12256 Frederick Road

Closed 7/16/21

Last Sold Price

$875,000

5 beds4 baths5,235 sqft$167/sqft

12256 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042

Description

Welcome Home! Stunning stately home now available in sought after area of Western Howard County/Ellicott City! This charming home features over 5,000+ square feet of finished living space on a lush just about 4 acre parcel privately set back off of Frederick Rd. Property features gleaming hardwoods throughout main and upper levels, multiple living spaces including family, living, dining, kitchen, and a fully finished basement. Two fireplaces on the main level in living and family room spaces, custom...Welcome Home! Stunning stately home now available in sought after area of Western Howard County/Ellicott City! This charming home features over 5,000+ square feet of finished living space on a lush just about 4 acre parcel privately set back off of Frederick Rd. Property features gleaming hardwoods throughout main and upper levels, multiple living spaces including family, living, dining, kitchen, and a fully finished basement. Two fireplaces on the main level in living and family room spaces, custom chair-rails and molding. Expansive eat in kitchen showcases updated stainless steel appliances and on-trend white cabinetry. Upper level boasts 4 generously sized bedrooms including master bedroom complete with master bath . Lower level offers additional living space with an additional bedroom and full bath and double doors leading to a private patio space complete with built in outdoor range. Multi-generational living is definitely an option. This home also includes a 4 car garage (2 attached and 2 detached) along with a detached fully finished 2 story barn with a half bath, sink, and dishwasher. So many options. Roof replaced in Dec/Jan 2019. Freshly painted throughout. Surrounded by conservation green space you will find this home private, secluded, and serene, yet close to all Ellicott City has to offer! Top Howard County Schools- Marriotts Ridge HS. Won't last long! A must see!

LISTING CLOSED: 07/16/2021 12:00 AM

Property Details for 12256 Frederick Road

Status

Closed

MLS #

MDHW293878

Days on Market

Taxes

$9,991 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Fee Simple

Year Built

1974

Lot Size

3.95 AC / 172,062 SF

County

Howard County

Tax ID Number

1403335364

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Detached

Style

Colonial

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

Views

Trees/Woods, Scenic Vista, Garden/Lawn

Garage

Yes

Subdivision

NONE AVAILABLE

Subdivision

NONE AVAILABLE (HOWARD MD)

Total Parking Spaces

Central Air

Yes

Basement

Yes

Above Grade Finished SQFT

3,707.00

Above Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

Below Grade Finished SQFT

1,528.00

Below Grade Fin SQFT Source

Estimated

Below Grade Unfinished SQFT

.00

Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source

Assessor

Total Below Grade SQFT

1,528.00

Total Below Grade SQFT Source

Estimated

New Construction

Property Condition

Excellent

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,025,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

102.3%

1/58

$975,000

Sold 02/26/26

5
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4,515
Square Feet: 4.58
Acres

3662 Blackberry Lane, Ellicott City, MD 21042

a front view of a house with garden and porch

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Sold 02/13/25

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Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4,927
Square Feet: 2.3
Acres

12148 Mt Albert Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042

1/71

$879,000

Sold 08/15/25

5
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2,728
Square Feet: 1
Acres

11809 Triadelphia Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042

1/2

$1,144,000

Sold 08/04/26

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Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4,760
Square Feet: 0.33
Acres

2900 Blowing Rock Court, Ellicott City, MD 21042

1/2

$951,000

Sold 03/23/26

5
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4,191
Square Feet: 0.40
Acres

10800 Robin Lynn Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21042

1/100

$1,025,000

Sold 08/12/25

5
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4,025
Square Feet: 3.83
Acres

3633 Cameron Court, Ellicott City, MD 21042

a front view of a house with a garden and pathway

1/72

$1,125,000

Sold 05/06/25

5
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4,843
Square Feet: 0.53
Acres

2990 Pebble Beach Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21042

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Sold 08/11/26

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Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4,222
Square Feet: 0.37
Acres

2919 Poland Springs Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21042

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5
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3,316
Square Feet: 0.18
Acres

3193 St Charles Place, Ellicott City, MD 21042

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Location

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Building Information for 12256 Frederick Road

Stories3Year Built1974Building Size-Lot Size3.95 AC / 172,062 SF

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Principal and Interest

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Property Information for 12256 Frederick Road

Location

In City Limits: No
School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

School District County ID: 121139568958
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
Elementary School: WEST FRIENDSHIP (HOWARD MD)
ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
Middle Or Junior School: MOUNT VIEW (HOWARD MD)
MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
High School: MARRIOTTS RIDGE (HOWARD MD)
HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
County: HOWARD

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

Senior Community: No
Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2021
Tax Assessed Value: $716,800

Year Assessed: 2021
County Tax: $7,879
Improvement Assessed Value: $449,700
Land Assessed Value: $267,100
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 010
Refuse Fee: $310
Historic: No
Zoning: RRDEO
Tax Lot: 2
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
TaxDataUpdatedYN: No

Rooms

Main

# Bathrooms Count 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

# Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 1
# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1

Lower Level 1

# Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Sun/Florida Room, Recreation Room, Bathroom 1, Primary Bathroom
Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 2

Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 3

Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 4

Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 5

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 6

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 7

Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 8

Room Type: Sun/Florida Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 9

Room Type: Recreation Room
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 10

Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 5,235.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,707.00
Total SQFT: 5,235.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Other
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3045/8217/6909/304582176909_512_384_WM_dvkSJMVzSxPG8ZQK.jpg
Basement Type: Fully Finished
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, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 3
# Bathrooms Half: 1
Other Structure: 2nd Garage, Shed, Storage Barn/Shed

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Private, Rear Yard, Secluded, Trees/Wooded

Parcel ID: 15435106
Ground Rent Exists: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Driveway, Off Street
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2

Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
Total Garage Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Circular Driveway, Paved Driveway
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized

Interior Features

Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Store/Office, Wood Floors
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 2
Fireplace Features: Wood
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater, Dishwasher
Accessibility Features: None
Laundry Type: Has Laundry

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: BBQ Grill, Extensive Hardscape, Outbuilding(s)
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)

Pool: No Pool
Horse: No

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Water Source: Well
Sewer Septic: Community Septic Tank, Private Septic Tank

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Howard County Association of REALTORS
List Agent URL: www.simplyreferable.com

Property History for 12256 Frederick Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jul 16, 2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1467850819	$875,000	—
Jul 16, 2021	Closed BRIGHT #MDHW293878	$875,000	—
Jun 4, 2021	Pending BRIGHT #MDHW293878		—
May 18, 2021	Price Change BRIGHT #MDHW293878	$895,000	—
Apr 29, 2021	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW293878	$925,000	—
Mar 27, 2019	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDHW215624	$499,950	—
Jun 2, 2005	Closed BRIGHT #MDHW133506	$870,000	—
Apr 11, 2005	Pending BRIGHT #MDHW133506		—
Apr 11, 2005	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW133506	$870,000	—
Oct 26, 2001	Closed BRIGHT #MDHW168902	$475,000	—
Oct 1, 2001	Pending BRIGHT #MDHW168902		—
Apr 27, 2001	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW168902	$485,000	—
Apr 26, 2001	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDHW244166	$485,000	—
Apr 26, 2001	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW244166	$485,000	—
Jan 5, 2001	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDHW244138	$480,000	—
Jan 5, 2001	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW244138	$499,899	—
Dec 2, 2000	Expired BRIGHT #MDHW215632	$549,900	—
Nov 30, 2000	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDHW215624		—
Sep 29, 2000	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW215624	$499,900	—
May 9, 2000	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW215632	$549,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
07/16/2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1467850819	$875,000
07/16/2021	Closed BRIGHT #MDHW293878	$875,000
06/04/2021	Pending BRIGHT #MDHW293878	—
05/18/2021	Price Change BRIGHT #MDHW293878	$895,000
04/29/2021	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW293878	$925,000
03/27/2019	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDHW215624	$499,950
06/02/2005	Closed BRIGHT #MDHW133506	$870,000
04/11/2005	Pending BRIGHT #MDHW133506	—
04/11/2005	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW133506	$870,000
10/26/2001	Closed BRIGHT #MDHW168902	$475,000
10/01/2001	Pending BRIGHT #MDHW168902	—
04/27/2001	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW168902	$485,000
04/26/2001	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDHW244166	$485,000
04/26/2001	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW244166	$485,000
01/05/2001	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDHW244138	$480,000
01/05/2001	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW244138	$499,899
12/02/2000	Expired BRIGHT #MDHW215632	$549,900
11/30/2000	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDHW215624	—
09/29/2000	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW215624	$499,900
05/09/2000	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW215632	$549,900

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Public Records for 12256 Frederick Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$13,292 ($1,108 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,907 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,707 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,200 SqFtStories2Lot Size172,062 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1974Year Renovated1974ZoningRRDEOCountyHOWARDAPN03-335364

Schools near 12256 Frederick Road

This home is within Howard County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
10/10	West Friendship Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.5 mi
9/10	Mount View Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.4 mi
10/10	Marriotts Ridge High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.5 mi
2/10	Homewood School	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	5.0 mi
NR	Applications And Research Laboratory	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	5.0 mi
NR	Cedar Lane Special Center	Public - Choice school	PK to 12	10.1 mi


Rating	School	Distance
10/10	West Friendship Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.5 mi
9/10	Mount View Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.4 mi
10/10	Marriotts Ridge High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.5 mi
2/10	Homewood School Public6 to 12 Choice school	5.0 mi
NR	Applications And Research Laboratory Public9 to 12 Choice school	5.0 mi
NR	Cedar Lane Special Center PublicPK to 12 Choice school	10.1 mi

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: 12256 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042	$875,000	5	4	5,235	172,062
12304 Fox Meadow Lane, West Friendship, MD 21794	$675,000	4	5	6,367	42,557
12328 Fox Meadow Lane, West Friendship, MD 21794	$1,110,000	6	6	7,697	58,806
12336 Fox Meadow Lane, West Friendship, MD 21794	$1,180,000	5	7	5,943	54,450
12305 Fox Meadow Lane, West Friendship, MD 21794	$1,041,940	–	5.5	6,984	58,370
2425 Wood Stream Court, Ellicott City, MD 21042	$800,000	4	3	3,516	417,305
12310 Fox Meadow Lane, West Friendship, MD 21794	$855,000	5	6	–	1,742,400
2596 Sand Hill Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042	–	–	2.5	2,432	135,036
12309 Fox Meadow Lane, West Friendship, MD 21794	$556,372	–	4.5	4,100	58,806
2580 Sand Hill Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042	–	–	1	1,128	130,680
2568 Sand Hill Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042	–	–	2.5	1,982	130,680
12126 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042	$1,090,000	5	6	7,950	44,431
2601 Wynfield Road, West Friendship, MD 21794	$640,000	5	4	3,756	157,687
12235 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042	$942,500	5	4	5,332	250,034
12139 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042	$740,000	3	4	2,964	135,471
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