Recent $15,000 price improvement combined with $5,000 in seller closing assistance provides an excellent opportunity for buyers to customize and make select improvements. Cul-de-sac privacy, walkable Columbia lifestyle, and meaningful updates — this Owen Brown home offers a rare combination of setting and convenience. Tucked away at the end of the street and set back behind a charming split-rail fence, the property provides a peaceful retreat while remaining connected to Columbia’s extensive pathway system and everyday amenities. Inside, the kitchen features slate flooring, concrete countertops, a new Whirlpool refrigerator (2025), and a built-in diner booth that creates a warm, inviting gathering space. Step outside to enjoy a paver patio with trellis and firepit. Major system and efficiency upgrades include a newer Trane heat pump (2023), owned 4.14 kW solar array, Aprilaire whole-house humidifier integrated with the HVAC system, radon mitigation system, newer LG washer (2024) and dryer (2025), and EV car charger hookup in the driveway. A convenient laundry chute accessible from both the first and second floors adds practical everyday functionality. Enjoy walkable access to Lake Elkhorn’s scenic trails, the Owen Brown Community Center and pool, East Columbia Library, nearby schools, shopping, and dining. Ideally located roughly halfway between Washington, DC and Baltimore, this home offers an easy commuter location while maintaining a tucked-away residential feel within one of Columbia’s most established and amenity-rich communities.
HOA/Condo/Coop Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance
HOA/Condo/Coop Amenities: Jog/Walk Path, Tot Lots/Playground
HOA Fee: $1,448
HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: Please use Google Maps.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,361
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: —
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: —
County: Howard County
APN: 16 069469
HOA Dues: $48/month
Garage: No
Features: Green
Home facts updated by owner on Jun 11, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Cradlerock Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
6/10
Lake Elkhorn Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
Oakland Mills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
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