Welcome to this charming ranch-style home in the heart of Ellicott City offering spacious living across two finished levels. The main level showcases beautiful crown molding and recessed lighting throughout, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The bright living room features a cozy wood-burning fireplace, while the separate dining room provides the perfect setting for gatherings and entertaining. The updated kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and a stylish tiled backsplash. The primary bedroom, two additional bedrooms, and a full bathroom complete the main level. The finished lower level expands the living space with a large family room highlighted by a second wood-burning fireplace, two additional bedrooms, and a full bathroom—ideal for guests, a home office, or multi-generational living. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, and major commuter routes, this home offers comfort, functionality, and an excellent location.
For sale
Price cut: $25.1K (7/23)
$649,900
8530 Linwood Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21043
5beds
2,614sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$4,143/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
0.59 Acres Lot
$641,800 Zestimate®
$249/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Second wood-burning fireplaceCozy wood-burning fireplaceFinished lower levelStylish tiled backsplashRecessed lighting throughoutStainless steel appliancesBeautiful crown molding
- 72 days |
- 1,480 |
- 85 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Scott Swahl 301-275-9300,
Redfin Corp 3016586186
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDHW2068176
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 1494
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Microwave, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Crown Molding, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,988
- Total interior livable area: 2,614 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,494
- Finished area below ground: 1,120
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.59 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1402216116
- Zoning: R20
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ellicott City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $249/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $598,400
- Annual tax amount: $8,201
- Date on market: 5/15/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$641,800
$610,000 - $674,000
$3,699/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/23/2026 | Price change | $649,900-3.7%$249/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDHW2068176 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2026 | Price change | $675,000-3.6%$258/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2068176 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $699,900+21.7%$268/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2068176 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2022 | Sold | $575,000$220/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2011302 Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2022 | Pending sale | $575,000$220/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2011302 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2022 | Listed for sale | $575,000+78.7%$220/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2011302 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2021 | Sold | $321,800$123/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2004446 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $526,000 +16% |
| 2024 | $5,108 +19% | $453,600 +19% |
| 2023 | $4,292 +4.9% | $381,200 |
| 2022 | $4,091 +5.2% | $381,200 +10.3% |
| 2021 | $3,890 +5.5% | $345,467 +5.5% |
| 2020 | $3,689 +0.5% | $327,600 |
| 2019 | $3,671 -6.9% | $327,600 +1% |
| 2018 | $3,945 -17.4% | $324,400 +0.5% |
| 2017 | $4,776 | $322,800 +4.1% |
| 2016 | -- | $309,967 +4.3% |
| 2015 | -- | $297,133 +4.5% |
| 2014 | -- | $284,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $284,300 |
| 2012 | -- | $284,300 -17.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $345,300 0% |
| 2010 | -- | $345,350 |
| 2009 | -- | $345,350 -4% |
| 2008 | -- | $359,730 +13.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $316,196 +16% |
| 2006 | -- | $272,663 +19% |
| 2005 | -- | $229,130 +7.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $213,246 +8% |
| 2003 | -- | $197,363 +8.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $181,480 +1.8% |
| 2001 | -- | $178,346 +154.5% |
| 2000 | -- | $70,080 |
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Neighborhood: 21043
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Veterans Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 7/10Dunloggin Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 9/10Mount Hebron High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 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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