NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4040 Firefly Way Ellicott City, MD 21042

Dorsey Search Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $772,000 - $841,585

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
2,878 Sq Ft
$282/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 27, 2015

Last sale price $505,000 $175 Per Sq Ft

Est. 61% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,320/month

113 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Game Room
  • Northfield Elementary School Rated A
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Pool Membership Available

About This Home

As of March 2015

MOVE RIGHT IN TO THIS LOVELY 5 BEDROOM, 4-1/2 BATH HOME SITED ON ONE OF DORSEY HALL'S LARGER LOTS. BRIGHT & CHEERFUL, THIS FRESHLY PAINTED HOME BOASTS LARGE ROOMS, WALK-IN CLOSETS, LOVELY LANDSCAPING AND MUCH MORE. OWNER HAS LOVINGLY MAINTAINED THIS HOME. NOT A DRIVE-BY -- YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS ONE FOR YOURSELF!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ilene Kessler

RE/MAX Advantage Realty License #MRIS:28210 Listed on: 05/14/2014

Co-Listed By

Ann Domerchie

RE/MAX Advantage Realty License #MRIS:29283

Last Buyer's Agent

Veronica Colquitt

Keller Williams Flagship

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,386

Year Built

  • Built in 1983

Lot Details

  • 0.74 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Landscaped
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned R20

HOA Fees

  • $103 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Screen For Fireplace
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Game Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Improved Basement
  • Connecting Stairway

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Country Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 4.5 Bathrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Patio

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 148
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1402272288
  • $411 Front Foot Fee per year

Community Details

Overview

  • Dorsey Hall Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to alterations or architectural changes

Amenities

  • Common Area

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Pool Membership Available
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,386

Year Built

Built in 1983

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$103 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Parking Included In ListPrice,Parking Included In SalePrice
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Lower 2, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Year Built: 1983
  • Remarks Public: MOVE RIGHT IN TO THIS LOVELY 5 BEDROOM, 4-1/2 BATH HOME SITED ON ONE OF DORSEY HALL'S LARGER LOTS. BRIGHT & CHEERFUL, THIS FRESHLY PAINTED HOME BOASTS LARGE ROOMS, WALK-IN CLOSETS, LOVELY LANDSCAPING AND MUCH MORE. OWNER HAS LOVINGLY MAINTAINED THIS HOME. NOT A DRIVE-BY -- YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS ONE FOR YOURSELF!
  • Special Assessment Payment: Annually
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Table Space, Combination Dining/Living, Built-Ins, Window Treatments, Primary Bath(s), Wood Floors, Upgraded Countertops, Whirlpool/Hottub
  • Fireplace Features: Screen, Mantel(s)
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Basement, Laundry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Improved
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 2878
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2878
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 205.41
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2478
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 400
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 400
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 4040

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels 2 Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level 2 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Refuse: 225.00
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 1237.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Bike Trail, Common Grounds, Jog/Walk Path, Pool Mem Avail, Tot Lots/Playground
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Rules: Alterations/Architectural Changes
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Front Foot Fee Pymt Freq: Annually

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 230500.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 203600.00
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Landscaping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.74
  • Lot Size Area: 32372
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 32372.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Screened
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2014
  • Zoning: R20

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15366802
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6386.11
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1402272288
  • Tax Lot: 148
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2478
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Close Date: 03/27/2015

Multi Family

  • Front Foot Fee: 411.18

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2023
Sold by
Gauert Roger T and Gauert Jennifer L
Bought by
Gauert Family Trust and Gauert
Current Estimated Value
$811,146

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 14, 2014
Closed on
Mar 27, 2015
Sold by
Prokop Robert
Bought by
Gauert Roger T and Gauert Jennifer L
Seller's Agent
Ilene Kessler
RE/MAX Advantage Realty
Buyer's Agent
Veronica Colquitt
Keller Williams Flagship
List Price
$519,000
Sold Price
$505,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-2.7%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.22%
Original Mortgage
$404,000
Interest Rate
3.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2009
Sold by
Prokop Diane
Bought by
Prokop Robert

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$348,000
Interest Rate
5.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 1994
Sold by
Kaylor J D
Bought by
Prokop Diane

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$248,400
Interest Rate
8.4%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 1983
Sold by
Dorsey Hall Joint Venture
Bought by
Kaylor Jefferson D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,000
Interest Rate
13.72%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Gauert Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Gauert Roger T $505,000 Home First Title Group Llc
Prokop Robert -- --
Prokop Diane $268,000 --
Kaylor Jefferson D $158,100 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Gauert Roger T $234,000
Previous Owner Gauert Roger T $704,000
Previous Owner Gauert Roger T $404,000
Previous Owner Prokop Robert $348,000
Previous Owner Prokop Robert $50,000
Previous Owner Prokop Robert $350,000
Previous Owner Prokop Diane $248,400
Previous Owner Kaylor Jefferson D $135,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/27/2015 03/27/15 Sold $505,000 -0.8% $175 / Sq Ft
09/04/2014 09/04/14 Pending -- -- --
07/21/2014 07/21/14 Price Changed $509,000 -1.9% $177 / Sq Ft
06/07/2014 06/07/14 For Sale $519,000 0.0% $180 / Sq Ft
06/02/2014 06/02/14 Pending -- -- --
05/14/2014 05/14/14 For Sale $519,000 -- $180 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $9,313 $639,667 $0 $0
2024 $9,313 $605,300 $320,600 $284,700
2023 $8,788 $579,900 $0 $0
2022 $8,383 $554,500 $0 $0
2021 $7,782 $529,100 $261,600 $267,500
2020 $7,782 $512,700 $0 $0
2019 $7,546 $496,300 $0 $0
2018 $6,947 $479,900 $203,600 $276,300
2017 $6,713 $479,900 $0 $0
2016 $1,476 $449,367 $0 $0
2015 $1,476 $434,100 $0 $0
2014 -- $434,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • I

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Ilene Kessler

    RE/MAX

  • A

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Ann Domerchie

    RE/MAX

  • V

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Veronica Colquitt

    Keller Williams Flagship

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002998820

Bright MLS

APN: 02-272288

Maryland Howard County Ellicott City 21042 Dorsey Search

4040 Firefly Way, Ellicott City, MD

This home is located at 4040 Firefly Way, Ellicott City, MD 21042 since 14 May 2014 and is currently estimated at $811,146, approximately $281 per square foot. This property was built in 1983. 4040 Firefly Way is a home located in Howard County with nearby schools including Northfield Elementary School, Dunloggin Middle School, and Wilde Lake High.

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