3978 View Top Road
Description
- Listed by Creig E Northrop III • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.P: (410) 531-0321 cnorthrop@northroprealty.com
Property Details for 3978 View Top Road
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$705,000
Avg days on market
27
Sale-to-list ratio
94.6%
Ellicott City, MD
9 comparable properties found
$690,000
Sold 12/11/25
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2,981
- Square Feet
- 0.53
- Acres
$720,000
Sold 06/26/25
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2,456
- Square Feet
- 0.43
- Acres
$470,000
Sold 10/22/25
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2,362
- Square Feet
- 0.46
- Acres
$650,000
Sold 03/07/25
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2,534
- Square Feet
- 0.46
- Acres
$575,000
Sold 10/30/24
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2,524
- Square Feet
- 0.68
- Acres
$705,000
Sold 07/25/25
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2,120
- Square Feet
- 0.46
- Acres
$750,000
Sold 09/10/24
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2,973
- Square Feet
- 0.43
- Acres
$759,995
Sold 06/16/26
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2,983
- Square Feet
- 0.14
- Acres
$785,000
Sold 07/11/25
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2,554
- Square Feet
- 0.16
- Acres
Location
Sold By CENTURY 21 New Millennium
Building Information for 3978 View Top Road
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1Property Information for 3978 View Top Road
- School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
- School District County ID: 121139568958
- Elementary School: NORTHFIELD (HOWARD MD)
- Middle Or Junior School: DUNLOGGIN (HOWARD MD)
- High School: CENTENNIAL (HOWARD MD)
- County: HOWARD
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Tax Year: 2014
- Tax Assessed Value: $489,200
- Year Assessed: 2015
- Improvement Assessed Value: $317,800
- Land Assessed Value: $171,400
- Special Assessment Pymnt: Annually
- Refuse Fee: $225
- Zoning: R20
- Tax Lot: 8
- Concessions: Yes
- Concessions Amount: $15,000
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
- # Bedrooms Lower Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
- Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Exercise Room, Workshop
- Stories: Lower 1, Main
- Total Finished SQFT: 2,589.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,989.00
- Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
- Total SQFT: 3,978.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Cedar, Stone
- Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Cathedral Ceilings, Dry Wall, High
- Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Rear Entrance, Sump Pump, Daylight, Full, Fully Finished, Heated, Improved, Shelving, Walkout Level, Windows, Workshop
- 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 Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 3
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Property Attached Y/N: false
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Landscaping, Premium, Private
- Lot Size Area: 29,925.00
- Fencing: Rear, Privacy
- Parcel ID: 15365948
- Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Detached Garage
- Total Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage
- Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry
- Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Primary Bath(s), Built-Ins, Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Recessed Lighting
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 1
- Fireplace Features: Fireplace - Glass Doors, Screen
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Icemaker, Oven - Single, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Dispenser
- Accessibility Features: Other
- Security Features: Main Entrance Lock, Smoke Detector, Security System
- Door Features: French, Six Panel, Sliding Glass
- Window Features: Bay/Bow, Casement, Skylights
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://spws.homevisit.com/mls/95605/3978-VIEW-TOP-RD-ELLICOTT-CITY-MD-21042
- Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
- Pool: No Pool
- Pool Private: No
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C, Zoned
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Heat Pump(s), Zoned
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Hot Water: Electric
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- List Agent AOR: Howard County Association of REALTORS
- List Agent URL: www.northroprealty.com
Property History for 3978 View Top Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2016 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #582599962 | $550,000 | +1.0% / yr |
| Jun 29, 2016 | Closed BRIGHT #1003926019 | $550,000 | — |
| May 21, 2016 | Pending BRIGHT #1003926019 | — | |
| Apr 29, 2016 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008076892 | — | |
| Mar 22, 2016 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008076892 | $565,000 | — |
| Mar 22, 2016 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003926019 | $565,000 | — |
| Nov 9, 2015 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008076892 | $575,000 | — |
| Nov 9, 2015 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008000504 | — | |
| Aug 10, 2015 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1007944058 | — | |
| Aug 10, 2015 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008000504 | $575,000 | — |
| Jun 5, 2015 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1007944058 | $600,000 | — |
| Jul 30, 2009 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #277168737 | $515,000 | — |
| Jul 30, 2009 | Closed BRIGHT #1005328402 | $515,000 | — |
| Jun 17, 2009 | Pending BRIGHT #1005328402 | — | |
| May 21, 2009 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005328402 | $550,500 | — |
| Feb 16, 1998 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1006473362 | $279,900 | — |
| Mar 27, 1997 | Closed BRIGHT #1007047368 | $265,000 | — |
| Jan 27, 1997 | Pending BRIGHT #1007047368 | — | |
| Oct 25, 1996 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1006473362 | $279,900 | — |
| Oct 25, 1996 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1006495822 | $299,900 | — |
| Oct 25, 1996 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1007047368 | $279,900 | — |
| Jul 27, 1996 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1006495822 | $299,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/29/2016 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #582599962 | $550,000 +1.0% / yr |
| 06/29/2016 | Closed BRIGHT #1003926019 | $550,000 |
| 05/21/2016 | Pending BRIGHT #1003926019 | — |
| 04/29/2016 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008076892 | — |
| 03/22/2016 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008076892 | $565,000 |
| 03/22/2016 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003926019 | $565,000 |
| 11/09/2015 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008076892 | $575,000 |
| 11/09/2015 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008000504 | — |
| 08/10/2015 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1007944058 | — |
| 08/10/2015 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008000504 | $575,000 |
| 06/05/2015 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1007944058 | $600,000 |
| 07/30/2009 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #277168737 | $515,000 |
| 07/30/2009 | Closed BRIGHT #1005328402 | $515,000 |
| 06/17/2009 | Pending BRIGHT #1005328402 | — |
| 05/21/2009 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005328402 | $550,500 |
| 02/16/1998 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1006473362 | $279,900 |
| 03/27/1997 | Closed BRIGHT #1007047368 | $265,000 |
| 01/27/1997 | Pending BRIGHT #1007047368 | — |
| 10/25/1996 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1006473362 | $279,900 |
| 10/25/1996 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1006495822 | $299,900 |
| 10/25/1996 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1007047368 | $279,900 |
| 07/27/1996 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1006495822 | $299,900 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 3978 View Top Road
Schools near 3978 View Top Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Northfield Elementary School PublicK to 5 | ||
Dunloggin Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Centennial 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: 3978 View Top Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042 | $550,000 | 5 | 4 | 2,589 | 29,925 |
– | – | 4 | 3,560 | 35,675 | |
$850,000 | 5 | 4 | 3,749 | 43,560 | |
$400,000 | 5 | 3 | – | 35,937 | |
– | – | 2 | 1,928 | 100,188 | |
$553,600 | – | 2 | 1,786 | 59,677 | |
$525,000 | 5 | 4 | 6,198 | 26,136 | |
$675,000 | 5 | 4 | 3,700 | 57,935 | |
$460,000 | – | – | – | 221,285 | |
$690,000 | 4 | 4 | 3,173 | 89,298 | |
$786,500 | 5 | 4 | 3,030 | 20,158 | |
$534,240 | 3 | 3 | 2,334 | 19,819 | |
$900,000 | – | – | – | 207,781 | |
– | – | 3 | 2,630 | 20,516 | |
– | – | – | – | 20,000 | |
$675,000 | 4 | 4 | 2,972 | 19,994 |
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