5521 Montgomery Road

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$695,000

3 beds2 baths2,374 sqft

5521 Montgomery Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043

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Single FamilyProperty Type

0.46 acresLot Size

1963Year Built

$293/sq ftPrice per sq ft

5 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to this beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath rancher, thoughtfully updated for comfort and convenience. Situated on a spacious 0.46-acre lot, the home features a modern kitchen with quartz countertops, soft-close cabinetry, pull-out shelving, stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, and an oversized movable island. Offers luxury vinyl plank floors, a large picture window, and a classic brick wood-burning fireplace. A separate dining room, three comfortable bedrooms, and an updated primary...Welcome to this beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath rancher, thoughtfully updated for comfort and convenience. Situated on a spacious 0.46-acre lot, the home features a modern kitchen with quartz countertops, soft-close cabinetry, pull-out shelving, stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, and an oversized movable island. Offers luxury vinyl plank floors, a large picture window, and a classic brick wood-burning fireplace. A separate dining room, three comfortable bedrooms, and an updated primary bathroom with bidets complete the main level. The partially finished lower level includes a spacious family room, home-office area, new carpeting, rear-yard access, generous storage, and room for future expansion. Outdoor features a freshly painted exterior, composite deck, oversized parking pad, mature landscaping, and ample space for gardening and gatherings. Property sold AS IS condition. Additional improvements include updated windows, fixtures, appliances, fresh interior paint, and an architectural-shingle roof approximately 10 years old. Transferable home warranty. Conveniently located near Patapsco Valley State Park, Columbia, Baltimore, Washington, D. C., and major commuter routes. A wonderful opportunity to make this charming home your own!

47 days on Market

Listed by: Jonathan S Lahey 301.281.6981 inquiries@thefinelivinggroup.com • EXP Realty, LLC
Listed by: Istiqomah B Mitchell 301.257.4059 isti.mitchell@exprealty.com • EXP Realty, LLC

Last updated: 09/04/2026 09:35 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDHW2072364

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Property Information for 5521 Montgomery Road

Property Details

Taxes: $7,176 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Howard County
Tax ID Number: 1401180916
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Ranch/Rambler
Levels/Stories: 2
Furnished: Yes
Waterfront: No
Garage: No
Expected On Market Date: 08-05-2026
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (HOWARD MD)
Total Parking Spaces: 5
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,624.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT: 750.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 594.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT: 1,344.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Very Good

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1963
Lot Size: 0.46 AC / 20,000 SF

Location

In City Limits: No
School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School District County ID: 803971799792
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

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2025
Tax Assessed Value: $484,800

Year Assessed: 2026
County Tax: $5,259
Improvement Assessed Value: $265,300
Land Assessed Value: $219,500
Clean Green Assessed: No
Front Foot Fee: $0
Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
Land Use Code: R
Refuse Fee: $365
Zoning: R20
Tax Lot: 15
School Tax: $0
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Rooms

Main

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

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Utility Room, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom
Stories: Main

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 2

Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 3

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 4

Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 5

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 6

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 7

Room Type: Bedroom 3
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 Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 10

Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 2,374.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,374.00
Total SQFT: 2,968.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Brick
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8052/3720/4118/805237204118_512_384_WM_37hC8zlTM4Gl_q13.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Paneled Walls
Flooring Type: Luxury Vinyl Plank
Basement Type: Daylight, Partial, Heated, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Partially Finished, Rear Entrance, Space For Rooms, Walkout Stairs, Water Proofing System, Windows, Workshop
Foundation Details: Block
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: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 0
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard

Parcel ID: 15352158
Ground Rent Exists: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: Attached Carport, Off Street
Attached Carport - # of Spaces: 1.0

Off Street - # of Spaces: 4

Interior Features

Interior Features: Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Wood Floors
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood, Brick, Screen
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
Accessibility Features: None
Door Features: Six Panel, Storm
Window Features: Vinyl Clad
Laundry Type: Basement
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Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Play Equipment
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

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

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
List Agent URL: www.thelaheygroup.com

Property History for 5521 Montgomery Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Sep 4, 2026	Price Change BRIGHT #MDHW2072364	$695,000	—
Aug 5, 2026	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW2072364	$725,000	—
Oct 18, 2024	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1544984179	$605,000	+3.4% / yr
Oct 18, 2024	Closed BRIGHT #MDHW2044814	$605,000	—
Sep 22, 2024	Pending BRIGHT #MDHW2044814		—
Sep 22, 2024	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDHW2044814		—
Sep 20, 2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW2044814	$594,440	—
Jun 10, 2004	Closed BRIGHT #MDHW121712	$305,000	—
Jun 6, 2004	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #288036224	$305,000	—
Apr 12, 2004	Pending BRIGHT #MDHW121712		—
Mar 29, 2004	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW121712	$298,500	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
09/04/2026	Price Change BRIGHT #MDHW2072364	$695,000
08/05/2026	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW2072364	$725,000
10/18/2024	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1544984179	$605,000 +3.4% / yr
10/18/2024	Closed BRIGHT #MDHW2044814	$605,000
09/22/2024	Pending BRIGHT #MDHW2044814	—
09/22/2024	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDHW2044814	—
09/20/2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW2044814	$594,440
06/10/2004	Closed BRIGHT #MDHW121712	$305,000
06/06/2004	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #288036224	$305,000
04/12/2004	Pending BRIGHT #MDHW121712	—
03/29/2004	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW121712	$298,500

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

Public Records for 5521 Montgomery Road

Taxable ValueLand$219,500Additions$265,300Total$484,800

Tax Record2026$7,607 ($634 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,374 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,624 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt750 SqFtStories1Lot Size20,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1963Year Renovated1963ZoningR20CountyHOWARDAPN01-180916

Schools near 5521 Montgomery Road

This home is within Howard County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Ilchester Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	1.1 mi
7/10	Bonnie Branch Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.2 mi
9/10	Howard High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.4 mi
2/10	Homewood School	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	5.7 mi
NR	Applications And Research Laboratory	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	5.7 mi
NR	Cedar Lane Special Center	Public - Choice school	PK to 12	8.2 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Ilchester Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	1.1 mi
7/10	Bonnie Branch Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.2 mi
9/10	Howard High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.4 mi
2/10	Homewood School Public6 to 12 Choice school	5.7 mi
NR	Applications And Research Laboratory Public9 to 12 Choice school	5.7 mi
NR	Cedar Lane Special Center PublicPK to 12 Choice school	8.2 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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5521 Montgomery Road is a single family home for sale in Ellicott City, MD 21043. This property was listed for sale on August 5, 2026 by EXP Realty, LLC, it's currently listed at $695,000. It has been on the market for a total of 47 days and was last sold on October 18, 2024. This listing's school district is Howard County Public Schools. Nearby schools include Ilchester Elementary School, Bonnie Branch Middle School and Howard High School. 5521 Montgomery Road is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 2,374 sqft single family home built in 1963.

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