Set on 6.4 picturesque acres surrounded by mature trees and peaceful woods, this charming home offers an exceptional blend of privacy and convenience. An expansive landscaped front yard welcomes you home and sets the tone for the natural beauty that surrounds the property. The home was thoughtfully expanded in 2012, adding to its comfortable and functional layout. Inside, the main level offers fresh, neutral paint and newly refinished hardwood floors. The spacious living room features bay windows, while the dining area provides an easy setting for everyday meals and entertaining. The well-appointed kitchen offers abundant built-in cabinetry, granite countertops, and two pantries. The great room provides a cozy gathering space with the classic ambiance of a wood stove. Three bedrooms, including the primary bedroom, versitile flex room, two updated full hall bathrooms, and a laundry room complete the main level. Step outside to the deck and stone patio, where you can relax and take in sweeping views of the wooded backyard. The property backs directly to additional acres of undisturbed woods, while the Little Patuxent River runs along the rear, creating a peaceful natural setting and an impressive array of wildlife. Deer, foxes, and a variety of birds are frequent visitors, including a bald eagle spotted here more than once. The spacious backyard also features a 1½-car-sized shed with running water and electricity, offering excellent space for hobbies, storage, or projects. The fully finished walkout basement offers additional living space, new carpet, and direct backyard access through a new exterior door. The front-entry attached two-car garage offers convenient parking and has been upgraded with new epoxy flooring and a 220V EV charger. The home is equipped with two geothermal heat pumps, offering an extraordinary level of energy-efficient climate control. With thoughtful updates throughout, including fresh neutral paint, refinished hardwood floors, new basement carpet, new garage epoxy flooring, and a new basement exterior door, this home is ready for its next chapter. Enjoy the rare combination of expansive acreage, mature woods, genuine privacy, and a peaceful natural setting while remaining close to local restaurants, shopping, top-rated schools, and convenient commuting routes. If you're looking for space and serenity without giving up everyday convenience, this special property is ready to welcome you home.
Coming soon 09/24
$700,000
2555 Sand Hill Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042
3beds
2,800sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
6.4 Acres Lot
$730,400 Zestimate®
$250/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listed by:
Lisa Kittleman 301-785-5893,
The KW Collective 4435741600
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDHW2073566
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Basement, Great Room, Laundry, Office, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
Basement
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Great room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Pantry
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Office
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric, Geothermal
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Cooktop, Freezer, Humidifier, Ice Maker, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Kitchen - Table Space, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Recessed Lighting
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Screens, Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Walk-Out Access,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Equipment, Screen
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,900
- Total interior livable area: 2,800 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,200
- Finished area below ground: 600
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Trees/Woods, River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
Lot
- Size: 6.4 Acres
- Features: Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Private, Rear Yard, Wooded, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1403282821
- Zoning: RRDEO
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Permanent
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Exists
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ellicott City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $250/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $562,133
- Annual tax amount: $8,275
- Date on market: 9/24/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$730,400
$672,000 - $796,000
$3,061/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/6/1991 | Sold | $189,900$68/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,310 +48.4% | $529,767 +6.5% |
| 2024 | $5,601 +1.3% | $497,400 +1.3% |
| 2023 | $5,528 +1.3% | $490,900 -1.3% |
| 2022 | $5,454 +1.4% | $497,400 +4.1% |
| 2021 | $5,381 +5.4% | $477,900 +5.4% |
| 2020 | $5,107 +5.7% | $453,567 -5.1% |
| 2019 | $4,833 -1.8% | $477,900 +18% |
| 2018 | $4,924 -16.7% | $404,900 |
| 2017 | $5,911 | $404,900 +6.4% |
| 2016 | -- | $380,700 +3.3% |
| 2015 | -- | $368,600 |
| 2014 | -- | $368,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $368,600 -9.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $407,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $407,800 |
| 2010 | -- | $407,800 -31.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $598,350 +17.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $510,026 +20.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $421,703 +26.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $333,380 +11.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $299,752 +12.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $266,126 +14.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $232,500 +5% |
| 2002 | -- | $221,470 +5.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $210,440 +163.8% |
| 2000 | -- | $79,760 |
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Neighborhood: 21042
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: West Friendship
- Middle: Mount View
- High: Marriotts Ridge
- District: Howard County Public School System
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





