Professional Photos 9/29/26. Welcome to this beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated home, where timeless design, generous living spaces, and a private backyard retreat come together to create an exceptional place to call home. Nestled in the desirable Cardinal Forest neighborhood, this impressive residence offers five bedrooms, three full bathrooms, one half bath, and an extraordinary array of indoor and outdoor spaces designed for comfortable everyday living and effortless entertaining. The inviting main level welcomes you with rich hardwood floors, abundant natural light, recessed lighting, and a gracious floor plan that flows beautifully from room to room. A formal sitting room and separate dining room provide an elegant setting for entertaining, while the heart of the home is the spacious kitchen, offering abundant cabinetry and counter space, a pantry, including a Bosch dishwasher. A comfortable breakfast area overlooks the family room, creating an easy connection between the kitchen and casual living spaces. The family room is truly a gathering place, featuring a vaulted ceiling, gas fireplace with a beautiful stone mantel, plantation shutters, and oversized windows that bring the outdoors in and fill the space with natural light. Upstairs, four generously sized bedrooms and two full bathrooms provide plenty of room for family and guests. The expansive primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with a vaulted ceiling, plantation shutters, deep closet space, and a luxurious en-suite bathroom featuring a soaking tub, double vanities, and an oversized walk-in closet. A charming Juliet balcony adds architectural character and enhances the home's light and airy feel. The finished lower level adds exceptional flexibility with a fifth bedroom, full bathroom, spacious recreation room, and additional covered storage—perfect for guests, a home office, gym, playroom, or private living space. And then, step outside. The main level opens onto a beautiful, screened porch overlooking the lushly landscaped backyard. Here, everyday living becomes an experience. Gather around the dedicated grilling area (Gas grill conveys) with a built-in gas line, unwind in the hot tub, or make your way down to the spectacular in-ground solar-heated pool, where summer days and evenings are made for relaxing and entertaining. Mature landscaping surrounds the property, creating a wonderful sense of privacy and transforming the backyard into a peaceful retreat of its own. Additional updates provide both comfort and peace of mind, including a two-year-old roof with gutter guards, Anderson replacement windows installed approximately three years ago, an attached two-car garage, and an EV charging station. With its spacious and versatile floor plan, thoughtful updates, beautiful architectural details, and exceptional resort-style outdoor living, 8825 Cardinal Forest Circle offers the rare combination of comfort, privacy, and amenities that make a house truly feel like home.
For sale
$875,000
8825 Cardinal Forest Cir, Laurel, MD 20723
5beds
3,581sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1986
0.32 Acres Lot
$866,700 Zestimate®
$244/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spectacular in-ground solar-heated poolFinished lower levelAnderson replacement windowsLushly landscaped backyardOversized walk-in closetPrivate backyard retreatAttached two-car garage
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Erica O'Neill 301-728-4302,
RLAH @properties 301-652-0643,
Co-Listing Team: Tamara Kucik Team, Co-Listing Agent: Tamara E Kucik 301-580-5002,
RLAH @properties
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDHW2072074
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Sun/Florida Room, Great Room, Laundry
Family room
- Level: Unspecified
Great room
- Level: Unspecified
Laundry
- Level: Unspecified
Other
- Level: Unspecified
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room
Features
- Kitchen - Table Space, Dining Area, Open Floorplan, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Area, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Wood
- Doors: French Doors, Sliding Glass, Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Screens, Skylight(s), Window Treatments
- Basement: Finished,Exterior Entry,Improved,Shelving
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane, Mantel(s), Stone
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,581
- Total interior livable area: 3,581 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,511
- Finished area below ground: 1,070
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Asphalt, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Screened, Porch
- Exterior features: Sidewalks, Lighting, Barbecue, Extensive Hardscape, Rain Gutters
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Filtered, Heated, In Ground, Solar Heat, Private
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Hot Tub
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Features: Backs to Trees, Landscaped, Stream/Creek, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1406479383
- Zoning: R20
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1986
Details
- Builder name: RANDALL BUILDERS
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Cardinal Forest
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Laurel
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $244/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $719,800
- Annual tax amount: $10,766
- Date on market: 9/30/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$866,700
$823,000 - $910,000
$4,525/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $875,000+34.6%$244/sqft |
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| 8/2/2005 | Sold | $650,000$182/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,250 +40.8% | $668,100 +3.4% |
| 2024 | $7,278 +3.5% | $646,333 +3.5% |
| 2023 | $7,033 +3.6% | $624,567 +3.6% |
| 2022 | $6,788 +4.5% | $602,800 +4.5% |
| 2021 | $6,496 +4.7% | $576,933 +4.7% |
| 2020 | $6,205 +4.9% | $551,067 +4.9% |
| 2019 | $5,914 -7.4% | $525,200 |
| 2018 | $6,386 -15.7% | $525,200 |
| 2017 | $7,573 | $525,200 -7.6% |
| 2016 | -- | $568,300 +11.9% |
| 2015 | -- | $508,000 +13.5% |
| 2014 | -- | $447,700 +15.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $387,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $387,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $387,400 -29.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $550,000 -12.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $630,886 +8.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $579,783 +9.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $528,680 +13.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $466,990 +15.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $405,300 +18% |
| 2004 | -- | $343,610 +10% |
| 2003 | -- | $312,236 +11.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $280,863 +12.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $249,490 +151.5% |
| 2000 | -- | $99,210 |
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Neighborhood: 20723
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Reservoir
- 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.





