8656 Ridge Road

Closed 10/29/20
Closed 10/29/20
Front
Sunroom
Sunroom
Sunroom
Sunroom
Living Room
Living Room
Living Room
Living Room
Dining Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bathroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Deck
Deck
Rear
Rear
Rear
Rear
Rear
Rear
Rear
Rear
Front
Last Sold Price
$415,000
3 beds1,340 sqft$310/sqft
8656 Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043

Description

Welcome home to this charming Cape Cod situated on a half acre lot in a prime Ellicott City location! Enter to find the enclosed porch finished with a tongue and groove solid wood ceiling and carpet, which can easily double as a sitting room or home office, leading to the spacious family room with cozy pellet stove, hardwood floors and arched entry to the inviting dining room with open shelving adjacent to the enclosed porch. Sunny kitchen features on-trend gray painted cabinets, durable granite-look...Welcome home to this charming Cape Cod situated on a half acre lot in a prime Ellicott City location! Enter to find the enclosed porch finished with a tongue and groove solid wood ceiling and carpet, which can easily double as a sitting room or home office, leading to the spacious family room with cozy pellet stove, hardwood floors and arched entry to the inviting dining room with open shelving adjacent to the enclosed porch. Sunny kitchen features on-trend gray painted cabinets, durable granite-look countertops, classic white appliances and access to an elevated deck overlooking the sprawling, open backyard. Main level bedroom hosts a generous closet and the full bathroom has been tastefully updated. A dutch door opens to stairs leading to the upper level bedrooms featuring traditional dormer architecture and hardwood floors. Full, unfinished lower level provides walk up access to the backyard, laundry and utilities, and offers the potential for additional finished living space. Incredibly convenient location, close to Downtown Ellicott City, shops and restaurants, commuter routes and so much more. Prepare to fall in love! Please copy and paste tour into your favorite browser: https://media.hometrack.net/u/properties/8656-ridge-road
LISTING CLOSED: 10/29/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Robert J Lucido • Keller Williams Integrity
    P: (410) 465-6900 bob@boblucidoteam.com
  2. Listed by Mark Joseph Thomey • Keller Williams Integrity
    P: (410) 627-7433 markthomey@boblucidoteam.com

Property Details for 8656 Ridge Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
MDHW284402
Days on Market
17
Taxes
$4,501 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1948
Lot Size
0.57 AC / 24,698 SF
County
Howard County
Tax ID Number
1402199947
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Entry Floor Number
2
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Cape Cod
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
Views
Garden/Lawn
Garage
No
Expected On Market Date
09-05-2020
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE (HOWARD MD)
Total Parking Spaces
6
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT
1,340.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT
.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT
.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source
Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT
.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$490,000

Avg days on market

13

Sale-to-list ratio

98.9%

Ellicott City, MD

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Building Information for 8656 Ridge Road

Stories3Year Built1948Building Size-Lot Size0.57 AC / 24,698 SF

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Property Information for 8656 Ridge Road

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
  • School District County ID: 121139568958
  • SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: NORTHFIELD (HOWARD MD)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: DUNLOGGIN (HOWARD MD)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • High School: CENTENNIAL (HOWARD MD)
  • HighSchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • 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: 2020
  • Tax Assessed Value: $283,400
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • County Tax: $3,191
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $128,100
  • Land Assessed Value: $155,300
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 010
  • Refuse Fee: $325
  • Zoning: R20
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $10,000
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: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Utility Room
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Wood Stove
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Laminate
Room 3
  • Room Type: Sitting Room
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 4
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 5
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 8
  • Room Type: Utility Room
  • Room Length: 27.0
  • Room Width: 29.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Concrete
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,340.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,340.00
  • Total SQFT: 1,340.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Floors In Unit Count: 3
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3042/7989/6308/304279896308_512_384_WM_8Ze5Ookg-GVgS_52.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminated
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Full, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Walkout Stairs
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Front Yard, No Thru Street, Rear Yard
  • Fencing: Invisible
  • Location Type: Suburban
  • Parcel ID: 15360540
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Off Street
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 6
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Carpet, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Galley, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Disposal, Dryer, Icemaker, Oven - Single, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Door Features: Storm
  • Window Features: Double Pane, Screens, Vinyl Clad
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://media.hometrack.net/u/properties/8656-ridge-road
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Street Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Above Ground, Cable TV Available, Phone Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Programmable Thermostat, Wood Burn Stove
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Internet Services: Fiber Optic
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Howard County Association of REALTORS

Property History for 8656 Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 29, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #685315948

$415,000

+5.2% / yr

Oct 29, 2020

Closed

BRIGHT #MDHW284402

$415,000—
Sep 19, 2020

Pending

BRIGHT #MDHW284402

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/29/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #685315948

$415,000

+5.2% / yr

10/29/2020

Closed

BRIGHT #MDHW284402

$415,000
09/19/2020

Pending

BRIGHT #MDHW284402

—

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Public Records for 8656 Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2022$3,788 ($316 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,500 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,500 SqFtStories2Lot Size24,698 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1948ZoningR20CountyHOWARDAPN02-199947Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 8656 Ridge Road

This home is within Howard County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Northfield Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Dunloggin Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Centennial High School
Public - 9 to 12
Homewood School
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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AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 8656 Ridge Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043
$415,000
3
1,340
24,698
8655 Ridge Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043
–
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1
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17,424
8640 Ridge Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043
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3
–
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2,362
19,994
8680 Ridge Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043
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7
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20,301
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