8256 Church Ln Road

Closed 3/20/24

Sold

Last Sold Price

$1,100,000

5 beds4 baths4,416 sqft$249/sqft

8256 Church Ln Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.76 acresLot Size

2002Year Built

$249/sq ftPrice per sq ft

3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Enjoy this bright brick colonial situated on a gorgeous lot totaling .76 of an acre backing to Patapsco Valley State Park! You’ll love this home’s numerous upgrades that have been designed with comfort and peace of mind. Gorgeous 9’ ceilings with custom molding throughout combined with large windows and gracious room sizes to create an airy, accommodating space that is ideal for relaxing and entertaining alike. A large, open-concept design on the first floor provides space for comfortable modern...Enjoy this bright brick colonial situated on a gorgeous lot totaling .76 of an acre backing to Patapsco Valley State Park! You’ll love this home’s numerous upgrades that have been designed with comfort and peace of mind. Gorgeous 9’ ceilings with custom molding throughout combined with large windows and gracious room sizes to create an airy, accommodating space that is ideal for relaxing and entertaining alike. A large, open-concept design on the first floor provides space for comfortable modern living for today's families. You’ll love the charming fireplace in the family room, ideal for cool winter nights. Large gourmet kitchen. The nearby family room has been extended and features plenty of space for enjoying guests, with large windows that make the space feel bright and open. Upstairs, five large bedrooms allow for many comfortable configurations. A convenient bedroom-level laundry area is the fabulous finishing touch to this well-curated upstairs level. The oversized walk-out basement has been finished to provide additional recreational space; 9’ ceilings continue on this level and create a space that never feels like a true “basement”. An extra den/workspace, a walk-out to the rear patio, a full bath, a wet bar, and an unfinished utility area make this space truly suitable for any lifestyle. Finally, you’ll love enjoying the outdoors with a massive fenced rear yard, featuring multiple patios, a pool, mature landscaping with privacy screening, and so much more – all backing to gorgeous State Park.

Listing closed: 03/20/2024 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDHW2036714

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

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Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4,148
Square Feet: 0.32
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Property Information for 8256 Church Ln Road

Property Details

Taxes: $11,608 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Howard County
Tax ID Number: 1402322048
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Colonial
Levels/Stories: 3
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: CHESTNUT HILL ESTATES
Subdivision: CHESTNUT HILL ESTATES (HOWARD MD)
Total Parking Spaces: 3
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 3,616.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT: 800.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 868.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT: 1,668.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Excellent

Building Information

Stories: 3
Year Built: 2002
Lot Size: 0.76 AC / 32,975 SF

Location

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

School District County ID: 121139568958
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
Elementary School: HOLLIFIELD STATION (HOWARD MD)
ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
Middle Or Junior School: PATAPSCO (HOWARD MD)
MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
High School: MT. HEBRON (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: 2023
Tax Assessed Value: $773,433

Year Assessed: 2023
County Tax: $8,708
Improvement Assessed Value: $513,600
Land Assessed Value: $252,900
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: R
Refuse Fee: $365
Zoning: R20
Tax Lot: 6
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
TaxDataUpdatedYN: No

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 5
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Upper 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

Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 4,416.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 4,416.00
Total SQFT: 5,284.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Brick Front
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8028/6683/8088/802866838088_512_384_WM_apL2Zm-tOKbj3wsx.jpg
Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance, Walkout Level, Partially Finished, Windows, Rear Entrance, Daylight, Partial
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
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-Upper Level 1-5, 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: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Parcel ID: 15370759

Parking

Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 3

Total Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Rear Entry, Garage - Front Entry, Oversized

Interior Features

Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Recessed Lighting, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Appliances: Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Accessibility Features: Other

Exterior Features

Pool: Yes - Personal

Utilities

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

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

Property History for 8256 Church Ln Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Mar 20, 2024	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1529405255	$1,100,000	+8.7% / yr
Mar 20, 2024	Closed BRIGHT #MDHW2036714	$1,100,000	—
Feb 18, 2024	Pending BRIGHT #MDHW2036714		—
Feb 18, 2024	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDHW2036714		—
Feb 15, 2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW2036714	$1,100,000	—
Feb 19, 2002	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #85011804	$175,000	—
Jan 24, 2002	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDHW238548	$479,990	—
Nov 12, 2001	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW238548	$479,990	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
03/20/2024	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1529405255	$1,100,000 +8.7% / yr
03/20/2024	Closed BRIGHT #MDHW2036714	$1,100,000
02/18/2024	Pending BRIGHT #MDHW2036714	—
02/18/2024	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDHW2036714	—
02/15/2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW2036714	$1,100,000
02/19/2002	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #85011804	$175,000
01/24/2002	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDHW238548	$479,990
11/12/2001	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW238548	$479,990

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

Public Records for 8256 Church Ln Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$12,753 ($1,063 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,867 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,616 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,251 SqFtStories2Lot Size32,975 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2002Year Renovated2002ZoningR20CountyHOWARDAPN02-322048

Schools near 8256 Church Ln Road

This home is within Howard County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Hollifield Station Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	1.1 mi
9/10	Patapsco Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.0 mi
9/10	Mount Hebron High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	2.2 mi
2/10	Homewood School	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	6.3 mi
NR	Applications And Research Laboratory	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	6.5 mi
NR	Cedar Lane Special Center	Public - Choice school	PK to 12	11.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Hollifield Station Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	1.1 mi
9/10	Patapsco Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.0 mi
9/10	Mount Hebron High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	2.2 mi
2/10	Homewood School Public6 to 12 Choice school	6.3 mi
NR	Applications And Research Laboratory Public9 to 12 Choice school	6.5 mi
NR	Cedar Lane Special Center PublicPK to 12 Choice school	11.6 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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8262 Church Ln Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043	$750,000	5	5	5,600	34,600
8250 Church Ln Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043	$876,380	4	3	3,715	32,974
8270 Church Ln Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043	$615,000	4	3	–	18,002
8244 Church Ln Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043	$1,800,000	–	4	5,274	41,047
8271 Church Ln Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043	$100,000	–	–	–	20,014
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