Your chance to live in Terra Maria - one of the more unique communities in Ellicott City (a city named the 7th best small town in America by US News in 2025). Terra Maria was built as a place mindful of its history and the environment. Most homes front on open greens maintained by the HOA, providing a place for family recreation and a sense of space. 3017 Grotto Walk is one of those homes enjoying the greens from the front porch and a wooded view from the rear deck. In between you'll find a home freshly painted throughout with new flooring on 2 levels: A main level with LVP flooring , 9 ft ceilings and flexible living/dining that could accommodate a large gathering and then convert back to family space. A kitchen with island, cooktop w/downdraft, pantry and breakfast nook, opening to a large deck and the family room with a gas fireplace. There is also a main level laundry and half bath. Upstairs find 3 spacious bedrooms with hall bath and a primary with vaulted ceiling, primary bath and large walk-in closet. More space for family activities awaits on the lower level family room with half bath. Many big ticket updates have been done, leaving room for any cosmetic changes you may want to make. Updates include: 2026 - paint throughout, carpet, LVP flooring, deck and porch updates, fridge, island countertop, updates in hall bath, 2025 - garage door mechanism upgrades, 2023 - polyurethane renewal to concrete driveway, 2021 - kitchen slider, 2019-Trane wi-fi enabled HVAC, 2017- roof with fiberglass shingles(50 yr warranty on shingles), leaf filter gutter system. The grounds around Terra Maria were once the site of St Charles College. Its remaining ruins, on Terra Maria Way, have been stabilized and used for community events. There is also a community center, tot lot and tennis courts for residents. An enclave separate, but so close to all the amenities available nearby - shopping, dining, Patapsco State Park, Old Ellicott City, Turf Valley, and commuter routes. Experience the warmth and community spirit that Terra Maria has to offer! OPEN HOUSE 6/14 - 11-1 Please park along curb directly in front of houses not next to the open space. Thanks!
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$850,000
3017 Grotto Walk, Ellicott City, MD 21042
4beds
2,952sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1998
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$846,900 Zestimate®
$288/sqft
$4,181 Estimated rent
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$846,900
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Large walk-in closetGarage door mechanism upgradesTrane wi-fi enabled hvacMain level laundryFreshly painted throughoutBreakfast nookLeaf filter gutter system
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Listed by:
Jan Mandart 240-460-4114,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with:
Michael Nguyen, 678387
Smart Realty, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDHW2067146
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Laundry, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
Primary bedroom
- Features: Attached Bathroom, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 11
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 X 10
Bathroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 X 9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 13
Family room
- Features: Fireplace - Gas, Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Main
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 18
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Area: 338 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 26
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 X 10
Half bath
- Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Nook, Dining Area, Double Sink, Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank, Kitchen Island, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Pantry
- Level: Main
- Area: 315 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 21
Laundry
- Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Main
- Area: 30 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 X 6
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 13
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Ice Maker, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Microwave, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Primary Bath(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Crown Molding, Pantry, Chair Railings, Recessed Lighting
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Finished,Garage Access,Heated,Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access,Windows,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,952
- Total interior livable area: 2,952 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,352
- Finished area below ground: 600
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Basement, Garage Faces Rear, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Shared Driveway, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Features: Backs to Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1402378671
- Zoning: RED
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Fiberglass
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1998
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Terra Maria
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Community Center, Tennis Court(s), Tot Lots/Playground, Other
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance
- HOA fee: $261 quarterly
Location
- Region: Ellicott City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $288/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $687,133
- Annual tax amount: $9,895
- Date on market: 6/10/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/10/2026 | Sold | $850,000+1.2%$288/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDHW2067146 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2026 | Pending sale | $840,000$285/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2067146 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2026 | Contingent | $840,000$285/sqft |
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| 6/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $840,000+211.6%$285/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2067146 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/1998 | Sold | $269,545$91/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,895 +46.2% | $644,067 +7.2% |
| 2024 | $6,767 +1.3% | $601,000 +1.3% |
| 2023 | $6,682 +1.3% | $593,433 -1.3% |
| 2022 | $6,597 +1.3% | $601,000 +3.9% |
| 2021 | $6,512 +2.3% | $578,300 +2.3% |
| 2020 | $6,368 +2.3% | $565,567 -2.2% |
| 2019 | $6,225 -5.2% | $578,300 +7.1% |
| 2018 | $6,568 -15.6% | $540,100 |
| 2017 | $7,779 | $540,100 +5.9% |
| 2016 | -- | $509,833 +3.1% |
| 2015 | -- | $494,700 +2.5% |
| 2014 | -- | $482,600 +2.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $470,500 +2.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $458,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $458,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $458,400 -18.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $565,540 +12.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $504,070 +13.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $442,600 +16.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $381,130 +10.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $344,796 +11.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $308,463 +13.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $272,130 +1.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $267,586 +1.7% |
| 2001 | -- | $263,043 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 21042
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Manor Woods Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 10/10Burleigh Manor Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.5 mi
- 10/10Marriotts Ridge High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Marriotts Ridge
- District: Howard County Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Maryland
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- 3017 Grotto Walk
