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    8254 Academy Rd #8, Ellicott City, MD 21043

    4beds
    4,072sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 2005
    -- sqft lot
    $618,700 Zestimate®
    $152/sqft
    $3,930 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $618,700

    $588,000 - $650,000

    $3,930/mo

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    What's special

    Welcome home to 8254 Academy Road, Unit 8 — an exceptional residence in Village Crest, a sought-after 55+ community set serenely back from the bustle of Academy Road. This handsome brick-and-siding townhome offers 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and over 3,400 square feet across three finished levels, with a 2-car garage and driveway parking. A two-story foyer with rich hardwood floors and crisp wainscoting welcomes you in, with a tastefully updated powder room tucked just off the entry. The main level unfolds as a true entertainer's layout: the living room centers around a gas fireplace beneath a custom mantel surround and connects to a breakfast room, which provides a sunny everyday dining space and opens through French doors to a charming three-season sunroom addition. This serene retreat features shiplap walls, a vaulted wood-tone ceiling, and its own electric fireplace — perfect for morning coffee or evening unwinding, year-round. The living room also flows seamlessly into a beautifully renovated kitchen, where light gray shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops, a herringbone mosaic backsplash, and stainless steel appliances come together with timeless polish. A glass-paned pantry door and an oversized counter-height bar add both charm and everyday function. The adjoining dining room, framed by classic wainscoting and a chandelier, offers a refined setting for more formal gatherings. The main-level primary suite is a true sanctuary, with plush carpet, a generously sized layout, and French doors opening to the ensuite bath, which includes a spacious walk-in closet. This spa-style retreat impresses with a double sink vanity, a roomy walk-in soaking tub, and a separate glass-enclosed shower — all finished with elegant tile work and crown molding throughout. A well-placed laundry room with stacked washer and dryer completes the main-floor convenience. Upstairs, a comfortable loft overlooks the staircase and offers flexible living space, accompanied by two generously sized bedrooms — one a spacious double-bed layout ideal for guests — and a full hall bath with classic tile and a tub/shower combo. The finished lower level is built for entertaining, featuring an expansive recreation room with space for a freestanding bar, billiards, and media, plus a charming café-style nook with its own coffee bar and seating, a fourth bedroom currently configured as a home office, and a full bath. A door from this level opens to a partially covered patio with a nearby fire pit area — perfect for relaxed gatherings under the stars. Additional highlights include a 2-car garage, ample guest and overflow parking, and a private, tree-lined homesite backing to peaceful common area. Beyond the front door, Village Crest delivers resort-style living with indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and pickleball courts, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a vibrant clubhouse offering a full calendar of community activities. This is more than a home — it's an invitation to an elevated lifestyle.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Lee Tessier 410-638-9555,

    EXP Realty, LLC,

    Listing Team: Lee Tessier Team, Co-Listing Team: Lee Tessier Team,Co-Listing Agent: Joshua Tessier 443-617-2099,

    EXP Realty, LLC

    Bought with:

    John Logan, 661163

    Real Broker, LLC - Annapolis

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDHW2070864MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bedrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Basement, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Office, Recreation Room, Utility Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet, Window Treatments, Attached Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 224 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 14 X 16
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet, Lighting - Ceiling, Window Treatments
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 264 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 11 X 24
    Bedroom 3
    • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet, Lighting - Ceiling
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 288 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12 X 24
    Bedroom 4
    • Features: Flooring - Carpet, Track Lighting, Recessed Lighting, Window Treatments
    • Level: Lower
    • Area: 182 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13 X 14
    Primary bathroom
    • Features: Attached Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Crown Molding, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Wall sconces, Double Sink, Bathroom - Stall Shower
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 110 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 11 X 10
    Basement
    • Features: Basement - Unfinished
    • Level: Lower
    • Area: 408 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 24 X 17
    Breakfast room
    • Features: Flooring - HardWood, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Lighting - Ceiling, Window Treatments
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 140 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 10 X 14
    Dining room
    • Features: Flooring - HardWood, Chair Rail, Crown Molding, Lighting - Ceiling
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 144 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12 X 12
    Foyer
    • Features: Flooring - HardWood, Chair Rail, Lighting - Ceiling
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 100 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 10 X 10
    Other
    • Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Countertop(s) - Ceramic, Lighting - Wall sconces
    • Level: Lower
    • Area: 60 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 6 X 10
    Other
    • Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Countertop(s) - Ceramic, Lighting - Wall sconces
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 45 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 9 X 5
    Half bath
    • Features: Flooring - HardWood, Lighting - Wall sconces, Window Treatments
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 24 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 6 X 4
    Kitchen
    • Features: Flooring - HardWood, Breakfast Bar, Lighting - Pendants, Recessed Lighting, Countertop(s) - Quartz, Crown Molding, Pantry, Kitchen - Gas Cooking
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 168 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12 X 14
    Laundry
    • Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Recessed Lighting
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 42 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 6 X 7
    Living room
    • Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Gas, Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Ceiling
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 221 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13 X 17
    Office
    • Features: Flooring - Carpet, Recessed Lighting, Attic - Access Panel, Attic - Pull-Down Stairs
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 132 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12 X 11
    Recreation room
    • Features: Flooring - Carpet, Recessed Lighting, Window Treatments, Track Lighting, Lighting - Pendants
    • Level: Lower
    • Area: 720 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 36 X 20
    Sitting room
    • Features: Flooring - Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Lighting - Ceiling
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 220 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 11 X 20
    Other
    • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet, Recessed Lighting, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Fireplace - Other, Window Treatments
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 130 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 10 X 13
    Utility room
    • Features: Basement - Unfinished
    • Level: Lower
    • Area: 286 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 22 X 13
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Washer/Dryer Stacked, Dryer, Washer, Water Heater, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Gas, Electric Water Heater
    • Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
    Features
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Dry Wall, 2 Story Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl
    • Doors: French Doors, Storm Door(s)
    • Windows: Double Pane Windows, Screens, Window Treatments
    • Basement: Full
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Gas/Propane, Other, Mantel(s)
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 4,072
    • Total interior livable area: 4,072 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 2,532
    • Finished area below ground: 1,540

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Covered, Inside Entrance, Concrete, Free, Driveway, Paved, Private, Public, Surface, Unassigned, Attached
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    • Uncovered spaces: 2
    • Details: Garage Sqft: 329
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Three
    • Stories: 3
    • Patio & porch: Patio
    • Exterior features: Street Lights, Sidewalks, Lighting, Flood Lights, Bump-outs
    • Pool features: Community
    • Fencing: Partial,Back Yard,Privacy,Vinyl
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Garden, Trees/Woods, Street
    Lot
    • Features: Landscaped, Backs to Trees, Backs - Open Common Area, Level, Suburban
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
    • Parcel number: 1402421771
    • Zoning: POR
    • Special conditions: Standard
    • Other equipment: None

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    • Architectural style: Villa
    • Property subtype: Townhouse
    Materials
    • Brick, Vinyl Siding
    • Foundation: Permanent
    • Roof: Shingle,Architectural Shingle
    Condition
    • Excellent
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 2005

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Underground Utilities

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Pool
    • Security: Fire Sprinkler System, Smoke Detector(s)
    • Condo and coop fee: $129 monthly
    • Senior community: Yes
    • Subdivision: Village Crest At Taylor Village
    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • Amenities included: Clubhouse, Common Grounds, Community Center, Fitness Center, Game Room, Library, Meeting Room, Party Room, Indoor Pool, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Tennis Court(s)
    • Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Pool(s), Recreation Facility, Reserve Funds, Road Maintenance, Snow Removal
    • HOA fee: $346 monthly
    Location
    • Region: Ellicott City
    • Municipality: Ellicott City

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $152/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $550,700
    • Annual tax amount: $7,978
    • Date on market: 6/30/2026
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
    • Inclusions: See Disclosures
    • Exclusions: See Disclosures
    • Ownership: Condominium
    • Road surface type: Black Top, Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/21/2026Sold$617,500-1.2%$152/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2070864 Report a problem
    7/29/2026Pending sale$625,000$153/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2070864 Report a problem
    7/15/2026Price change$625,000-3.8%$153/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2070864 Report a problem
    6/30/2026Listed for sale$650,000-3.7%$160/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2070864 Report a problem
    6/23/2026Listing removed$675,000$166/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2067626 Report a problem
    6/17/2026Price change$675,000-3.6%$166/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2067626 Report a problem
    6/3/2026Price change$699,900-2.1%$172/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2067626 Report a problem
    5/14/2026Listed for sale$715,000+57.1%$176/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2067626 Report a problem
    3/27/2019Sold$455,000$112/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/21/2019Listed for sale$455,000$112/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Advantage Realty #MDHW220368 Report a problem
    2/19/2019Pending sale$455,000$112/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX ADVANTAGE REALTY #MDHW220368 Report a problem
    2/1/2019Listed for sale$455,000-9%$112/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Advantage Realty #MDHW220368 Report a problem
    4/24/2006Sold$499,990$123/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$7,978 +42.8%$523,400 +5.5%
    2024$5,586 +5.8%$496,100 +5.8%
    2023$5,279 +2.9%$468,800
    2022$5,131 +3%$468,800 +5.9%
    2021$4,984 +3.1%$442,600 +3.1%
    2020$4,836 +1.4%$429,500
    2019$4,769 -6.1%$429,500 +2.9%
    2018$5,077 -15.4%$417,500 +1.5%
    2017$6,002 $411,500 +2.2%
    2016-- $402,600 +2.3%
    2015-- $393,700 +2.3%
    2014-- $384,800
    2013-- $384,800
    2012-- $384,800 -4.7%
    2011-- $403,700 0%
    2010-- $403,780
    2009-- $403,780 -8.3%
    2008-- $440,160 +7%
    2007-- $411,306
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 21043

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Middle: Ellicott Mills
    • District: Howard County Public Schools

    Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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