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$963,692$296 / 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
Last sold for $700,000 on Jan 8, 2021

9716 ROBERT JAY WAY

ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042
3.5
Baths
3,260 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.
0.44 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1989
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

$964K
$919K 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.$700,000 · Jan 8, 2021
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$453,692
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$362,954
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.54%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$510,000
MILLENNIUM FINANCIAL GROUP INC · recorded Jan 8, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,108 (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.$860,400 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$810,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$910,500

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.0.44
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 · 312 ft²Porch · 238 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.

H
Mt. Hebron High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
E
Waverly Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.9 mi
M
Patapsco Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi

District: Howard County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21042These 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.48
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.37

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.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.9%
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.43,959
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,188 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$168,351
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$201,624
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

9716 Robert Jay Way 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 84% of homes in Howard County
  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in Ellicott City 21042
  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Howard County

What homes are worth in Ellicott City 21042

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

This home
$354K$2M

This home is worth more than 76% of homes in Ellicott City 21042.

How it measures up in Ellicott City 21042

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ellicott City 21042.

Estimated value$963,692
CheaperTypical $788,362Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$296
CheaperTypical $325Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area3,260 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,422 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Lot size0.44 ac
SmallerTypical 0.47 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1989
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 63% of homes nearby

How 9716 Robert Jay Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEllicott City 21042Howard County
Estimated valuepricier than$963,69276% of homes84% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29625% of homes41% of homes
Living areabigger than3,260 ft²78% of homes86% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.44 ac39% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than198963% of homes52% of homes

About 9716 Robert Jay Way

How much is 9716 Robert Jay Way, Ellicott City, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 9716 Robert Jay Way, Ellicott City, MD is $963,692 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $918,941 to $1,008,443. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 9716 Robert Jay Way, Ellicott City, MD last sell?

9716 Robert Jay Way, Ellicott City, MD last sold on Jan 8, 2021 for $700,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 9716 Robert Jay Way, Ellicott City, MD?

9716 Robert Jay Way, Ellicott City, MD has 3.5 bathrooms, 3,260 square feet of living space and a 0.44-acre lot.

When was 9716 Robert Jay Way, Ellicott City, MD built?

9716 Robert Jay Way, Ellicott City, MD was built in 1989, making it 37 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 9716 Robert Jay Way, Ellicott City, MD?

9716 Robert Jay Way, Ellicott City, MD is assigned to Mt. Hebron High School (high), rated A; Waverly Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Patapsco Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Howard County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 9716 Robert Jay Way, Ellicott City, MD compare to other homes in Ellicott City 21042?

Among the 14,278 homes in Ellicott City 21042, it is worth more than 76% of them ($963,692 against a typical $788,362), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($296 against a typical $325), it is bigger than 78% of them (3,260 ft² against a typical 2,422 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (0.44 ac against a typical 0.47 ac) and it is newer than 63% of them (1989 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Howard County, it is worth more than 84% 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 9716 Robert Jay Way, Ellicott City, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 9716 Robert Jay Way, Ellicott City, MD was $12,108. The county assessed it at $860,400.

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