Nestled on a lovely tree-lined street in Dorsey Hall, this classic colonial home offers a prime location with access to excellent schools, parks, shopping, and several wonderful restaurants. With its versatile layout, including an in-law suite on the lower level, this home provides endless possibilities and is ready to welcome you into a world of comfort and convenience. The main level offers a formal living room, large dining room, family room with a wood-burning fireplace & brick hearth, half bath, and a wonderful eat-in kitchen with oak cabinetry and granite countertops; A laundry/mud room connects the 2 car garage with the kitchen and a sliding glass door leads out to the entertainment-sized deck. The expansive upper level features a grand primary bedroom with cathedral ceilings, sitting area, built-in cabinetry, and a master bath with separate shower and soaking tub; 4 more spacious bedrooms can be found on the upper level, along with 2 full bathrooms. The lower level is currently finished into a nice in-law suite with a small eat-in kitchen (could also be used as a hobby room), a large walk-in closet, 6th bedroom, full bathroom, and a family room area with a sliding glass door that leads out to the slate patio. There's even a pathway running right next to the house that leads directly to Dunloggin Middle & Northfield Elementary Schools. With its desirable location and thoughtfully designed features, this home presents a rare opportunity to create cherished memories and enjoy a lifestyle of comfort and flexibility for years to come!
Sold for $800,000
$800,000
4265 Bright Bay Way, Ellicott City, MD 21042
5beds
3,772sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1981
0.34 Acres Lot
$798,800 Zestimate®
$212/sqft
$5,209 Estimated rent
Home value
$798,800
$759,000 - $839,000
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Large walk-in closetSlate patioLarge dining roomEntertainment-sized deck
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Listed by:
Kim Cavaliere 410-707-8231,
RE/MAX Advantage Realty
Bought with:
Dawn Rea, 5011440
Corner House Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDHW2068946
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 1000
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Humidifier, Ice Maker, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Country, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Upgraded Countertops, Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Doors: Six Panel, Sliding Glass
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Screens, Window Treatments
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Full,Finished,Heated,Improved,Exterior Entry,Rear Entrance,Walk-Out Access,Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,772
- Total interior livable area: 3,772 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,772
- Finished area below ground: 1,000
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Attached, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Features: Backs - Parkland, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1402270978
- Zoning: R20
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Combination
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1981
Details
- Builder model: EXPANDED LIBERTY
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Dorsey Hall
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Common Grounds, Community Center, Jogging Path, Pool Mem Avail, Tot Lots/Playground
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Management
- HOA fee: $2,207 annually
- HOA name: COLUMBIA ASSOC
Location
- Region: Ellicott City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $212/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $712,733
- Annual tax amount: $10,261
- Date on market: 5/29/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/9/2026 | Sold | $800,000+0%$212/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDHW2068946 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2026 | Contingent | $799,900$212/sqft |
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| 5/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $799,900+8.8%$212/sqft |
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| 6/20/2023 | Sold | $735,000+5%$195/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2028304 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2023 | Pending sale | $699,999$186/sqft |
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| 5/23/2023 | Contingent | $699,999$186/sqft |
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| 5/19/2023 | Listed for sale | $699,999+33.3%$186/sqft |
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| 10/9/2014 | Sold | $525,000$139/sqft |
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| 8/28/2014 | Pending sale | $525,000$139/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX ADVANTAGE REALTY #HW8430708 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2014 | Price change | $525,000-3.7%$139/sqft |
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| 7/15/2014 | Price change | $545,000-2.3%$144/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX ADVANTAGE REALTY #HW8404443 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2014 | Price change | $558,000-1.2%$148/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX ADVANTAGE REALTY #HW8364252 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2014 | Price change | $565,000-1.7%$150/sqft |
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| 5/6/2014 | Listed for sale | $575,000+114.6%$152/sqft |
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| 5/8/2000 | Sold | $268,000$71/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $674,467 +6% |
| 2024 | $7,164 +5% | $636,200 +5% |
| 2023 | $6,824 +5.2% | $606,067 -4.7% |
| 2022 | $6,485 +5.5% | $636,200 +16.6% |
| 2021 | $6,146 +1.9% | $545,800 +1.9% |
| 2020 | $6,028 +2% | $535,367 -1.9% |
| 2019 | $5,911 -5.5% | $545,800 +6.1% |
| 2018 | $6,256 -15.7% | $514,500 |
| 2017 | $7,425 +355.3% | $514,500 +4.7% |
| 2016 | $1,631 | $491,300 +2.4% |
| 2015 | $1,631 +24% | $479,700 +3.3% |
| 2014 | $1,315 | $464,233 +3.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $448,767 +3.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $433,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $433,300 |
| 2010 | -- | $433,300 -33% |
| 2009 | -- | $646,390 +14.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $562,796 +17.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $479,203 +21.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $395,610 +12.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $351,410 +14.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $307,210 +16.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $263,010 +3.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $254,202 +3.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $245,396 +159.3% |
| 2000 | -- | $94,630 |
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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: 3.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Northfield
- Middle: Dunloggin
- High: Wilde Lake
- 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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