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$484,440$459 / 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
Last sold for $305,000 on May 31, 2012

3621 RUSTY RIM

ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043
2
Baths
1,056 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1981
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$484K
$468K low$501K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$305,000 · May 31, 2012
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.$149,690
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$119,752
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.66%
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.$284,750
PROSPERITY MORTGAGE CO · recorded May 31, 2012
2nd 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.$50,000
US BANK NA

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,898 (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.$384,433 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$361,767
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$407,100

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.0.14
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
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 · 264 ft²Patio · 512 ft²Porch · 80 ft²

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
Northfield Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.6 mi
M
Dunloggin Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Centennial High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 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%

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

3621 Rusty Rim 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 75% of homes in Ellicott City 21043
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Ellicott City 21043
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Ellicott City 21043
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Ellicott City 21043
  • Older than 83% of homes in Ellicott City 21043

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
$288K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 25% 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$484,440
CheaperTypical $638,757Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$459
CheaperTypical $313Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Living area1,056 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,022 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1981
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 3621 Rusty Rim ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEllicott City 21043Howard County
Estimated valuepricier than$484,44025% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$45998% of homes97% of homes
Living areabigger than1,056 ft²6% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac25% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than198117% of homes31% of homes

About 3621 Rusty Rim

How much is 3621 Rusty Rim, Ellicott City, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3621 Rusty Rim, Ellicott City, MD is $484,440 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $468,230 to $500,650. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3621 Rusty Rim, Ellicott City, MD last sell?

3621 Rusty Rim, Ellicott City, MD last sold on May 31, 2012 for $305,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 3621 Rusty Rim, Ellicott City, MD?

3621 Rusty Rim, Ellicott City, MD has 2 bathrooms, 1,056 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 3621 Rusty Rim, Ellicott City, MD built?

3621 Rusty Rim, Ellicott City, MD was built in 1981, making it 45 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 3621 Rusty Rim, Ellicott City, MD?

3621 Rusty Rim, Ellicott City, MD is assigned to Northfield Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Dunloggin Middle School (middle), rated B; Centennial 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 3621 Rusty Rim, Ellicott City, MD compare to other homes in Ellicott City 21043?

Among the 14,447 homes in Ellicott City 21043, it is worth more than 25% of them ($484,440 against a typical $638,757), its price per square foot is higher than 98% of them ($459 against a typical $313), it is bigger than 6% of them (1,056 ft² against a typical 2,022 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1981 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Howard County, it is worth more than 29% 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 3621 Rusty Rim, Ellicott City, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3621 Rusty Rim, Ellicott City, MD was $5,898. The county assessed it at $384,433.

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