3609 Valley Road

Closed 12/4/23

Master bedroom - lot closets and ceiling fan

Lower level - also has a 3rd full bathroom!

Rear deck - entire length of the house (48')

Deck is composite with power retractable awning

Last Sold Price

$560,000

3 beds3 baths1,971 sqft$284/sqft

3609 Valley Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042

Description

OFFER DEADLINE: Multiple offers have been received; sellers will review all offers after deadline Monday 10/30 by 3pm. This beautiful brick split foyer in Macalpine has been lovingly cared for by longtime owners for over 40 years. The home has been impeccably maintained and features comfortable living spaces, large rooms with plenty of natural light, 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, a gorgeous stone fireplace, a fantastic lot with lots of trees and an ENORMOUS 48' x 12' composite deck spanning the...OFFER DEADLINE: Multiple offers have been received; sellers will review all offers after deadline Monday 10/30 by 3pm. This beautiful brick split foyer in Macalpine has been lovingly cared for by longtime owners for over 40 years. The home has been impeccably maintained and features comfortable living spaces, large rooms with plenty of natural light, 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, a gorgeous stone fireplace, a fantastic lot with lots of trees and an ENORMOUS 48' x 12' composite deck spanning the entire rear length of the house! Deck has two sliders for access from dining room or master bedroom, and a power retractable awning too! Full house Generac generator with balance of 10-year warranty. Don't miss this great opportunity to find a well-cared for home in an amazing location with excellent local schools. Zoned to Centennial HS / Dunloggin MS / Northfield ES.

LISTING CLOSED: 12/04/2023 12:00 AM

Listed by Kevin S Lee • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
P: (443) 846-6965 kevin.lee@lnf.com

Property Details for 3609 Valley Road

Status

Closed

MLS #

MDHW2033966

Days on Market

Taxes

$6,279 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Fee Simple

Year Built

1972

Lot Size

0.25 AC / 11,020 SF

County

Howard County

Tax ID Number

1402228351

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Detached

Style

Split Foyer

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

Garage

Yes

Expected On Market Date

10-27-2023

Subdivision

MACALPINE

Subdivision

MACALPINE (HOWARD MD)

Total Parking Spaces

Central Air

Yes

Basement

Above Grade Finished SQFT

1,421.00

Above Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

Below Grade Finished SQFT

550.00

Below Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

Below Grade Unfinished SQFT

.00

Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source

Assessor

Total Below Grade SQFT

550.00

Total Below Grade SQFT Source

Assessor

New Construction

Building Winterized Y/N

Property Condition

Excellent

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$630,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

98.4%

a front view of house with yard and outdoor seating

1/50

$645,000

Sold 07/02/26

3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,300
Square Feet: 0.53
Acres

3494 Walker Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21042

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,088
Square Feet: 0.49
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2633 Melba Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,285
Square Feet: 0.48
Acres

3418 Jay Court, Ellicott City, MD 21042

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,077
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Acres

3725 Valley Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,872
Square Feet: 0.46
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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,893
Square Feet: 0.57
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8101 Forest Hill Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043

a view of a house with backyard and sitting area

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,620
Square Feet: 0.48
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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,956
Square Feet: 0.46
Acres

3798 Plum Meadow Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21042

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,794
Square Feet: 0.46
Acres

3138 Brookmede Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042

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Building Information for 3609 Valley Road

Stories2Year Built1972Building Size-Lot Size0.25 AC / 11,020 SF

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Principal and Interest

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Property Information for 3609 Valley Road

Location

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

School District County ID: 121139568958
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
Elementary School: NORTHFIELD (HOWARD MD)
ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
Middle Or Junior School: DUNLOGGIN (HOWARD MD)
MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
High School: CENTENNIAL (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

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2022
Tax Assessed Value: $414,400

Year Assessed: 2023
County Tax: $4,579
Improvement Assessed Value: $217,400
Land Assessed Value: $197,000
Clean Green Assessed: No
Front Foot Fee: $0
Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
Land Use Code: R
Refuse Fee: $325
Zoning: R20
Tax Lot: 30
School Tax: $0
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Main 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: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom
Stories: Lower 1, Main

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Living Room
Room Length: 20.0

Room Width: 15.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet

Room 2

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 14.0

Room Width: 12.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Breakfast Nook, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Kitchen - Eat-in, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Pantry

Room 3

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Length: 11.0

Room Width: 12.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments

Room 4

Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Length: 15.0

Room Width: 12.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Attached Bathroom, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet, Window Treatments

Room 5

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Length: 13.0

Room Width: 11.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet, Window Treatments

Room 6

Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 7

Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 8

Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 9

Room Type: Family Room
Room Length: 26.0

Room Width: 16.0
Room Level: Lower 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Window Treatments, Fireplace - Gas

Room 10

Room Type: Bathroom 3
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,971.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,971.00
Total SQFT: 1,971.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Brick
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8026/8904/9578/802689049578_512_384_WM_eFpO0LAm4qmFfgSr.jpg
Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Carpet, Vinyl
Foundation Details: Slab
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Main Level-3, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 3
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard

Parcel ID: 15363000
Additional Parcels: No
Ground Rent Exists: No

Parking

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

Total Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized

Interior Features

Interior Features: Attic, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Kitchen - Eat-In, Pantry, Window Treatments
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
Accessibility Features: None
Security Features: Security System
Laundry Type: Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Awning(s)
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Howard County Association of REALTORS
List Agent URL: https://www.longandfoster.com/KevinLee

Property History for 3609 Valley Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Dec 4, 2023	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1524456968	$560,000	—
Dec 4, 2023	Closed BRIGHT #MDHW2033966	$560,000	—
Oct 30, 2023	Pending BRIGHT #MDHW2033966		—
Oct 27, 2023	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW2033966	$530,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
12/04/2023	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1524456968	$560,000
12/04/2023	Closed BRIGHT #MDHW2033966	$560,000
10/30/2023	Pending BRIGHT #MDHW2033966	—
10/27/2023	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW2033966	$530,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 3609 Valley Road

Taxable ValueLand$207,000Additions$302,100Total$509,100

Tax Record2025$7,477 ($623 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,971 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,421 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt550 SqFtLot Size11,020 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1972Year Renovated1972ZoningR20CountyHOWARDAPN02-228351

Schools near 3609 Valley Road

This home is within Howard County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Northfield Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	1.1 mi
7/10	Dunloggin Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.0 mi
10/10	Centennial High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	2.5 mi
1/10	Homewood School	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	4.1 mi
NR	Applications And Research Laboratory	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	4.3 mi
NR	Cedar Lane Special Center	Public - Choice school	PK to 12	9.3 mi
NR	St. Johns Parish Day School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 5	0.1 mi
NR	Crossroads Adventist School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.7 mi
NR	Resurrection St Paul School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Northfield Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	1.1 mi
7/10	Dunloggin Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.0 mi
10/10	Centennial High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	2.5 mi
1/10	Homewood School Public6 to 12 Choice school	4.1 mi
NR	Applications And Research Laboratory Public9 to 12 Choice school	4.3 mi
NR	Cedar Lane Special Center PublicPK to 12 Choice school	9.3 mi
NR	St. Johns Parish Day School PrivatePK to 5 Nearby school	0.1 mi
NR	Crossroads Adventist School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.7 mi
NR	Resurrection St Paul School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.8 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: 3609 Valley Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042	$560,000	3	3	1,971	11,020
3617 Valley Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042	$665,000	5	3	3,630	11,369
3605 Valley Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042	$476,000	3	3	2,221	10,628
3602 St Johns Lane, Ellicott City, MD 21042	$660,125	4	3	2,132	15,594
3606 St Johns Lane, Ellicott City, MD 21042	–	–	2.5	2,409	15,725
3621 Valley Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042	–	–	2.5	2,449	10,018
3614 Valley Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042	$565,000	4	3	–	26,223
3600 St Johns Lane, Ellicott City, MD 21042	$1,125,000	–	–	6,145	–
3610 Valley Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042	$690,000	4	3	3,489	42,471
3625 Valley Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042	$490,000	4	3	2,285	10,105
9105 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042	$1,180,000	–	–	4,113	–
3614 St Johns Lane, Ellicott City, MD 21042	$370,000	3	2	1,464	10,105
9096 Tiber Ridge Court, Ellicott City, MD 21042	$500,000	4	3	2,387	11,011
3626 Valley Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042	$552,000	4	3	2,820	17,249
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