Homes for sale - 3991 COLLEGE AVE, Ellicott City, MD 21043

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Coming Soon

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

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 2,738

Year Built 1989

Available Date 2025-09-05

Annual Tax Amount $8,807

Tax Year 2024

Lot Size 0.466 Acres

Acres 0.47

Property Sub-Type Detached

Source BRIGHT

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

State 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

Basement Full,Walkout Level,Side Entrance,Garage Access,Interior Access

Interior

Interior Features Bathroom - Tub Shower,Bathroom - Walk-In Shower,Built-Ins,Carpet,Ceiling Fan(s),Chair Railings,Family Room Off Kitchen,Formal/Separate Dining Room,Kitchen - Table Space,Primary Bath(s),Skylight(s),Upgraded Countertops,Walk-in Closet(s),Wood Floors

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

Fireplace Y

Window Features Bay/Bow,Double Pane,Palladian,Screens,Skylights

Appliance Built-In Microwave,Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Extra Refrigerator/Freezer,Freezer,Icemaker,Oven/Range - Electric,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliances,Washer,Water Heater

Heat Source Electric

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

Accessibility None

Porch Balcony,Deck(s),Patio(s),Porch(es)

Attached Garage 2

Total Parking Spaces 6

Garage Y

Building

Lot Description Backs to Trees

Story 3

Foundation Other

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Colonial

Level or Stories 3

Additional Building Above Grade,Below Grade

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

Senior Community No

Tax ID 1402331209

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source Assessor

Security Features Electric Alarm

Special Listing Condition Standard