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$371,353$378 / 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 97How 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

986 RIDGE RD

MOUNT AIRY, MD 21771
1
Baths
982 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.
0.89 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1947
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$371K
$361K low$382K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,885 (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.$335,167 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$299,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$406,900

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.71 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.89
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 · 200 ft²Shed · 288 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Lisbon Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 6.0 mi
M
Glenwood Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 9.0 mi
H
Glenelg High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.7 mi

District: Howard County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21771These 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.59
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
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.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.1%
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.32,505
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.382 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$151,406
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$162,296
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 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

986 Ridge 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 95% of homes in Mount Airy 21771
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Mount Airy 21771
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Mount Airy 21771
  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in Howard County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Howard County

What homes are worth in Mount Airy 21771

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

This home
$344K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 5% of homes in Mount Airy 21771.

How it measures up in Mount Airy 21771

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Mount Airy 21771.

Estimated value$371,353
CheaperTypical $615,248Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$378
CheaperTypical $284Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Living area982 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,184 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.89 ac
SmallerTypical 0.96 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1947
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 986 Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMount Airy 21771Howard County
Estimated valuepricier than$371,3535% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$37890% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than982 ft²2% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.89 ac46% of homes76% of homes
Year builtnewer than19478% of homes2% of homes

About 986 Ridge Rd

How much is 986 Ridge Rd, Mount Airy, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 986 Ridge Rd, Mount Airy, MD is $371,353 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $360,751 to $381,955. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 986 Ridge Rd, Mount Airy, MD last sell?

986 Ridge Rd, Mount Airy, MD last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 986 Ridge Rd, Mount Airy, MD?

986 Ridge Rd, Mount Airy, MD has 1 bathrooms, 982 square feet of living space and a 0.89-acre lot.

When was 986 Ridge Rd, Mount Airy, MD built?

986 Ridge Rd, Mount Airy, MD was built in 1947, making it 79 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 986 Ridge Rd, Mount Airy, MD?

986 Ridge Rd, Mount Airy, MD is assigned to Lisbon 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 986 Ridge Rd, Mount Airy, MD compare to other homes in Mount Airy 21771?

Among the 10,752 homes in Mount Airy 21771, it is worth more than 5% of them ($371,353 against a typical $615,248), its price per square foot is higher than 90% of them ($378 against a typical $284), it is bigger than 2% of them (982 ft² against a typical 2,184 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.89 ac against a typical 0.96 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1947 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Howard County, it is worth more than 10% 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 986 Ridge Rd, Mount Airy, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 986 Ridge Rd, Mount Airy, MD was $3,885. The county assessed it at $335,167.

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