Welcome to this detached gem in the highly sought-after Dorsey Hall community of Ellicott City. Sold AS IS, this exceptional opportunity is priced to reflect the need for kitchen cabinets, appliances, and flooring. Once updated, the home has an estimated value of $1,200,000+. Offering nearly 5,000 finished square feet, the home features 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 1 half bath, and the rare advantage of three primary suites, making it ideal for multigenerational living. Architectural highlights include a two-story foyer, formal living and dining rooms, private office, family room with a brick fireplace, screened porch, deck, and an expansive unfinished lower level with a full bath ready for your custom design. Enjoy nearby Columbia Association amenities, parks, trails, shopping, dining, and convenient access to US-29, MD-32, and I-70. A rare opportunity to customize a spacious home in one of Howard County's most desirable communities.
For sale
$949,900
4507 Mustering Drum, Ellicott City, MD 21042
5beds
4,924sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$6,255/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1987
0.32 Acres Lot
$954,600 Zestimate®
$193/sqft
$201/mo HOA
What's special
- 11 days |
- 1,899 |
- 54 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Allan Waschak 410-977-5700,
Northrop Realty 4105310321
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDHW2071772
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Laundry, Office
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Attached Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s), Primary Bedroom - Sitting Area
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Attached Bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Walk-In Closet(s), Attached Bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 16
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 13
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 13
Basement
- Features: Flooring - Rough-In
- Level: Lower
- Area: 1054 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 31 X 34
Breakfast room
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 13
Dining room
- Features: Chair Rail, Crown Molding
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 14
Family room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Wood Burning
- Level: Main
- Area: 299 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 23
Foyer
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Chair Rail, Crown Molding
- Level: Main
- Area: 136 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 X 17
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 19
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 X 7
Living room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Chair Rail, Crown Molding
- Level: Main
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 19
Office
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Built-in Features
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 15
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 16
Heating
- Central, Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Has Laundry, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Molding, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Dry Wall, 2 Story Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, High Ceilings
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Wood
- Doors: Six Panel
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Double Hung, Double Pane Windows, Wood Frames, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Full,Rough Bath Plumb,Unfinished,Connecting Stairway,Interior Entry,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Glass Doors, Mantel(s), Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,356
- Total interior livable area: 4,924 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,924
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Concrete, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods, Garden
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Cul-De-Sac, Suburban, Unknown Soil Type
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1402305755
- Zoning: R20
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block, Crawl Space
- Roof: Asbestos Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Phone, Water Available, Sewer Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Main Entrance Lock, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Dorsey Hall
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $2,415 annually
Location
- Region: Ellicott City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $193/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $839,967
- Annual tax amount: $12,059
- Date on market: 7/23/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Black Top
Estimated market value
$954,600
$907,000 - $1.00M
$5,741/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $949,900$193/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDHW2071772 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $793,533 +6.2% |
| 2024 | $8,412 +4.5% | $747,100 +4.5% |
| 2023 | $8,050 +4.7% | $714,900 -4.3% |
| 2022 | $7,687 +5% | $747,100 +14.9% |
| 2021 | $7,325 +3.5% | $650,500 +3.5% |
| 2020 | $7,074 +3.7% | $628,200 -3.4% |
| 2019 | $6,822 -3.9% | $650,500 +11.5% |
| 2018 | $7,097 -15.3% | $583,600 |
| 2017 | $8,380 +389.4% | $583,600 +5.3% |
| 2016 | $1,712 | $554,067 +2.7% |
| 2015 | $1,712 +2.5% | $539,300 +0.4% |
| 2014 | $1,671 | $537,400 +0.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $535,500 +0.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $533,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $533,600 |
| 2010 | -- | $533,600 -29.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $758,820 +15.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $657,442 +18.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $556,066 +22.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $454,690 +9.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $414,490 +10.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $374,290 +12% |
| 2003 | -- | $334,090 +6.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $314,420 +6.7% |
| 2001 | -- | $294,750 +167.9% |
| 2000 | -- | $110,030 |
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Neighborhood: 21042
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Northfield Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Dunloggin Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 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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