5238 Waterloo Rd is a 1,361 square foot house on a 0.79 acre lot with 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Ellicott City data, we estimate the home's value is $539,136.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
0.79 acresLot Size
$396Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$539,136
$7,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 11.8% lower than the average sale price ($611K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,850 (+4.6%)
$226,700 + $240,800
$467,500
2024
$6,550 (+7.4%)
2023
$6,101 (+5.4%)
2022
$5,790 (+4.4%)
$216,700 + $181,500
$398,200
2021
$5,549 (+5.1%)
2020
$5,282 (+14.9%)
2019
$4,598 (+6.7%)
$188,700 + $150,000
$338,700
2018
$4,309 (+3.4%)
$188,700 + $150,000
$338,700
2017
$4,167 (−0.2%)
$188,700 + $152,700
$341,400
2015
$4,174 (+4.0%)
$188,700 + $127,100
$315,800
2014
$4,015 (+3.9%)
2013
$3,863 (−1.7%)
2012
$3,930 (+4.3%)
2011
$3,766 (+4.3%)
2010
$3,611 (+48.4%)
2009
$2,434
Tax history for 5238 Waterloo Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,850 (+4.6%)
$226,700 + $240,800
$467,500
2024
$6,550 (+7.4%)
2023
$6,101 (+5.4%)
2022
$5,790 (+4.4%)
$216,700 + $181,500
$398,200
2021
$5,549 (+5.1%)
2020
$5,282 (+14.9%)
2019
$4,598 (+6.7%)
$188,700 + $150,000
$338,700
2018
$4,309 (+3.4%)
$188,700 + $150,000
$338,700
2017
$4,167 (−0.2%)
$188,700 + $152,700
$341,400
2015
$4,174 (+4.0%)
$188,700 + $127,100
$315,800
2014
$4,015 (+3.9%)
2013
$3,863 (−1.7%)
2012
$3,930 (+4.3%)
2011
$3,766 (+4.3%)
2010
$3,611 (+48.4%)
2009
$2,434
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-20
Residential Single District
The R-20 District is established to permit single-family detached dwelling units at approximately 2 units per acre. The District reflects the established single-family neighborhood characteristics of many of the stable residential areas of the county.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Educational/school
Fire house
Recreation
Communications tower
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Split System
Heating Type: Hot Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: 1 Story Brick
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,361
Building Sq. Ft: 1,361
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1 Story With Basement
Legal Description: .793 ACRE 5238 WATERLOO RD
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 816
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 34,543
Acres: 0.793
Zoning Code: R20
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: 02
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,361
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.79 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: —
County: Howard County
APN: 02 229439
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Phelps Luck Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
Bonnie Branch Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
7/10
Howard High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
21% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Ellicott City, MD • 21043
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$513,000 – $621,000
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