9733 Starling Road
Closed 2/27/26
Closed 2/27/26
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.47 acresLot Size
1990Year Built
$274/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces
Description
Lovely home in McKenzie Meadows sited on nearly one-half acre lot backing to deep wooded Howard County open space. The ultimate in a private beautiful treed setting. The lot is wider than deep with ample side yard separation to the right for your outdoor enjoyment. The rear, once fully fenced, offers peaceful security for your four-legged friends. Enter the spacious foyer, flanked by a formal LR and DR all with natural hardwood flooring. Embrace the rear view from the updated kitchen with natural...Lovely home in McKenzie Meadows sited on nearly one-half acre lot backing to deep wooded Howard County open space. The ultimate in a private beautiful treed setting. The lot is wider than deep with ample side yard separation to the right for your outdoor enjoyment. The rear, once fully fenced, offers peaceful security for your four-legged friends. Enter the spacious foyer, flanked by a formal LR and DR all with natural hardwood flooring. Embrace the rear view from the updated kitchen with natural cherry cabinetry, granite counters, recently replaced stainless steel appliances include built-in microwave/convection oven, French door refrigerator w/freezer drawer and gas cooktop. Breakfast room framed by walk in bay window and open to the family room with impressive brick chimney, gas fireplace with mantle and Atrium door open to the two level Trex decks with stair to the rear yard. The upper level offers front to rear primary suite with vaulted ceiling, space for a California king bed, dressing area framed by ample closets, primary bath with soaking tub, separate shower, water closet and double sink vanity. Three additional bedrooms, hall bath with double sinks and upper-level laundry closet with shelving. The finished lower level provides so much useful space to include a thoughtful office/library that will delight, a wet-bar complete with under-counter refrigerator, full bath and spacious recreation room with opportunity for entertainment, study or guest space. Lower-level walk out to a 'decked' patio and fully exposed rear wall with double-hung windows for ample natural light. Andersen windows, recently replaced exterior doors and warm gas heat will comfort you in the winter; central A/C and shade will cool you in the summer. HVAC new 2019; 50-year shingles on roof installed 2015. Loved by the current owners for decades, beautifully maintained and improved; situated in a cul-de-sac neighborhood with non-thru traffic. Convenient to all that Ellicott City can offer, easy access to Rt. 70 and beyond. Settle in and enjoy. Welcome Home.
- Listed by: Sharon L Keeny 410.715.2743 sharon.keeny@longandfoster.com • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
- Listed by: Laura A Glick 301.996.7646 laura.glick@longandfoster.com • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Listing closed: 02/27/2026 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDHW2064328
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Location
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1Property Information for 9733 Starling Road
Property Details
- Taxes: $9,765 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
- County: Howard County
- Tax ID Number: 1402329255
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Condo Coop Association: No
- HOA: No
- Structure Type: Detached
- Style: Colonial
- Levels/Stories: 3
- Waterfront: No
- Views: Garden/Lawn, Trees/Woods
- Garage: Yes
- Expected On Market Date: 02-14-2026
- Subdivision: MCKENZIE MEADOWS
- Subdivision: MCKENZIE MEADOWS (HOWARD MD)
- Total Parking Spaces: 6
- Central Air: Yes
- Basement: Yes
- Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,252.00
- Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Below Grade Finished SQFT: 977.00
- Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
- Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 143.00
- Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Estimated
- Total Below Grade SQFT: 1,120.00
- Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
- New Construction: No
- Property Condition: Excellent
Building Information
- Stories: 3
- Year Built: 1990
- Lot Size: 0.47 AC / 20,630 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: WAVERLY (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
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: $649,367
- Year Assessed: 2025
- County Tax: $7,327
- Improvement Assessed Value: $412,500
- Land Assessed Value: $329,800
- 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: 74
- School Tax: $0
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # 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
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
- # 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
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Laundry, Office, Recreation Room, Storage Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
- Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Foyer
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Chair Rail
Room 2
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Length: 16.0
- Room Width: 13.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Crown Molding
Room 3
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 13.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Crown Molding, Chair Rail
Room 4
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 16.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Fireplace - Gas, Lighting - Recessed
Room 5
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Double Sink, Countertop(s) - Granite, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Lighting - Recessed, Pantry, Countertop(s) - Ceramic
Room 6
- Room Type: Breakfast Room
- Room Length: 9.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Countertop(s) - Ceramic
Room 7
- Room Type: Half Bath
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
Room 8
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Length: 17.0
- Room Width: 13.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Primary Bedroom - Dressing Area, Attached Bathroom, Ceiling Fan(s), Window Treatments
Room 9
- Room Type: Primary Bathroom
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Double Sink, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Flooring - Ceramic Tile
Room 10
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 13.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Window Treatments
Room 11
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 12
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 13
- Room Type: Full Bath
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Skylight(s), Bathroom - Tub Shower, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling
Room 14
- Room Type: Laundry
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl
Room 15
- Room Type: Office
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Lighting - Recessed
Room 16
- Room Type: Recreation Room
- Room Length: 26.0
- Room Width: 22.0
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Basement - Finished, Flooring - Carpet, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Flooring - HardWood, Lighting - Recessed
Room 17
- Room Type: Storage Room
- Room Length: 13.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Basement - Unfinished
Room 18
- Room Type: Full Bath
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Bathroom - Stall Shower
Building Info
Building Info
- Total Finished SQFT: 3,229.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,812.00
- Total SQFT: 3,372.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Frame
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Wall and Ceiling Types: Vaulted Ceilings
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Solid Hardwood
- Basement Type: Daylight, Full, Fully Finished, Improved, Sump Pump, Walkout Level, Windows
- Basement Finished Percent: 95.00
- Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
- Foundation Details: Slab
- 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-Lower Level 1-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 3
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Other Structure: Shed
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Backs - Parkland, Backs to Trees, Private, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Sloping
- Fencing: Split Rail
- Location Type: Suburban
- Parcel ID: 15371379
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
- Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
- Total Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
- Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: 2nd Kitchen, Bar, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Upgraded Countertops, Wet/Dry Bar, Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Wine Storage
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 1
- Fireplace Features: Brick, Fireplace - Glass Doors, Mantel(s), Gas/Propane
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Icemaker, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
- Accessibility Features: None
- Door Features: Atrium, Six Panel, Sliding Glass
- Window Features: Bay/Bow, Double Pane, Insulated, Screens, Skylights, Transom, Casement
- Laundry Type: Upper Floor, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit, Has Laundry
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks
- Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
- Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Baseboard - Electric
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
- Hot Water: Electric
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
Property History for 9733 Starling Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1933158429 | $885,000 | — |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Closed BRIGHT #MDHW2064328 | $885,000 | — |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Pending BRIGHT #MDHW2064328 | — | |
| Feb 14, 2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW2064328 | $869,000 | — |
| Sep 18, 1995 | Closed BRIGHT #1005222090 | $235,000 | — |
| Aug 1, 1995 | Pending BRIGHT #1005222090 | — | |
| Jun 13, 1995 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005222090 | $243,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 02/27/2026 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1933158429 | $885,000 |
| 02/27/2026 | Closed BRIGHT #MDHW2064328 | $885,000 |
| 02/16/2026 | Pending BRIGHT #MDHW2064328 | — |
| 02/14/2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW2064328 | $869,000 |
| 09/18/1995 | Closed BRIGHT #1005222090 | $235,000 |
| 08/01/1995 | Pending BRIGHT #1005222090 | — |
| 06/13/1995 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005222090 | $243,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public records
9733 Starling Road
Beds
0Baths
3.5Total Finished SqFt
2,812 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt
2,252 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt
560 SqFtStories
2Schools near 9733 Starling Road
This home is within Howard County Public Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Waverly Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Patapsco Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Mount Hebron 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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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 9733 Starling Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042 | $885,000 | 4 | 4 | 3,229 | 20,630 |
$659,000 | 4 | 4 | 4,714 | 14,032 | |
– | – | 2.5 | 3,084 | 14,000 | |
– | – | 3.5 | 2,968 | 14,566 | |
$670,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,770 | 14,010 | |
$625,000 | 4 | 4 | 2,240 | 14,262 | |
$565,000 | 4 | 4 | – | 19,237 | |
– | – | 2.5 | 2,924 | 16,965 | |
$589,900 | – | 2.5 | 3,000 | 14,657 | |
– | – | 2.5 | 3,084 | 18,268 | |
$445,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,804 | 24,350 | |
$650,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,790 | 15,642 | |
– | – | 2.5 | 1,428 | 28,618 | |
$620,000 | 4 | 4 | 3,180 | 15,007 | |
$633,000 | 4 | 4 | 4,714 | 19,226 | |
$837,900 | 6 | 4 | 4,018 | 17,849 |
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