NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4278 Bright Bay Way Ellicott City, MD 21042

Dorsey Search Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $754,666 - $885,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,269 Sq Ft
$351/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 29, 2016

Last sale price $530,000 $234 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,261/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Northfield Elementary School Rated A
  • Mud Room
  • Game Room

About This Home

As of April 2016

Charming Colonial, located on a private cul-de-sac in sought after Dorsey Hall. Meticulously maintained by the original owners, this home is perfect for entertaining. From the gracious front porch to the open, light filled kitchen w/ adjacent family room, to the spacious deck that overlooks the large back yard perfect for gardening, games & cook-outs. New carpet, HVAC, windows & full bath in LL

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Levin

Compass License #622242 Listed on: 03/03/2016

Compass

Co-Listed By

Carole Levin

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #84573

Last Buyer's Agent

Samina Chowdhury

Keller Williams Lucido Agency License #588281

Keller Williams Lucido Agency

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,468

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 0.37 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • No Through Street
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned R20

HOA Fees

  • $121 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Built-In Features
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Window Treatments
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Game Room
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 3.5 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Connecting Stairway
  • Shelving
  • Basement with some natural light

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Schools

  • Northfield Elementary School
  • Dunloggin Middle School

Utilities

  • 90% Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 42
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1402270811

Community Details

Overview

  • Columbia Association Community
  • Dorsey Hall Subdivision

Recreation

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,468

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$121 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Parking Included In ListPrice,Parking Included In SalePrice
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2016-03-04
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Remarks Public: Charming Colonial, located on a private cul-de-sac in sought after Dorsey Hall. Meticulously maintained by the original owners, this home is perfect for entertaining. From the gracious front porch to the open, light filled kitchen w/ adjacent family room, to the spacious deck that overlooks the large back yard perfect for gardening, games & cook-outs. New carpet, HVAC, windows & full bath in LL
  • Special Assessment Payment: Annually
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room Off Kitchen, Breakfast Area, Kitchen - Table Space, Combination Dining/Living, Dining Area, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Built-Ins, Chair Railings, Upgraded Countertops, Crown Moldings, Window Treatments
  • Fireplace Features: Mantel(s)
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Center Hall
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Laundry, Mud Room, Storage Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Partial, Fully Finished, Improved, Shelving
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 4278

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Pool Private: No
  • 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, Paved Driveway, Attached
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street, Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Refuse: 225.00
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 1446.77
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Jog/Walk Path, Pool Mem Avail, Tot Lots/Playground, Bike Trail
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
  • Elementary School: NORTHFIELD
  • Middle School: DUNLOGGIN
  • School District Key: 121139568958
  • Elementary School: NORTHFIELD
  • Middle Or Junior School: DUNLOGGIN

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 249700.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 195500.00
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, No Thru Street
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.37
  • Lot Size Area: 16117
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 16117.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2015
  • Zoning: R20

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15366681
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6467.66
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1402270811
  • Tax Lot: 42
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2269
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Close Date: 04/29/2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 3, 2016
Closed on
Apr 29, 2016
Sold by
Levin Barbara A
Bought by
Mahmud Muhammad Khawar
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Levin
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Samina Chowdhury
Keller Williams Lucido Agency
List Price
$529,900
Sold Price
$530,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.02%
Current Estimated Value
$796,667

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$266,667
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.12%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 2015
Sold by
Levin Mark and Levin Barbara A
Bought by
Levin Barbara A

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 1984
Sold by
Winchester Homes Inc
Bought by
Levin Mark and Levin Barbara A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,000
Interest Rate
14.04%
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
Mahmud Muhammad Khawar $530,000 First American Title Ins Co
Levin Barbara A -- Attorney
Levin Mark $138,400 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mahmud Muhammad Khawar $366,500
Closed Mahmud Muhammad Khawar $417,000
Previous Owner Levin Barbara $412,000
Previous Owner Levin Mark $108,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/29/2016 04/29/16 Sold $530,000 0.0% $234 / Sq Ft
03/07/2016 03/07/16 Pending -- -- --
03/03/2016 03/03/16 For Sale $529,900 -- $234 / 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 $9,337 $646,367 $0 $0
2024 $9,337 $610,900 $312,500 $298,400
2023 $8,762 $581,867 $0 $0
2022 $8,323 $552,833 $0 $0
2021 $7,702 $523,800 $253,100 $270,700
2020 $7,702 $507,100 $0 $0
2019 $7,462 $490,400 $0 $0
2018 $6,862 $473,700 $195,500 $278,200
2017 $6,707 $473,700 $0 $0
2016 $1,447 $454,700 $0 $0
2015 $1,447 $445,200 $0 $0
2014 $1,411 $445,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jennifer Levin

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Jennifer Levin

    Compass

    (443) 745-1851

    34 Total Sales

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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Carole Levin

    Long & Foster

    (301) 325-4680

    8 Total Sales

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  • Samina Chowdhury

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Samina Chowdhury

    Keller Williams Lucido Agency

    (301) 502-2944

    2 in this area

    151 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003923797

Bright MLS

APN: 02-270811

Maryland Howard County Ellicott City 21042 Dorsey Search

4278 Bright Bay Way, Ellicott City, MD

This home is located at 4278 Bright Bay Way, Ellicott City, MD 21042 since 03 March 2016 and is currently estimated at $796,667, approximately $351 per square foot. This property was built in 1984. 4278 Bright Bay 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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