Welcome to this well maintained Mid Century Modern split level home in the sought-after Ellicott City location. This home sits on half acre of extensive gardens with specimen trees and shrubs and perennials making it a true gardeners paradise that offers year-round beauty and a haven for birds and nature lovers alike. A custom Designers Guild bluestone patio with lighting creates an outdoor private living space. With no mandatory HOA and easy access to shopping, lakes, trails, and commuter routes to Baltimore and Washington, this home offers both privacy and convenience near all the amenities of Columbia and Ellicott City. Inside, warmth and comfort define the living spaces. Large windows (Anderson and Pella) invite natural light throughout, enhancing the home’s welcoming feel. Hardwood floors run throughout the main and upper bedroom levels, while the spacious, open floor plan provides both functionality and flow. Upstairs are three bedrooms and two full baths. The main level features a Jøtul Norwegian wood stove in the spacious living room that fills the home with a wonderful heat during colder months. The entry level offers a large family room, guest room, and powder room—perfect for flexible living. Recent updates include a new hot water heater (2025), newer stainless steel refrigerator and dishwasher, quartz countertops, an Amish-built storage shed, open firewood shed, and CertainTeed lifetime-warranty fiberglass roof. This is more than a house—it is a home, lovingly nurtured over many years, offering beautiful views, light, and an extraordinary connection to nature.
For sale
$675,000
9221 Spring Valley Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043
4beds
1,926sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
0.47 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$350/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Year-round beautyTrue gardeners paradiseAmish-built storage shedOutdoor private living spaceOpen firewood shedQuartz countertopsCertainteed lifetime-warranty fiberglass roof
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jill Lapides 410-428-2346,
Cummings & Co. Realtors (410) 823-0033
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDHW2066940
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Main
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Ceiling
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Lighting - Pendants
- Level: Upper
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Countertop(s) - Quartz, Granite Counters, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Lighting - Ceiling, Pantry
- Level: Upper
Living room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Wood Stove
- Level: Upper
Storage room
- Level: Lower
Utility room
- Features: Basement - Unfinished, Flooring - Concrete, Flooring - Heated
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Has Laundry
Features
- Bathroom - Stall Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Double/Dual Staircase, Entry Level Bedroom, Open Floorplan, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Pantry, Upgraded Countertops
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Doors: Double Entry, Sliding Glass
- Windows: Double Hung, Replacement, Screens, Window Treatments
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Exterior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,526
- Total interior livable area: 1,926 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,926
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split,Four
- Stories: 4
- Patio & porch: Patio, Roof
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Wood,Partial
Lot
- Size: 0.47 Acres
- Features: Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Rear Yard, Vegetation Planting
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 1402195097
- Zoning: R20
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Columbia Hills
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ellicott City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $350/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $455,800
- Annual tax amount: $5,836
- Date on market: 4/10/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $675,000+327.2%$350/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDHW2066940 Report a problem | ||
| 12/17/1993 | Sold | $158,000$82/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $432,000 +5.8% |
| 2024 | $4,596 +6.2% | $408,200 +6.2% |
| 2023 | $4,328 +4.9% | $384,400 |
| 2022 | $4,126 +5.2% | $384,400 +10.3% |
| 2021 | $3,923 +5.4% | $348,400 +5.4% |
| 2020 | $3,720 +1.3% | $330,400 |
| 2019 | $3,671 -6.1% | $330,400 +2.7% |
| 2018 | $3,911 -16.8% | $321,600 +1.4% |
| 2017 | $4,699 | $317,200 |
| 2016 | -- | $317,200 |
| 2015 | -- | $317,200 -3.4% |
| 2014 | -- | $328,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $328,200 |
| 2012 | -- | $328,200 -18.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $403,800 0% |
| 2010 | -- | $403,860 |
| 2009 | -- | $403,860 -2.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $413,650 +15.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $357,690 +18.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $301,730 +22.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $245,770 +11.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $219,800 +13.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $193,830 +15.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $167,860 +0.7% |
| 2001 | -- | $166,742 +151.7% |
| 2000 | -- | $66,250 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$3,881/mo
Principal & interest
$3262
Property taxes
$619
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 21043
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Thunder Hill Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 7/10Dunloggin Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 6/10Wilde Lake High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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- Maryland
- Howard County
- Ellicott City
- 21043
- 9221 Spring Valley Rd
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