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.
Sold for $785,000
$785,000
3991 College Ave, Ellicott City, MD 21043
4beds
2,738sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
0.47 Acres Lot
$806,100 Zestimate®
$287/sqft
$4,057 Estimated rent
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Wood-burning fireplaceBacking to forest conservationThoughtfully designed gardensLandscaped pondNatural settingWooded backdropOffice loft
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Listed by:
Tim McIntyre 443-250-6618,
The KW Collective,
Listing Team: The Mcintyre Team Of The Kw Collective, Co-Listing Team: The Mcintyre Team Of The Kw Collective,Co-Listing Agent: Shari Arciaga 443-472-9588,
The KW Collective
Bought with:
Eddie Brady, 636164
Showcase Real Estate, LLC.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDHW2058904
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: 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
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Walk-In Closet(s), Attached Bathroom, Balcony Access, Fireplace - Wood Burning
- Level: Upper
- Area: 342 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 18
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Primary bathroom
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Skylight(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 12
Family room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Skylight(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 13
Foyer
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Level: Upper
Half bath
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Laminated
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Living room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring - Laminated, Built-in Features
- Level: Main
- Area: 380 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 19
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Freezer, Ice Maker, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), 9'+ Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dry Wall
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Wood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Double Pane Windows, Palladian, Screens, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Side Entrance,Garage Access,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Mantel(s), Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,246
- Total interior livable area: 2,738 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,738
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Driveway, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Balcony
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.47 Acres
- Features: Backs to Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1402331209
- Zoning: R-ED
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1989
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Fiber Optic, Broadband
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Electric Alarm
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ellicott City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $287/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $626,967
- Annual tax amount: $8,807
- Date on market: 9/4/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: Greenhouse And Contents; Knotty Pine Shelf In Lower Level
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/29/2025 | Sold | $785,000+2.6%$287/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDHW2058904 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2025 | Contingent | $765,000$279/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2058904 Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $765,000$279/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2058904 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $626,967 +6.2% |
| 2024 | $6,645 +6.7% | $590,133 +6.7% |
| 2023 | $6,230 +5.7% | $553,300 |
| 2022 | $5,897 +6% | $553,300 +12% |
| 2021 | $5,564 +6.4% | $494,100 +6.4% |
| 2020 | $5,230 | $464,500 |
| 2019 | $5,230 -7.4% | $464,500 |
| 2018 | $5,648 -17.1% | $464,500 -1.2% |
| 2017 | $6,815 | $470,300 +3.6% |
| 2016 | -- | $454,133 +3.7% |
| 2015 | -- | $437,967 +3.8% |
| 2014 | -- | $421,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $421,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $421,800 -8.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $461,300 0% |
| 2010 | -- | $461,330 |
| 2009 | -- | $461,330 -7.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $500,470 +13.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $441,436 +15.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $382,403 +18.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $323,370 +8.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $298,090 +9.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $272,810 +10.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $247,530 +1.8% |
| 2001 | -- | $243,102 +154.6% |
| 2000 | -- | $95,470 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 21043
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Worthington Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 8/10Ellicott Mills Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 9/10Howard High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Worthington
- Middle: Ellicott Mills
- High: Howard
- District: Howard County Public School System
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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