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Ellicott City,MD 21043
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Under Contract
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,738 sqft
Price per Sqft $279
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID MDHW2058904
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1989
Available Date 2025-09-05
Annual Tax Amount $8,807
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 0.466 Acres
Property Sub-Type Detached
Property Description
Country calm in the heart of Ellicott City. With more than 2,700 square feet of living space on nearly a half-acre backing to forest conservation, this custom-built colonial is tucked between the charm of Historic Old Ellicott City and the convenience of Montgomery Road. Designed to take advantage of its natural setting, meticulously maintained, and recently updated, the home rests in a clearing with wooded surroundings, offering peace and privacy rarely found in such a central location. Inside, you'll find newly refinished hardwoods and neutral paint on the main level. The inviting kitchen features a U-shaped layout with new quartz countertops, light wood cabinetry, stainless appliances, and an expansive breakfast bar that opens to the breakfast and family rooms. Skylights brighten the family room, where a wood-burning fireplace and large picture windows frame backyard views, and French doors open to a stone courtyard. A formal dining room includes a large bay window with sweeping views, while a step-down living room adds another comfortable gathering space. The generous recreation room offers remarkable flexibility with built-in shelving and open space for hobbies, play, exercise, or even a main level office or bedroom, and French doors lead to the large deck. The laundry room and powder room complete this level with comfort and convenience. Upstairs, the generously sized primary suite is a tranquil retreat with a fireplace, private balcony, and large walk-in closet. The accompanying bath includes a skylight, step-in shower, free-standing tub, and dual vanities. Two additional bedrooms, an office loft with bedroom potential, and a second full bath with skylight complete this level. The lower level provides storage and future expansion potential with a rough-in for a full bath, and the walkout connects the magnificent magnolia, butterfly bushes, and front gardens with the serene mature trees, open clearing, and delightful landscaped pond in back. A spacious greenhouse with water access and potting benches, along with in-ground sprinklers, keep the gardens thriving. Notable updates to the home include a 2019 roof with skylights, replacement gutters with leaf system, newly refinished hardwoods (2025), and quartz kitchen countertops (2025). Enjoy all the area offers with Historic Old Ellicott City minutes away, plus Patapsco Valley State Park and Meadowbrook Park Gate nearby. Commuting is a breeze with Routes 29, 100, and 95 close at hand, and MARC service into Washington, DC from Dorsey Station. With its wooded backdrop, versatile living spaces, and thoughtfully designed gardens, this home offers a lifestyle both grounded in nature and connected to everything around it. Forest behind you. Everything else ahead.
Location
Province MD
County Howard
Zoning R-ED
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room,Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 4,Kitchen,Family Room,Foyer,Breakfast Room,Recreation Room,Primary Bathroom,Full Bath,Half Bath
Interior
Hot Water Electric
Heating Heat Pump(s)
Cooling Central A/C,Ceiling Fan(s),Programmable Thermostat
Flooring Hardwood,Carpet,Ceramic Tile,Laminated
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Mantel(s),Wood
Inclusions Greenhouse and contents; knotty pine shelf in lower level
Equipment Built-In Microwave,Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Extra Refrigerator/Freezer,Freezer,Icemaker,Oven/Range - Electric,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliances,Washer,Water Heater
Laundry Main Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony,Deck(s),Patio(s),Porch(es)
Parking Features Garage - Front Entry,Garage Door Opener,Inside Access
Garage Spaces 6.0
Fence Partially
Utilities Available Natural Gas Available
Water Access N
View Trees/Woods
Roof Type Asphalt,Shingle
Building
Lot Description Backs to Trees
Story 3
Foundation Other
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings,Cathedral Ceilings,Dry Wall
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Worthington
Middle Schools Ellicott Mills
High Schools Howard
School District Howard County Public School System
Others
Special Listing Condition Standard
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