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Sold for $475,000
  • $475,000

    9871 Softwater Way, Columbia, MD 21046

    4beds
    2,055sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1982
    1,481 Square Feet Lot
    $485,700 Zestimate®
    $231/sqft
    $3,069 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $485,700

    $461,000 - $510,000

    $3,069/mo

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    What's special

    Impeccably updated! Engineered hardwoods flow throughout main & upper levels. Beautifully remodeled kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, porcelain tile flooring, and tons of Century Gatehouse Cabinetry with under-cabinet lighting. Open dining & living room offer upgraded moldings & recessed lighting. Slider leads to deck with stunning view of river & wooded wonderland! Perfect for enjoying your morning coffee and bird watching. Custom oak & poplar stairway leads to upper level. Primary suite walk-in & 2nd closet with Container Store closet systems. Remodeled ensuite bath offers double sinks & ceramic tile tub-surround. 2 additional bedrooms & 2nd remodeled full bath complete this level. Lower level included 4th bedroom & 3rd remodeled full bath. Bonus area with floating shelves offers many possibilities. Rec room is highlighted by high-efficiency fireplace, and slider to ground-level deck. Calling all fisherman! Back yard offers coveted access to Little Patuxent River, stocked with trout! Wow, so many updates!.. Kitchen, baths, roof, attic insulation, HVAC, H2O heater, FP/flue/chimney, and more! (See compete list in Documents). Great location in community with resident-run HOA. Just 500 ft to Patuxent Branch trailhead that connects miles of trails! Mins to Village Center, Lake Elkhorn and Columbia pools, shopping & restaurants. EZ access to commuter routes 32, 29 & I-95. Offer Today!

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Lois Leahy 443-250-9255,

    Keller Williams Realty Centre

    Bought with:

    Margaret Breerwood

    Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDHW2038194MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    Basement
    • Area: 760
    Heating
    • Heat Pump, Electric
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Ice Maker, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
    Features
    • Crown Molding, Open Floorplan, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Combination Dining/Living
    • Flooring: Engineered Wood, Luxury Vinyl, Ceramic Tile, Other, Wood
    • Doors: Sliding Glass
    • Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,280
    • Total interior livable area: 2,055 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,520
    • Finished area below ground: 535

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Assigned, Unassigned, Parking Lot
    • Details: Assigned Parking, Assigned Space #: 226
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Three
    • Stories: 3
    • Patio & porch: Deck
    • Pool features: None
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: River, Trees/Woods
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: River
    Lot
    • Size: 1,481 sqft
    • Features: Backs to Trees, Stream/Creek, Fishing Available, Landscaped, No Thru Street
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
    • Parcel number: 1416172219
    • Zoning: NT
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    • Property subtype: Townhouse
    Materials
    • Brick
    • Foundation: Other
    Condition
    • Excellent
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1982

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Columbia
    • Subdivision: Kings Contrivance

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • HOA fee: $517 annually
    • Amenities included: Common Grounds, Community Center, Jogging Path, Lake, Pool Mem Avail, Tennis Court(s), Tot Lots/Playground
    • Association name: HIDEAWAY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/20/2024Sold$475,000$231/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2038194 Report a problem
    4/15/2024Pending sale$475,000+69.6%$231/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2038194 Report a problem
    9/29/2018Sold$280,000-6.6%$136/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/12/2018Pending sale$299,900$146/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Ellicott City Enchanted Forest #1002083404 Report a problem
    8/16/2018Price change$299,900-3.3%$146/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Ellicott City Enchanted Forest #1002083404 Report a problem
    8/1/2018Price change$310,000-4.6%$151/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Ellicott City Enchanted Forest #1002083404 Report a problem
    7/22/2018Listed for sale$325,000+12.1%$158/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage #1002083404 Report a problem
    7/11/2012Listing removed$289,900$141/sqft
    Source: Long & Foster Real Estate #HW7798734 Report a problem
    6/27/2012Price change$289,900-3.3%$141/sqft
    Source: Long & Foster Real Estate #HW7798734 Report a problem
    3/21/2012Listed for sale$299,900$146/sqft
    Source: Long & Foster Real Estate #HW7798734 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025-- $348,000 +2.3%
    2024$3,832 +2.3%$340,300 +2.3%
    2023$3,745 +3.8%$332,600
    2022$3,609 +3.9%$332,600 +7.8%
    2021$3,473 +4.1%$308,400 +4.1%
    2020$3,336 +1.6%$296,300
    2019$3,283 -5.9%$296,300 +3.3%
    2018$3,487 -17.2%$286,767 +1.7%
    2017$4,212 +475.8%$282,000 +2.9%
    2016$732 $273,933 +3%
    2015$732 +2.5%$265,867 +3.1%
    2014$714 $257,800
    2013-- $257,800
    2012-- $257,800 -11.1%
    2011-- $290,000 0%
    2010-- $290,020
    2009-- $290,020 -4.6%
    2008-- $304,010 +17.4%
    2007-- $258,880 +21.1%
    2006-- $213,750 +26.8%
    2005-- $168,620 +7.4%
    2004-- $157,000 +8%
    2003-- $145,380 +8.7%
    2002-- $133,760 +0.4%
    2001-- $133,242 +151%
    2000-- $53,090

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 21046

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Guilford
    • Middle: Patuxent Valley
    • High: Hammond
    • District: Howard County Public School System

    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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