NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8898 Shining Oceans Way Columbia, MD 21045

Estimated Value: $654,764

2 Beds
4 Baths
3,540 Sq Ft
$185/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 02, 2021

Last sale price $540,000 $153 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,892/month

90 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Clubhouse
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Senior Living
  • Wood Flooring
  • Community Pool

About This Home

As of June 2021

Impressive residential Villa for sale in a desirable Active 55+ Community - Snowden Overlook, Columbia, MD; ½ block to Club House with pool, within walking distance to shopping, Wegman, Trader Joes, Mission BBQ and Several Restaurant’s, Target, Costco,15 minutes to BWI, etc. Lovely corner Villa at 8898 Shining Oceans Way, Unit 1, 3,540 sf, built 2006, 2 car garages, a deck off of the living and formal dining room, a balcony off of the upstairs master bedroom; the Villa backs up to a forest of lofty trees from deck and daylight walkout patio. Soaring ceilings, natural light throughout day, open loft. 2 BD/4 baths/showers (2 en-suite Jacuzzi’s). Ensuite style basement with a full bath with Jacuzzi tub, closets, and full walk out basement. Refrigerator, Microwave, Stove, Washing and Dryer. Customized Open Concept Living Floor Plan with wet bar off of living/dining room, floor-to-ceiling gas fireplace, Hunter Douglas curtains in living/dining room, pantry, wood floors, Berber carpet throughout. Over $53K upgrades to the house: customized Open Living Room Concept with a wet bar and custom cabinets. Costumed built in counter top with additional kitchen cabinets for informal dining creating additional kitchen space. Designed an extensive WIC upstairs master bedroom. Extended size of bathroom downstairs and added a large Jacuzzi to create a large 3rd en-suite bedroom. Added 10' x 30' cement patio for a daylight walkout basement.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dan Borowy

Redfin Corp License #0654193 Listed on: 01/28/2021

Redfin Corp

Last Buyer's Agent

Gina White

Coldwell Banker Realty License #35772

Coldwell Banker Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,449

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • 0.57

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Villa

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Insulated Doors
  • Dining Area
  • Finished Basement
  • Connecting Stairway
  • Security Gate

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio

Schools

  • Jeffers Hill Elementary School
  • Mayfield Woods Middle School
  • Long Reach High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot U 1
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1416216879

Community Details

Overview

  • Senior Living
  • Association fees include taxes, common area maintenance
  • Senior Community | Residents must be 55 or older
  • Vilas At Snowden Community
  • Villas At Snowden Overlook Subdivision

Amenities

  • Common Area
  • Clubhouse
  • Meeting Room

Recreation

  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,449

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$191 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Villa
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Impressive residential Villa for sale in a desirable Active 55+ Community - Snowden Overlook, Columbia, MD; ½ block to Club House with pool, within walking distance to shopping, Wegman, Trader Joes, Mission BBQ and Several Restaurant’s, Target, Costco,15 minutes to BWI, etc. Lovely corner Villa at 8898 Shining Oceans Way, Unit 1, 3,540 sf, built 2006, 2 car garages, a deck off of the living and formal dining room, a balcony off of the upstairs master bedroom; the Villa backs up to a forest of lofty trees from deck and daylight walkout patio. Soaring ceilings, natural light throughout day, open loft. 2 BD/4 baths/showers (2 en-suite Jacuzzi’s). Ensuite style basement with a full bath with Jacuzzi tub, closets, and full walk out basement. Refrigerator, Microwave, Stove, Washing and Dryer. Customized Open Concept Living Floor Plan with wet bar off of living/dining room, floor-to-ceiling gas fireplace, Hunter Douglas curtains in living/dining room, pantry, wood floors, Berber carpet throughout. Over $53K upgrades to the house: customized Open Living Room Concept with a wet bar and custom cabinets. Costumed built in counter top with additional kitchen cabinets for informal dining creating additional kitchen space. Designed an extensive WIC upstairs master bedroom. Extended size of bathroom downstairs and added a large Jacuzzi to create a large 3rd en-suite bedroom. Added 10' x 30' cement patio for a daylight walkout basement.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stove, Exhaust Fan, Built-In Microwave, Dryer, Icemaker, Disposal, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Kitchen - Eat-In, Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Ceiling Fan(s), Carpet, Dining Area
  • Window Features: Insulated, Screens
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Insulated
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Fully Finished
  • Total Sq Ft: 4170
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3540
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 198.93
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2890
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 650
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 630
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1280
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 8898

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Combination
  • 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 - Rear Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security Gate
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 167.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: Yes
  • Condo Co-Op Fee: 285.00
  • Condo Co-Op Fee Frequency: Annually
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Common Grounds, Fitness Center, Pool - Outdoor, Exercise Room, Club House, Meeting Room
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Taxes, Common Area Maintenance
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community Age Requirement: 55
  • Senior Community: Yes

Schools

  • School District: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
  • Elementary School: JEFFERS HILL
  • Middle School: MAYFIELD WOODS
  • High School: LONG REACH
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 121139568958
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: JEFFERS HILL
  • High School: LONG REACH
  • Middle Or Junior School: MAYFIELD WOODS

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 429400.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 80000.00
  • Land Use Code: 010
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Balcony, Patio(s)
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: NT
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15449792
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6449.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1416216879
  • Tax Lot: U 1
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 3540
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Close Date: 06/02/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 28, 2021
Closed on
Jun 2, 2021
Sold by
Botkins Randall J and Botkins Patricia A
Bought by
Gill Elmer Lee and Gill Alma
Seller's Agent
Dan Borowy
Redfin Corp
Buyer's Agent
Gina White
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$598,999
Sold Price
$540,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$58,999
-9.85%
Total Days on Market
90
Current Estimated Value
$654,764

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$114,764
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.14%
Original Mortgage
$540,000
Outstanding Balance
$494,195
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$166,708

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 2014
Sold by
Botkins Randall J and Botkins Patricia A
Bought by
The Botkins Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2006
Sold by
Ryl & Group Inc The
Bought by
Botkins Randall J and Botkins Patricia A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2006
Sold by
Ryl & Group Inc The
Bought by
Botkins Randall J and Botkins Patricia A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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
Gill Elmer Lee $540,000 Freestate Ttl Svcs Of Annapo
The Botkins Family Trust -- None Available
Botkins Randall J $561,939 --
Botkins Randall J $561,939 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gill Elmer Lee $540,000
Previous Owner Botkins Randall J $297,175
Previous Owner Botkins Randall $319,000
Previous Owner Botkins Randall J $320,000
Previous Owner Botkins Randall J $320,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/02/2021 06/02/21 Sold $540,000 -6.1% $153 / Sq Ft
04/28/2021 04/28/21 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2021 03/10/21 Price Changed $574,900 -4.0% $162 / Sq Ft
01/28/2021 01/28/21 For Sale $598,999 0.0% $169 / Sq Ft
03/09/2018 03/09/18 Rented $2,500 -16.7% --
03/09/2018 03/09/18 Under Contract -- -- --
08/25/2017 08/25/17 For Rent $3,000 -- --
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
2024 $484 $553,567 $0 $0
2023 $408 $509,400 $80,000 $429,400
2022 $391 $488,333 $0 $0
2021 $3,365 $467,267 $0 $0
2020 $5,549 $446,200 $131,200 $315,000
2019 $6,434 $446,200 $131,200 $315,000
2018 $6,159 $446,200 $131,200 $315,000
2017 $5,516 $452,200 $0 $0
2016 $1,252 $421,200 $0 $0
2015 $1,252 $390,200 $0 $0
2014 $1,221 $359,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dan Borowy

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Dan Borowy

    Redfin Corp

    (410) 596-4482

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  • Gina White

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Gina White

    Coldwell Banker (NRT-Southeast-MidAtlantic)

    (443) 822-1336

    715 Total Sales

    Gina White
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  • Abigail Scott

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Abigail Scott

    P. C. F. Management, Inc.

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    23 Total Sales

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  • Vivian Feen

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDHW289484

Bright MLS

APN: 16-216879

Maryland Howard County Columbia 21045

8898 Shining Oceans Way, Columbia, MD

This home is located at 8898 Shining Oceans Way, Columbia, MD 21045 since 28 January 2021 and is currently estimated at $654,764, approximately $184 per square foot. This property was built in 2006. 8898 Shining Oceans Way is a home located in Howard County with nearby schools including Jeffers Hill Elementary School, Mayfield Woods Middle School, and Long Reach High School.

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