12222 Benson Branch Rd

Ellicott City, MD 21042

$725,000
Price
4
Beds
2,601 Sq. Ft.
$279 / Sq. Ft.
2,601
Sq. Ft.
$279
per Sq. Ft.
Coming SoonOpen: 1/23 03:00PM - 05:00PM
Coming SoonOpen: 1/23 03:00PM - 05:00PM
Rear Garden in bloom mid-June
rear garden in late-Feb/early March
Photo of the dam
recently completed Stream project

Description

Located in a desirable lake neighborhood, this beautifully updated home sits on over one acre and offers a lifestyle surrounded by nature. Just steps from your door is the scenic lake, featuring 1 kilometer of walking paths, fishing, nature trails, and abundant wildlife including bald eagles and herons. Inside, the home features an open and inviting layout with hardwood floors throughout the main and upper levels, including newly refinished hardwoods in the foyer, living room, and dining room (Jan...Located in a desirable lake neighborhood, this beautifully updated home sits on over one acre and offers a lifestyle surrounded by nature. Just steps from your door is the scenic lake, featuring 1 kilometer of walking paths, fishing, nature trails, and abundant wildlife including bald eagles and herons. Inside, the home features an open and inviting layout with hardwood floors throughout the main and upper levels, including newly refinished hardwoods in the foyer, living room, and dining room (Jan 2026). The kitchen offers Kemper cherry cabinets with exceptional storage, quartz countertops, expansive counter space with bar-height seating, an LG Instaview refrigerator, and a picturesque view of the garden and backyard from the kitchen sink. A cozy family room with a wood-burning fireplace opens to a stunning sunroom overlooking the backyard, while the 3-season room features TimberTech flooring added in 2024. The upper level offers generously sized bedrooms with hardwood floors, two fully updated full baths (2019), and built-in bookcases in two rooms. The finished lower level includes new carpet tiles and lighting (2023), providing additional living space. Numerous updates include R38 attic insulation (2016), sunroom renovation (2017), whole-house water filtration and softener system (2020), full kitchen and living room renovation (2021), new breaker box and fuses (2021), making this home a perfect blend of comfort, quality, and serene lake living. Close to shopping (Columbia & Rt. 40), Easy commute to Baltimore/DC/NSA/APL. Triadelphia Ridge Elementary School / Folly Quarter Middle School/ Glenelg High School!
  1. Listed by Jay J Fischetti • Keller Williams Realty Centre
    P: (301)-674-2929 jay@jayfischetti.com
  2. Listed by Brandy M Naecker • Keller Williams Realty Centre
    P: (301)-395-2044 brandy@jayfischetti.com

Property Details for 12222 Benson Branch Road

Tax ID Number
1403297225
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No

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Property Details for 12222 Benson Branch Road

StatusComing Soon
MLS #MDHW2063002
Days on Market-
Taxes$8,000 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1972
Lot Size1.16 AC / 50,530 SF
CountyHoward County

Location

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Building Information for 12222 Benson Branch Road

Stories3Year Built1972Building Size-Lot Size1.16 AC / 50,530 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,200 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,534

Property Taxes

$667

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 12222 Benson Branch Road

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
  • School District County ID: 121139568958
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: TRIADELPHIA RIDGE (HOWARD MD)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: FOLLY QUARTER (HOWARD MD)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: GLENELG (HOWARD MD)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: HOWARD
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • HOA Condo Coop Amenities: Common Grounds, Lake, Picnic Area
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $538,833
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $5,866
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $301,500
  • Land Assessed Value: $352,800
  • Special Assessment Pymnt: Annually
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Front Foot Fee: $0
  • Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Land Use Code: R
  • Refuse Fee: $365
  • Zoning: RRDEO
  • Tax Lot: 42
  • School Tax: $0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # 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
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Foyer, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Utility Room
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 16 X 11
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 15 X 10
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 10 X 10
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 4
  • Room Type: Game Room
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 25 X 12
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 5
  • Room Type: Utility Room
  • Room Length: 30.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Concrete
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12 X 11
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 7
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Length: 5.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 8
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 9
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - HardWood
Room 10
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 11
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Built-Ins, Countertop(s) - Quartz, Dining Area, Flooring - HardWood, Island, Kitchen - Eat-in, Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Pantry
Room 12
  • Room Type: Sun/Florida Room
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 13
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,601.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,601.00
  • Total SQFT: 3,138.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Combination, Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8044/6383/9154/804463839154_512_384_WM_4e0q9peZAxP0jbBR.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Wood
  • Basement Type: Full, Improved, Interior Access, Shelving, Sump Pump
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Room and Floor: 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: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Trees/Wooded, Landscaping, Pond
  • Road Responsibility: City/County
  • Fencing: Rear
  • Parcel ID: 15376893
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Dining Area, Primary Bath(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Upgraded Countertops
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Mantel(s), Screen
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven - Self Cleaning, Stove, Washer, Icemaker, Refrigerator, Built-In Microwave, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Electric
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Door Features: Sliding Glass
  • Window Features: Double Pane, Screens, ENERGY STAR Qualified
  • Laundry Type: Dryer In Unit, Has Laundry, Main Floor, Washer In Unit
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://youtu.be/ItML4fCaSkM
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Play Area
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Heat Pump(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Central, Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Private
  • Sewer Septic: Private Septic Tank
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Howard County Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.jayfischetti.com

Property History for 12222 Benson Branch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 22, 2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #559150026

$517,000

+2.5% / yr

Jun 22, 2015

Closed

BRIGHT #1000846381

$517,000—
Apr 25, 2015

Pending

BRIGHT #1000846381

—
Feb 19, 2015

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000846381

$525,000—
May 23, 2002

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #94722920

$374,900—
May 9, 2002

Closed

BRIGHT #MDHW149432

$374,900—
Mar 9, 2002

Pending

BRIGHT #MDHW149432

—
Mar 9, 2002

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDHW149432

$374,900—
Mar 3, 1997

Closed

BRIGHT #1007048434

$240,000—
Jan 21, 1997

Pending

BRIGHT #1007048434

—
Oct 8, 1996

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007048434

$250,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/22/2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #559150026

$517,000

+2.5% / yr

06/22/2015

Closed

BRIGHT #1000846381

$517,000
04/25/2015

Pending

BRIGHT #1000846381

—
02/19/2015

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000846381

$525,000
05/23/2002

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #94722920

$374,900
05/09/2002

Closed

BRIGHT #MDHW149432

$374,900
03/09/2002

Pending

BRIGHT #MDHW149432

—
03/09/2002

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDHW149432

$374,900
03/03/1997

Closed

BRIGHT #1007048434

$240,000
01/21/1997

Pending

BRIGHT #1007048434

—
10/08/1996

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007048434

$250,000

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Public Records for 12222 Benson Branch Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2022$5,417 ($451 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,601 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,001 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt600 SqFtStories2Lot Size50,530 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1972ZoningRRDEOCountyHOWARDAPN03-297225Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 12222 Benson Branch Road

This home is within Howard County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Triadelphia Ridge Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Folly Quarter Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Glenelg High School
Public - 9 to 12
Cedar Lane Special Center
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Triadelphia Ridge Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Folly Quarter Middle School
Public6 to 8

Glenelg High School
Public9 to 12

Cedar Lane Special Center
PublicPK 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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More information about 12222 Benson Branch Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042

12222 Benson Branch Road is a single family home Coming Soon in Ellicott City, MD 21042. This property is currently priced at $725,000. This listing's school district is Howard County Public Schools. Nearby schools include Triadelphia Ridge Elementary School, Folly Quarter Middle School and Glenelg High School. 12222 Benson Branch Road is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 2,601 sqft single family home built in 1972.

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