8278 Leishear Road

Closed 6/4/25Virtual Tour
Closed 6/4/25Virtual Tour
Beautiful traditional colonial in North Laurel!
Welcome home!
Gorgeous 0.55 lot surrounded by trees
Enjoy your morning coffee on your front porch!
Bright and welcoming foyer with hardwood floors
Large formal living room!
Beautiful windows that showcase the outdoors!
Family room with wood burning fireplace!
Family room backs large backyard!
Family room opens to breakfast area and kitchen
Beautiful kitchen with black granite countertops
Stainless steel appliances
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Dedicated formal dining room through the kitchen!
Perfect formal gathering space!
Main level powder room
Let's head upstairs!
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Primary suite, large enough for sitting area!
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Primary bathroom with double vanity!
Primary bathroom !
Large 2nd bedroom!
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Bedroom #3
Bedroom #3
Bedroom #4
Bedroom #4
2nd Full bathroom upstairs
Unfinished space above garage!
Large composite deck and above ground pool!
Huge flat lot to enjoy !
Playground for kids to play with!
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Extra storage space!
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Adorable bridge!
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Fall in love and make this your home!
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$702,500
4 beds2,294 sqft$306/sqft
8278 Leishear Rd, Laurel, MD 20723
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.55 acresLot Size
1992Year Built
$306/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Your private nature retreat awaits in this beautiful colonial, nestled on a sprawling 0.55-acre lot surrounded by trees and peaceful nature views! Offering 4 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and over 2,200 square feet of living space, this home is truly a rare find with NO HOA! Step onto the charming covered front porch and into a light-filled foyer, flanked by a grand formal living room and a large dining room. Drenched in natural light from windows all around, the living room offers breathtaking...Your private nature retreat awaits in this beautiful colonial, nestled on a sprawling 0.55-acre lot surrounded by trees and peaceful nature views! Offering 4 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and over 2,200 square feet of living space, this home is truly a rare find with NO HOA! Step onto the charming covered front porch and into a light-filled foyer, flanked by a grand formal living room and a large dining room. Drenched in natural light from windows all around, the living room offers breathtaking views, each one like a living painting! Cozy up in the family room featuring a gorgeous wood-burning fireplace, and enjoy the open-concept flow to the updated kitchen and breakfast area. The kitchen boasts granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula with storage, beautiful cabinetry, and a large pantry. Upstairs, retreat to the spacious primary suite featuring a walk-in closet and an en-suite bathroom with dual sinks and a stand-in shower. Three additional well-sized bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a convenient upstairs laundry area complete the upper level. PLUS, discover endless possibilities with the huge 23x13 bonus space (FROG) over the garage — easily finished into a 5th bedroom, home office, gym, or studio! The backyard is truly an entertainer’s delight! Step outside onto a massive Trex composite deck overlooking the serene, private backyard, complete with an above-ground pool and a playground — the perfect setting for summer BBQ's or morning coffee, with deer, hawks, and rabbits as your backdrop. Freshly painted throughout, with beautifully refinished hardwood floors, Andersen double-pane windows, elegant crown molding, an attached two-car garage, and countless thoughtful updates. This home offers comfort, functionality, and the peaceful tranquility you’ve been dreaming of! Come see this home today! The entrance to the driveway is slightly hidden—look for it on Leishear Road just before Mary Lee Lane. The home is set back at the very end of the long private drive.
  • Listed by: Nancy Gowan 858.603.2774 nancygowan@thenancygowan.com • Real Broker, LLC - Annapolis
Listing closed: 06/04/2025 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDHW2052716

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Property Information for 8278 Leishear Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,802 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Howard County
  • Tax ID Number: 1406510523
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Expected On Market Date: 05-02-2025
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (HOWARD MD)
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: No
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,294.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
  • Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
  • New Construction: No
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Lot Size: 0.55 AC / 23,870 SF
Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
  • School District County ID: 121139568958
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: HAMMOND (HOWARD MD)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: HAMMOND (HOWARD MD)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: ATHOLTON (HOWARD MD)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: HOWARD
Waterfront / Water Access
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
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $436,233
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • County Tax: $4,911
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $244,400
  • Land Assessed Value: $166,100
  • Special Assessment Pymnt: Annually
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 010
  • Refuse Fee: $325
  • Zoning: RSC
  • Tax Lot: 2
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Laundry, Storage Room, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Attic - Floored, Primary Bedroom - Dressing Area, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 2
  • Room Type: Storage Room
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
Room 4
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 9
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 11
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - HardWood
Room 12
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 13
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Countertop(s) - Granite, Dining Area, Kitchen - Eat-in, Pantry
Room 14
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,294.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total SQFT: 2,294.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8038/1817/3624/803818173624_512_384_WM_Ex593gKiLHFBMOkG.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood
  • 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, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Shed
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Parcel ID: 15399530
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street, Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access, Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Family Room Off Kitchen, Dining Area, Primary Bath(s), Wood Floors, Upgraded Countertops, Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Traditional, Attic, Carpet, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Walk-in Closet(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Screen
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System, Smoke Detector
  • Door Features: Six Panel
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Laundry Type: Dryer In Unit, Has Laundry, Upper Floor, Washer In Unit
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://unbranded.youriguide.com/8278_leishear_rd_laurel_md/
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Anne Arundel County Association of REALTORS

Property History for 8278 Leishear Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 4, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1905008033

$702,500

+6.5% / yr

Jun 4, 2025

Closed

BRIGHT #MDHW2052716

$702,500—
May 6, 2025

Pending

BRIGHT #MDHW2052716

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/04/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1905008033

$702,500

+6.5% / yr

06/04/2025

Closed

BRIGHT #MDHW2052716

$702,500
05/06/2025

Pending

BRIGHT #MDHW2052716

—

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

Public Records for 8278 Leishear Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2026$9,005 ($750 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,294 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,294 SqFtStories2Lot Size23,870 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1992Year Renovated1992ZoningRSCCountyHOWARDAPN06-510523

Schools near 8278 Leishear Road

This home is within Howard County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Hammond Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Hammond Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Atholton High School
Public - 9 to 12
Cedar Lane Special Center
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Hammond Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Hammond Middle School
Public6 to 8

Atholton High School
Public9 to 12

Cedar Lane Special Center
PublicPK 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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 8278 Leishear Road, Laurel, MD 20723
$702,500
4
2,294
23,870
8274 Leishear Road, Laurel, MD 20723
$460,000
4
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18,295
8282 Leishear Road, Laurel, MD 20723
–
–
2
1,344
26,440
8221 Styers Court, Laurel, MD 20723
$405,000
3
1,620
2,178
8270 Leishear Road, Laurel, MD 20723
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2.5
4,316
12,196
8231 Styers Court, Laurel, MD 20723
$375,000
3
1,280
1,698

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