11885 Farside Road
Closed 8/2/24
Closed 8/2/24
Single FamilyProperty Type
3.05 acresLot Size
1985Year Built
$197/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$375/yrHOA Fees
3 carsParking Spaces
Description
11885 FARSIDE Rd. Ellicott City, MD 21042
Experience luxury living in this stunning Robert Kaplan-designed, custom-built masterpiece, perfectly situated on over 3 acres of elevated, beautifully landscaped grounds featuring a sparkling diving pool and jacuzzi in the sought after Farside neighborhood. The impressive driveway with a circular turnaround and a three-car garage offers ample parking, perfect for entertaining. Step inside to discover an elegant main level, showcasing an expansive Owners...11885 FARSIDE Rd. Ellicott City, MD 21042
Experience luxury living in this stunning Robert Kaplan-designed, custom-built masterpiece, perfectly situated on over 3 acres of elevated, beautifully landscaped grounds featuring a sparkling diving pool and jacuzzi in the sought after Farside neighborhood. The impressive driveway with a circular turnaround and a three-car garage offers ample parking, perfect for entertaining. Step inside to discover an elegant main level, showcasing an expansive Owners Suite with a cozy wood-burning fireplace and extensive built-in storage. The inviting Family Room, also with a wood-burning fireplace, seamlessly flows into the spacious kitchen with a sunny eat-in area, creating the perfect gathering spot for family and friends. Host unforgettable dinners in the sophisticated formal Dining Room, or retreat to the private library/office with an adjoining powder room. Ascend to the second level to find four generously sized bedrooms, two full baths, and two versatile bonus rooms, ideal for a home office, gym, or game room. The convenient back staircase adjacent to the kitchen provides easy access to the upstairs bedrooms or outside to the pool. The lower level is an entertainer’s dream, featuring a vast gathering room with a long stylish bar and another wood-burning stove, a separate game room, and a full bath. This home is also eco-friendly, offering sustainable living, with owned solar panels that convey. Don't miss your chance to own this exquisite estate, where luxury, comfort, and style meet
ALL OFFERS DUE BY TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2 024 AT 5:00PM
Experience luxury living in this stunning Robert Kaplan-designed, custom-built masterpiece, perfectly situated on over 3 acres of elevated, beautifully landscaped grounds featuring a sparkling diving pool and jacuzzi in the sought after Farside neighborhood. The impressive driveway with a circular turnaround and a three-car garage offers ample parking, perfect for entertaining. Step inside to discover an elegant main level, showcasing an expansive Owners...11885 FARSIDE Rd. Ellicott City, MD 21042
Experience luxury living in this stunning Robert Kaplan-designed, custom-built masterpiece, perfectly situated on over 3 acres of elevated, beautifully landscaped grounds featuring a sparkling diving pool and jacuzzi in the sought after Farside neighborhood. The impressive driveway with a circular turnaround and a three-car garage offers ample parking, perfect for entertaining. Step inside to discover an elegant main level, showcasing an expansive Owners Suite with a cozy wood-burning fireplace and extensive built-in storage. The inviting Family Room, also with a wood-burning fireplace, seamlessly flows into the spacious kitchen with a sunny eat-in area, creating the perfect gathering spot for family and friends. Host unforgettable dinners in the sophisticated formal Dining Room, or retreat to the private library/office with an adjoining powder room. Ascend to the second level to find four generously sized bedrooms, two full baths, and two versatile bonus rooms, ideal for a home office, gym, or game room. The convenient back staircase adjacent to the kitchen provides easy access to the upstairs bedrooms or outside to the pool. The lower level is an entertainer’s dream, featuring a vast gathering room with a long stylish bar and another wood-burning stove, a separate game room, and a full bath. This home is also eco-friendly, offering sustainable living, with owned solar panels that convey. Don't miss your chance to own this exquisite estate, where luxury, comfort, and style meet
ALL OFFERS DUE BY TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2 024 AT 5:00PM
- Listed by: Melvina Brown 410.925.9202 rochellmelvina@msn.com • RE/MAX Realty Group
- Listed by: Rochell Brown Jr. 410.925.7374 rochellbrown@remax.net • RE/MAX Realty Group
Listing closed: 08/02/2024 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDHW2040446
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$1,351,000
Avg days on market
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Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
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Location
Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Realty Group
Sold By Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
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$7,837 per month
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Principal and Interest
$6,673
Property Taxes
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1Property Information for 11885 Farside Road
Property Details
- Taxes: $13,594 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
- County: Howard County
- Tax ID Number: 1403307328
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Condo Coop Association: No
- HOA: Yes
- Entry Floor Number: 1
- Structure Type: Detached
- Style: Contemporary
- Levels/Stories: 3
- Waterfront: No
- Garage: Yes
- Expected On Market Date: 06-01-2024
- Subdivision: FARSIDE
- Subdivision: FARSIDE (HOWARD MD)
- Total Parking Spaces: 3
- Central Air: No
- Basement: Yes
- Above Grade Finished SQFT: 4,724.00
- Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Below Grade Finished SQFT: 1,611.00
- Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 538.00
- Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Total Below Grade SQFT: 2,149.00
- Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
- New Construction: No
Building Information
- Stories: 3
- Year Built: 1985
- Lot Size: 3.05 AC / 132,858 SF
Location
Location
- In City Limits: No
- School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
- School District County ID: 121139568958
- SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
- County: HOWARD
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
- HOA Name: FARSIDE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
- Senior Community: No
- Type of Condo: Home Owner Association
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tax Assessed Value: $960,300
- Year Assessed: 2024
- County Tax: $10,812
- Improvement Assessed Value: $718,800
- Land Assessed Value: $241,500
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Municipal Trash: Yes
- Land Use Code: R
- Refuse Fee: $365
- Zoning: RCDEO
- Tax Lot: 53
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
Rooms
Main
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
All Lower Levels
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Rooms
- Room List: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Library, Bedroom 1, Office, Recreation Room, Bonus Room
- Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Recreation Room
- Room Length: 38.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
- Room Type: Office
- Room Length: 23.0
- Room Width: 16.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
- Room Type: Bonus Room
- Room Length: 23.0
- Room Width: 16.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Length: 23.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
- Room Type: Game Room
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Width: 19.0
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Width: 17.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Length: 16.0
- Room Width: 15.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 12
- Room Type: Library
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Width: 16.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 13
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Length: 25.0
- Room Width: 13.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning
Building Info
Building Info
- Total Finished SQFT: 6,335.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 6,335.00
- Total SQFT: 6,873.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Frame
- Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Full, Fully Finished, Heated, Sump Pump, Walkout Stairs
- Foundation Details: Block
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 4
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Parcel ID: 15377815
- Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
- Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 3
- Total Garage Spaces: 3
- Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Bar, Cedar Closet(s), Double/Dual Staircase, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Gourmet, Formal/Separate Dining Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 3
- Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Pool: Yes - Personal
- Personal Pool Features: Fenced, Filtered, Heated, In Ground
Utilities
Utilities
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Heat Pump(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Hot Water: Electric, Solar
- Water Source: Well
- Sewer Septic: Aerobic Septic
Confidential Data
Listing Office
- List Agent AOR: Howard County Association of REALTORS
Property History for 11885 Farside Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2024 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1539515607 | $1,250,000 | — |
| Aug 2, 2024 | Closed BRIGHT #MDHW2040446 | $1,250,000 | — |
| Jul 20, 2024 | Pending BRIGHT #MDHW2040446 | — | |
| Jul 19, 2024 | Closed BRIGHT #MDHW2040446 | $1,350,000 | — |
| Jun 6, 2024 | Pending BRIGHT #MDHW2040446 | — | |
| Jun 5, 2024 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW2040446 | — | |
| Jun 5, 2024 | Temp Off Market BRIGHT #MDHW2040446 | — | |
| Jun 1, 2024 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW2040446 | $900,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/02/2024 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1539515607 | $1,250,000 |
| 08/02/2024 | Closed BRIGHT #MDHW2040446 | $1,250,000 |
| 07/20/2024 | Pending BRIGHT #MDHW2040446 | — |
| 07/19/2024 | Closed BRIGHT #MDHW2040446 | $1,350,000 |
| 06/06/2024 | Pending BRIGHT #MDHW2040446 | — |
| 06/05/2024 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW2040446 | — |
| 06/05/2024 | Temp Off Market BRIGHT #MDHW2040446 | — |
| 06/01/2024 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW2040446 | $900,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 11885 Farside Road
Taxable Value
Land
-Additions
-Total-
Tax Record
2026
$16,526 ($1,377 / month)Home Facts
Beds
0Baths
5Total Finished SqFt
6,335 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt
4,724 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt
1,611 SqFtStories
2Lot Size
132,858 SqFtStyle
Single Family ResidenceYear Built
1985Year Renovated
1985Zoning
RCDEOCounty
HOWARDAPN
03-307328Schools near 11885 Farside Road
This home is within Howard County Public Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Triadelphia Ridge Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Folly Quarter Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
River Hill High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Homewood School Public6 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 11885 Farside Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042 | $1,250,000 | 5 | 5 | 6,335 | 132,858 |
$925,000 | 6 | 5 | 6,197 | 136,343 | |
$841,001 | 3 | 4 | 3,502 | 161,608 | |
$750,000 | 4 | 4 | 4,790 | 152,896 | |
– | – | 7.5 | 8,774 | 158,558 | |
$1,500,000 | 5 | 7 | 7,438 | 152,460 | |
– | – | 5 | 3,480 | 143,312 | |
$1,770,450 | 6 | 7 | 9,483 | 222,156 | |
$895,000 | 4 | 4 | 5,100 | 131,551 | |
$1,200,000 | – | 5.5 | 6,501 | 290,981 | |
$900,000 | 5 | 5 | 6,648 | 245,243 | |
– | – | 4 | 5,964 | 131,116 | |
$1,375,000 | 5 | 6 | 5,683 | 158,994 | |
$755,000 | 5 | 6 | – | 144,619 | |
$902,500 | 5 | 3 | 3,165 | 161,172 | |
– | – | 5 | 4,068 | 137,214 |
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