Spacious Dorsey Hall Colonial with Beautiful Backyard Setting Welcome to this well-maintained 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath colonial built by Nu Homes, ideally situated on a beautiful .36-acre lot on a quiet cul-de-sac street in sought-after Dorsey Hall. This spacious home offers a spectacular backyard retreat featuring a new deck, river rock patio, and storage shed — perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. Inside, you’ll find hardwood floors throughout the main level, a bright kitchen with quartz countertops and newer appliances, and charming bay window bump-outs in the breakfast room, kitchen, and dining room that fill the home with abundant natural light. The inviting family room features a wood-burning fireplace, while the main level also includes a private office with built-ins, living room, dining room, updated powder room, and convenient laundry area. Additional improvements include renovated bathrooms, kitchen updates, and a new washer and dryer. The upper level offers four bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite with an updated walk-in shower, along with a renovated hall bathroom. The walk-out lower level provides excellent flexibility with a finished room, bathroom rough-in, abundant storage, and plenty of space ready for your vision. A unique rock climbing wall adds a fun touch, making this level ideal for recreation, hobbies, a home gym, or future expansion. Enjoy easy access to community trails and nearby amenities, including Northfield Elementary, Dunloggin Middle School, and the Dorsey Hall Community Pool. Additional features include leased solar panels, a two-car attached garage, and a bright, open layout throughout. Conveniently located near Columbia, Ellicott City, Baltimore/Washington International Airport, the BWI Rail Station, Centennial Lake, shopping, dining, and major commuter routes.
Coming soon 07/10
$790,000
4229 Blue Barrow Ride, Ellicott City, MD 21042
4beds
2,300sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1985
0.36 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$343/sqft
$162/mo HOA
What's special
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jill Lapides 410-428-2346,
Cummings & Co. Realtors (410) 823-0033
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDHW2070344
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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, Exercise Room, Laundry, Office, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
Primary bathroom
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Exercise room
- Level: Lower
Family room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Wood Burning
- Level: Main
Half bath
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Office
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Built-in Features
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Upgraded Countertops
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Replacement, Window Treatments
- Basement: Other
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Equipment
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,576
- Total interior livable area: 2,300 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,300
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Concrete, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Pool features: Community
Lot
- Size: 0.36 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1402281910
- Zoning: R20
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Dorsey Hall
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Bike Trail, Golf Course Membership Available, Jogging Path, Pool Mem Avail, Tot Lots/Playground
- HOA fee: $1,948 annually
- HOA name: THE COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION
Location
- Region: Ellicott City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $343/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $685,267
- Annual tax amount: $9,783
- Date on market: 7/10/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Shed, Rock Climbing Wall In Lower Level
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/26/2018 | Sold | $535,000-0.7%$233/sqft |
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| 7/16/2018 | Price change | $539,000-1.5%$234/sqft |
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| 6/16/2018 | Listed for sale | $547,000$238/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $649,533 +5.8% |
| 2024 | $6,911 +5% | $613,800 +5% |
| 2023 | $6,582 +5.3% | $584,567 -4.8% |
| 2022 | $6,253 +5.6% | $613,800 +16.7% |
| 2021 | $5,924 +5% | $526,100 +5% |
| 2020 | $5,639 +5.3% | $500,833 -4.8% |
| 2019 | $5,355 -2.2% | $526,100 +16.8% |
| 2018 | $5,476 -16.3% | $450,300 |
| 2017 | $6,538 +364.5% | $450,300 +2.5% |
| 2016 | $1,408 | $439,500 +1.2% |
| 2015 | $1,408 +2.5% | $434,100 +0.7% |
| 2014 | $1,373 | $430,900 +0.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $427,700 +0.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $424,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $424,500 |
| 2010 | -- | $424,500 -32.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $626,280 +14.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $548,236 +16.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $470,193 +19.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $392,150 +11.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $352,972 +12.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $313,796 +14.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $274,620 +2.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $267,916 +2.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $261,213 +156.6% |
| 2000 | -- | $101,800 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 21042
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Northfield Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Dunloggin Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 6/10Wilde Lake High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Northfield
- Middle: Dunloggin
- High: Wilde Lake
- District: Howard County Public Schools
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- Maryland
- Howard County
- Ellicott City
- 21042
- 4229 Blue Barrow Ride
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