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TownhouseResidential
$687,718$375 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $500,000 on Oct 10, 2019

SHIELDED

ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043
2.5
Baths
1,836 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.
2,112 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2012
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

$688K
$655K low$720K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$500,000 · Oct 10, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,306 (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.$594,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$200,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$394,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$563,667
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$594,100

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.0.05
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Waterloo Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Long Reach High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Mayfield Woods Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi

District: Howard County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21043These 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.86
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 100.44

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.8%
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.48,279
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,799 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$138,854
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$163,449
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°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

Shielded 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 87% of homes in Ilchester
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Howard County
  • Newer than 91% of homes in Ilchester

What homes are worth in Ellicott City 21043

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

This home
$283K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 59% of homes in Ellicott City 21043.

How it measures up in Ellicott City 21043

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ellicott City 21043.

Estimated value$687,718
CheaperTypical $632,238Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$375
CheaperTypical $312Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Living area1,836 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,030 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size2,112 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built2012
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 88% of homes nearby

How Shielded ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeIlchesterEllicott City 21043Howard County
Estimated valuepricier than$687,71862% of homes59% of homes59% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$37587% of homes87% of homes86% of homes
Living areabigger than1,836 ft²49% of homes40% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,112 ft²19% of homes16% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than201291% of homes88% of homes89% of homes

About Shielded

How much is Shielded, Ellicott City, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for Shielded, Ellicott City, MD is $687,718 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $655,038 to $720,397. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did Shielded, Ellicott City, MD last sell?

Shielded, Ellicott City, MD last sold on Oct 10, 2019 for $500,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is Shielded, Ellicott City, MD?

Shielded, Ellicott City, MD has 2.5 bathrooms, 1,836 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was Shielded, Ellicott City, MD built?

Shielded, Ellicott City, MD was built in 2012, making it 14 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve Shielded, Ellicott City, MD?

Shielded, Ellicott City, MD is assigned to Waterloo Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Long Reach High School (high), rated C+; Mayfield Woods Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Howard County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Shielded, Ellicott City, MD compare to other homes in Ellicott City 21043?

Among the 14,444 homes in Ellicott City 21043, it is worth more than 59% of them ($687,718 against a typical $632,238), its price per square foot is higher than 87% of them ($375 against a typical $312), it is bigger than 40% of them (1,836 ft² against a typical 2,030 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (2,112 ft² against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 88% of them (2012 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Howard County, it is worth more than 59% 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 Shielded, Ellicott City, MD?

The 2026 property tax bill for Shielded, Ellicott City, MD was $8,306. The county assessed it at $594,100.

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