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$618,539$239 / 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 $519,757 on May 6, 2014

7821 RIVER ROCK WAY

COLUMBIA, MD 21044
2.5
Baths
2,592 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.
2,349 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2014
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$619K
$587K low$650K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$519,757 · May 6, 2014
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.$223,539
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$178,831
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.62%
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.$395,000
CALIBER HOME LOANS INC · recorded Jul 23, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,440 (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.$557,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$205,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$352,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$536,067
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$557,400

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, Built-in
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 · 240 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Atholton High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
E
Clemens Crossing Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.2 mi
M
Wilde Lake Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.3 mi

District: Howard County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 21044These 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.123
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.40

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.94%
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.8.0%
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.44,507
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,688 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$126,288
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$149,553
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

7821 River Rock 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in Howard County
  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Columbia 21044
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Howard County
  • Newer than 98% of homes in Columbia 21044

What homes are worth in Columbia 21044

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

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$199K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 59% of homes in Columbia 21044.

How it measures up in Columbia 21044

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Columbia 21044.

Estimated value$618,539
CheaperTypical $544,728Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$239
CheaperTypical $292Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Living area2,592 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,848 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size2,349 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built2014
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 98% of homes nearby

How 7821 River Rock Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeColumbia 21044Howard County
Estimated valuepricier than$618,53959% of homes48% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23917% of homes9% of homes
Living areabigger than2,592 ft²80% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,349 ft²18% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than201498% of homes91% of homes

About 7821 River Rock Way

How much is 7821 River Rock Way, Columbia, MD worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 7821 River Rock Way, Columbia, MD is $618,539 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $587,151 to $649,927. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 7821 River Rock Way, Columbia, MD last sell?

7821 River Rock Way, Columbia, MD last sold on May 6, 2014 for $519,757, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 7821 River Rock Way, Columbia, MD?

7821 River Rock Way, Columbia, MD has 2.5 bathrooms, 2,592 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 7821 River Rock Way, Columbia, MD built?

7821 River Rock Way, Columbia, MD was built in 2014, making it 12 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 7821 River Rock Way, Columbia, MD?

7821 River Rock Way, Columbia, MD is assigned to Atholton High School (high), rated A; Clemens Crossing Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Wilde Lake 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 7821 River Rock Way, Columbia, MD compare to other homes in Columbia 21044?

Among the 12,933 homes in Columbia 21044, it is worth more than 59% of them ($618,539 against a typical $544,728), its price per square foot is higher than 17% of them ($239 against a typical $292), it is bigger than 80% of them (2,592 ft² against a typical 1,848 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (2,349 ft² against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 98% of them (2014 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of Howard County, it is worth more than 48% 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 7821 River Rock Way, Columbia, MD?

The 2025 property tax bill for 7821 River Rock Way, Columbia, MD was $8,440. The county assessed it at $557,400.

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