

Estimated value$370,814
CheaperTypical $478,355Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$246
CheaperTypical $290Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Living area1,506 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,548 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built1973
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 9686 Basket Ring Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOakland MillsColumbia 21045Howard County
Estimated valuepricier than$370,81418% of homes19% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24613% of homes17% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than1,506 ft²50% of homes47% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac75% of homes72% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than197395% of homes33% of homes18% of homes

About 9686 Basket Ring Rd

How much is 9686 Basket Ring Rd, Columbia, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 9686 Basket Ring Rd, Columbia, MD is $370,814 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $355,516 to $386,112. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 9686 Basket Ring Rd, Columbia, MD last sell?

9686 Basket Ring Rd, Columbia, MD last sold on Apr 12, 2005, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 9686 Basket Ring Rd, Columbia, MD?

9686 Basket Ring Rd, Columbia, MD has 3 bathrooms, 1,506 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 9686 Basket Ring Rd, Columbia, MD built?

9686 Basket Ring Rd, Columbia, MD was built in 1973, making it 53 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 9686 Basket Ring Rd, Columbia, MD?

9686 Basket Ring Rd, Columbia, MD is assigned to Talbott Springs Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Oakland Mills Middle School (middle), rated C; Oakland Mills High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Howard County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 9686 Basket Ring Rd, Columbia, MD compare to other homes in Columbia 21045?

Among the 12,651 homes in Columbia 21045, it is worth more than 19% of them ($370,814 against a typical $478,355), its price per square foot is higher than 17% of them ($246 against a typical $290), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,506 ft² against a typical 1,548 ft²), its lot is bigger than 72% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1973 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of Howard County, it is worth more than 11% 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 9686 Basket Ring Rd, Columbia, MD?

The 2026 property tax bill for 9686 Basket Ring Rd, Columbia, MD was $4,125. The county assessed it at $309,800.

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