NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8230 Academy Rd Ellicott City, MD 21043

Estimated Value: $656,487 - $695,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,302 Sq Ft
$204/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 01, 2020

Last sale price $470,000 $142 Per Sq Ft

Est. 43% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,517/month

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Active Adult
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of May 2020

Great 55+ villa -Original owner ; 3 finished levels; great lot backs to open space; rear sunroom; hardwood on most of main level; large driveway for lots of extra parking. The versatile upper level offers 2 large bedrooms, full bath, and a loft area. Lots of room in the finished, walkout basement too with a guest suite & bath; large recreation room; plus tons of storage & hobby space in the unfinished areas. Village Crest offers outstanding amenities including - indoor & outdoor pools, tennis/pickle ball, and an activity filled clubhouse with fitness, clubs, and camaraderie.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gregory Kinnear

(410) 423-5282 greg@teamkinnear.com RE/MAX Advantage Realty License #513388 Listed on: 05/01/2020

RE/MAX Advantage Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Sharon Keeny

(410) 715-2743 sharon.keeny@longandfoster.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #309925

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,412

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 0.55

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Wainscoting
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Rear Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Workshop
  • Basement Windows

Accessible Home Design

  • Doors with lever handles
  • Level Entry For Accessibility

Additional Features

  • Sprinkler System
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot UN 18
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1402419432

Community Details

Overview

  • Active Adult
  • Association fees include common area maintenance, insurance, lawn maintenance, pool(s), recreation facility, road maintenance, snow removal
  • Active Adult | Residents must be 55 or older
  • Hearthstone Vill Community
  • Village Crest At Taylor Village Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Center
  • Community Library
  • Recreation Room

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Indoor Pool

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,412

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$363 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Accessibility Features: Doors - Lever Handle(s), Level Entry - Main
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Sprinkler System, Wainscotting, Walk-In Closet(s), Wood Floors
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Rear Entrance, Sump Pump, Walkout Level, Windows, Workshop
  • Total Sq Ft: 4072
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3302
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 181.64
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2532
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 770
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 770
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1540
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Refuse: 325.00
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Attic Fan, Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 127.06
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: Yes
  • Condo Co-Op Fee: 236.00
  • Condo Co-Op Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Community Center, Exercise Room, Fitness Center, Library, Pool - Indoor, Pool - Outdoor, Recreational Center, Tennis Courts, Swimming Pool, Tot Lots/Playground
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Insurance, Lawn Maintenance, Pool(s), Recreation Facility, Road Maintenance, Snow Removal
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community Age Requirement: 55
  • Senior Community: Yes

Fee Information

  • Front Foot Fee Pymt Freq: Annually

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 318400.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 108700.00
  • Zoning: POR
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15447929
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6412.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1402419432
  • Tax Lot: UN 18
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2025
Sold by
Lamont Heard Derrick and Johnson Donna
Bought by
Derrick And Donna Heard Family Trust and Heard
Current Estimated Value
$672,622

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2020
Closed on
Apr 27, 2020
Sold by
Pollitt George W and Pollitt Beverly K
Bought by
Heard Derrick Lamont and Heard Johnson
Seller's Agent
Gregory Kinnear
RE/MAX Advantage Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sharon Keeny
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$459,900
Sold Price
$470,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,100
2.2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.56%
Original Mortgage
$461,487
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2006
Sold by
Pulte Home Corporation
Bought by
Politt George W and Politt Beverly K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$74,724
Interest Rate
6.28%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 2005
Sold by
Pulte Home Corporation
Bought by
Politt George W and Politt Beverly K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$74,724
Interest Rate
6.28%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Derrick And Donna Heard Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Derrick And Donna Heard Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Heard Derrick Lamont $470,000 Sage Title Group Llc
Politt George W $498,160 --
Politt George W $498,160 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Heard Derrick Lamont $461,487
Previous Owner Politt George W $74,724
Previous Owner Politt George W $398,528
Previous Owner Politt George W $398,528
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/01/2020 05/01/20 Sold $470,000 +2.2% $142 / Sq Ft
05/01/2020 05/01/20 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2020 05/01/20 For Sale $459,900 -- $139 / 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 $7,394 $510,367 $0 $0
2024 $7,394 $484,633 $0 $0
2023 $6,974 $458,900 $120,000 $338,900
2022 $6,782 $448,300 $0 $0
2021 $6,553 $437,700 $0 $0
2020 $6,477 $427,100 $108,700 $318,400
2019 $6,073 $421,133 $0 $0
2018 $5,957 $415,167 $0 $0
2017 $5,753 $409,200 $0 $0
2016 -- $400,367 $0 $0
2015 -- $391,533 $0 $0
2014 -- $382,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDHW278766

Bright MLS

APN: 02-419432