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Last sold for $145,500 on Sep 14, 1987

9981 ROUTE 99

ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042
2.5
Baths
2,076 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.
0.61 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$145,500 · Sep 14, 1987

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,083 (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.$582,033 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$547,667
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$616,400

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.0.61
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 · 80 ft²Porch · 36 ft²

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

E
Waverly Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Marriotts Ridge High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.4 mi
M
Mount View Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.5 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%

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How this home compares

9981 Route 99 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.

  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Ellicott City 21042
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Howard County
  • Older than 70% of homes in Howard County

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.

Living area2,076 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,416 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size0.61 ac
SmallerTypical 0.47 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 9981 Route 99 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEllicott City 21042Howard County
Living areabigger than2,076 ft²33% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.61 ac68% of homes70% of homes
Year builtnewer than198034% of homes30% of homes

About 9981 Route 99

When did 9981 Route 99, Ellicott City, MD last sell?

9981 Route 99, Ellicott City, MD last sold on Sep 14, 1987 for $145,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 9981 Route 99, Ellicott City, MD?

9981 Route 99, Ellicott City, MD has 2.5 bathrooms, 2,076 square feet of living space and a 0.61-acre lot.

When was 9981 Route 99, Ellicott City, MD built?

9981 Route 99, Ellicott City, MD was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 9981 Route 99, Ellicott City, MD?

9981 Route 99, Ellicott City, MD is assigned to Waverly Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Marriotts Ridge High School (high), rated A+; Mount View 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 9981 Route 99, Ellicott City, MD compare to other homes in Ellicott City 21042?

Among the 14,278 homes in Ellicott City 21042, it is bigger than 33% of them (2,076 ft² against a typical 2,416 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (0.61 ac against a typical 0.47 ac) and it is newer than 34% of them (1980 against a typical 1987). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 9981 Route 99, Ellicott City, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 9981 Route 99, Ellicott City, MD was $8,083. The county assessed it at $582,033.

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