Welcome to 4217 Bright Bay Way in the sought-after Dorsey’s Search community of Ellicott City — a beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offering spacious living, thoughtful upgrades, and an incredible outdoor setting. Recently painted throughout and featuring new flooring across the entire first floor, this move-in ready home combines warmth, functionality, and style. Major updates include a beautifully renovated kitchen and a 2-year-old HVAC system. The main level is designed with an ideal flow for both everyday living and entertaining. A large, light-filled living room opens seamlessly into the dining room, creating an expansive and welcoming space perfect for gatherings. The completely renovated kitchen serves as the heart of the home, featuring granite countertops, abundant cabinetry with quiet-close doors and drawers, updated finishes, and generous prep and storage space. The kitchen opens directly into the spacious family room with a cozy gas fireplace, creating an inviting layout that keeps everyone connected. Sliders from both the kitchen and family room lead to the oversized deck, making indoor-outdoor entertaining effortless. The first floor also includes a large laundry room and convenient access to the oversized two-car garage. Step outside and enjoy a truly special backyard retreat. The expansive lot is filled with mature landscaping, beautiful flower beds, patios, and a peaceful pond, offering exceptional privacy and natural beauty in every season. Upstairs, you’ll find four generously sized bedrooms and two full baths, including a spacious primary suite with an en suite bath and large closets. The finished lower level provides outstanding additional living space with a huge recreation room featuring a slider to the backyard patio. An additional finished room offers endless flexibility as a home office, gym, playroom, or guest room. A substantial unfinished storage area provides incredible storage capacity or the opportunity for future customization. With its spacious layout, extensive updates, beautiful landscaping, and highly desirable Dorsey’s Search location, 4217 Bright Bay Way is the perfect place to call home. PHOTOS AVAILABLE THURSDAY.
Sold for $795,000
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$795,000
4217 Bright Bay Way, Ellicott City, MD 21042
4beds
2,212sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
0.34 Acres Lot
$795,100 Zestimate®
$359/sqft
$3,580 Estimated rent
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kris Bailey 410-598-2571,
Monument Sotheby's International Realty,
Listing Team: The Fredeking Team Of Monument Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
Sam Toner, 5016051
Keller Williams Realty Centre
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDHW2068958
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, Laundry, Other, Recreation Room, Workshop, Bathroom 2, Half Bath
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Bathroom - Jetted Tub, Attached Bathroom, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 312 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 24
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 14
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 14
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 12
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 12
Family room
- Features: Fireplace - Gas, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 19
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 7
Half bath
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Recessed Lighting, Pantry
- Level: Main
- Area: 294 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 21
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 X 9
Living room
- Features: Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 19
Other
- Level: Lower
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 12
Recreation room
- Features: Basement - Finished, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Lower
- Area: 450 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 X 25
Workshop
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Other, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Recessed Lighting
- Flooring: Carpet
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Partial,Improved,Exterior Entry,Partially Finished,Rear Entrance,Walk-Out Access,Workshop
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Glass Doors, Gas/Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,148
- Total interior livable area: 2,212 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,212
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Inside Entrance, Concrete, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Pond
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1402271079
- Zoning: R20
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Village Of Dorsey Search
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,863 annually
Location
- Region: Ellicott City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $359/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $619,467
- Annual tax amount: $9,059
- Date on market: 5/28/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/7/2026 | Sold | $795,000+8.5%$359/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDHW2068958 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2026 | Pending sale | $732,500$331/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2068958 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2026 | Contingent | $732,500$331/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2068958 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $732,500$331/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2068958 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $588,333 +5.6% |
| 2024 | $6,274 +5% | $557,200 +5% |
| 2023 | $5,975 +5.3% | $530,600 -4.8% |
| 2022 | $5,675 +5.6% | $557,200 +16.7% |
| 2021 | $5,376 +2.7% | $477,400 +2.7% |
| 2020 | $5,237 +2.7% | $465,067 -2.6% |
| 2019 | $5,098 -4.8% | $477,400 +8.4% |
| 2018 | $5,355 -16.3% | $440,400 |
| 2017 | $6,401 +381.1% | $440,400 +3.9% |
| 2016 | $1,331 | $423,733 +2% |
| 2015 | $1,331 +2.5% | $415,400 |
| 2014 | $1,298 | $415,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $415,400 -5% |
| 2012 | -- | $437,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $437,300 |
| 2010 | -- | $437,300 -18.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $538,060 +12.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $479,966 +13.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $421,873 +16% |
| 2006 | -- | $363,780 +10.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $329,060 +11.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $294,340 +13.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $259,620 +3.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $250,086 +4% |
| 2001 | -- | $240,553 +160.3% |
| 2000 | -- | $92,400 |
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Neighborhood: 21042
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Northfield Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Dunloggin Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Wilde Lake High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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