4240 Blue Barrow Ride
Ellicott City, MD 21042

$990,000

Last Sold Price

Beds

Baths

4,505 Sq. Ft.

$220 / Sq. Ft.

4,505

Sq. Ft.

$220

per Sq. Ft.

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Closed 6/30/22

Living Room & Atrium Doors to Front Deck

Dining Room & Atrium Doors to Screened Porch

Description

This award-winning custom masterpiece designed by renowned architect, Jay Brown and featured in Home Design Magazine is perfectly located on a tree-fringed cul-de-sac in the sought-after Dorsey Hall community. Sited on a premium lot that backs to trees and trails, offering rare water views of the Little Patuxent River, this extraordinary property is thoughtfully designed to take full advantage of the majestic setting on which it presides. Outside, there are multiple front, side, and rear decks, an...This award-winning custom masterpiece designed by renowned architect, Jay Brown and featured in Home Design Magazine is perfectly located on a tree-fringed cul-de-sac in the sought-after Dorsey Hall community. Sited on a premium lot that backs to trees and trails, offering rare water views of the Little Patuxent River, this extraordinary property is thoughtfully designed to take full advantage of the majestic setting on which it presides. Outside, there are multiple front, side, and rear decks, an oversized screened-in porch, a walk-out patio, and a level side yard area that is perfect for relaxing around a fire pit. Inside, light streams endlessly from multiple skylights, windows, and atrium doors that invite the outdoors into view at every turn. Perfect for entertaining, the floor plan is arranged with a circular traffic flow and includes a combined living and dining area, kitchen, breakfast room, and a two-story family room with a vaulted ceiling and a dramatic floor to ceiling built-in. Embracing work-at-home trends and lifestyle options, additional flex rooms on the main level include a study outfitted with two closets and library built-ins and a private/secondary entry from the front deck. The side deck offers another private entrance to the sunroom, which could also be a home office, a sun-drenched exercise room, or a bedroom. A full bath, spacious mud room, and laundry complete the main level. Upstairs, a primary bedroom suite is outfitted with multiple closets, a walk-in dressing closet, and a luxury bath with a steam shower, Three additional bedrooms complete the upper level. Downstairs, a spacious recreation and media area is outfitted with a media screen, game area, and the sixth bedroom with an adjacent full bath that could become home to an Au-Pair, Guest Bedroom suite, or yet another work-at-home flex space. Come home and enjoy perfect indoor and outdoor living with endless lifestyle options in Dorsey Hall.

Listed by Creig E Northrop III • Northrop Realty
P: (410)-531-0321 cnorthrop@northroprealty.com

Property Details for 4240 Blue Barrow Ride

Tax ID Number

1402281856

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Yes

Structure Type

Detached

Style

Transitional

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

LISTING UPDATED: 06/30/2022 09:49 AM

Property Details for 4240 Blue Barrow Ride

Status	Closed
MLS #	MDHW2015628
Days on Market	7
Taxes	$9,867 / year
HOA Fees	$158 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees	-
Compass Type	Single Family
MLS Type	Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built	1986
Lot Size	0.75 AC / 32,806 SF
County	Howard County

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Building Information for 4240 Blue Barrow Ride

Stories3Year Built1986Building Size-Lot Size0.75 AC / 32,806 SF

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$5,965 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,985

Property Taxes

$822

HOA Dues

$158

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Property Information for 4240 Blue Barrow Ride

Location

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

School District County ID: 121139568958
SchoolDistrictSource: 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

HOA Phone: 410-730-4005
HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Snow Removal

HOA Condo Coop Amenities: Bike Trail, Tot Lots/Playground
Senior Community: No
Type of Condo: Home Owner Association

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2020
Tax Assessed Value: $747,833

Year Assessed: 2022
County Tax: $7,381
Improvement Assessed Value: $515,600
Land Assessed Value: $320,900
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: 351
School Tax: $0
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full 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: Game Room, Recreation Room
Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 4,505.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 4,505.00
Total SQFT: 4,896.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Frame
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8016/2177/9638/801621779638_512_384_WM_QUqIPREcagCPvPiW.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: Vaulted Ceilings
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Partially Carpeted, Ceramic Tile
Basement Type: Fully Finished, Heated, Improved, Outside Entrance, Walkout Level, Windows, Sump Pump, Rear Entrance
Foundation Details: Other
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-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: 4
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Cul-de-sac, Landscaping, No Thru Street, Private, Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Partly Wooded, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)

Parcel ID: 15367363

Parking

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

Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
Total Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Driveway
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener

Interior Features

Interior Features: Entry Level Bedroom, Built-Ins, Walk-in Closet(s), Crown Moldings, Primary Bath(s), Soaking Tub, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Kitchen - Eat-In, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Wood Floors
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood, Heatilator, Mantel(s)
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Central Vacuum, Dryer, Washer, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Icemaker, Refrigerator, Stove, Dryer - Front Loading, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Water Heater, Instant Hot Water, Stainless Steel Appliances
Accessibility Features: Other
Security Features: Electric Alarm, Exterior Cameras, Main Entrance Lock, Motion Detectors, Surveillance Sys, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector, Security System
Door Features: Atrium
Window Features: Wood Frame, Double Pane, Skylights
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://spws.homevisit.com/mls/379742/4240-BLUE-BARROW-RIDE,--ELLICOTT-CITY-MD-21042

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Flood Lights, Sidewalks
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es), Screened, Breezeway

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Central, Forced Air, Zoned
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: 60+ Gallon Tank, Electric
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Electric Service: Other

Confidential Data

Listing Office

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

Property History for 4240 Blue Barrow Ride

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jun 30, 2022	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1493261649	$990,000	+12.7% / yr
Jun 30, 2022	Closed BRIGHT #MDHW2015628	$990,000	—
Jun 9, 2022	Pending BRIGHT #MDHW2015628		—
Jun 3, 2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW2015628		—
Jun 3, 2022	Temp Off Market BRIGHT #MDHW2015628		—
Jun 3, 2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW2015628	$875,000	—
Dec 18, 2020	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #688133433	$825,000	+3.9% / yr
Dec 18, 2020	Closed BRIGHT #MDHW288442	$825,000	—
Dec 5, 2020	Pending BRIGHT #MDHW288442		—
Dec 4, 2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW288442	$825,000	—
Feb 1, 2018	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #615710348	$740,000	—
Feb 1, 2018	Closed BRIGHT #1004150745	$740,000	—
Dec 17, 2017	Pending BRIGHT #1004150745		—
Nov 16, 2017	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004150745	$750,000	—
Nov 9, 2017	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1000098225	$775,000	—
Nov 9, 2017	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1000098225		—
Jul 28, 2017	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000098225	$829,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
06/30/2022	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1493261649	$990,000 +12.7% / yr
06/30/2022	Closed BRIGHT #MDHW2015628	$990,000
06/09/2022	Pending BRIGHT #MDHW2015628	—
06/03/2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW2015628	—
06/03/2022	Temp Off Market BRIGHT #MDHW2015628	—
06/03/2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW2015628	$875,000
12/18/2020	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #688133433	$825,000 +3.9% / yr
12/18/2020	Closed BRIGHT #MDHW288442	$825,000
12/05/2020	Pending BRIGHT #MDHW288442	—
12/04/2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW288442	$825,000
02/01/2018	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #615710348	$740,000
02/01/2018	Closed BRIGHT #1004150745	$740,000
12/17/2017	Pending BRIGHT #1004150745	—
11/16/2017	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004150745	$750,000
11/09/2017	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1000098225	$775,000
11/09/2017	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1000098225	—
07/28/2017	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000098225	$829,000

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Public Records for 4240 Blue Barrow Ride

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2022$8,421 ($702 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths4Total Finished SqFt4,505 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,335 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,170 SqFtStories2Lot Size32,806 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1986ZoningR20CountyHOWARDAPN02-281856Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 4240 Blue Barrow Ride

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	0.9 mi
7/10	Dunloggin Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.8 mi
6/10	Wilde Lake High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	3.0 mi
NR	Cedar Lane Special Center	Public - Choice school	PK to 12	7.9 mi
NR	Cradlerock Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 5	4.4 mi
1/10	Homewood School	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	2.7 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Northfield Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.9 mi
7/10	Dunloggin Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.8 mi
6/10	Wilde Lake High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	3.0 mi
NR	Cedar Lane Special Center PublicPK to 12 Choice school	7.9 mi
NR	Cradlerock Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Nearby school	4.4 mi
1/10	Homewood School Public6 to 12 Choice school	2.7 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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