This pristine single family home tucked away on a peaceful cul de sac & just steps away from Lake Elkhorn Park & Lake is the end of year holiday gift you have been waiting for! The caring owner has meticulously prepared & cared for this home - enjoy a new roof (2021), new heating/air conditioning system (2022), new water heater (2024), new easy care luxury plank flooring (2024), new kitchen appliances in 2021! This is the kind of home you will be proud to come home to & host family / guests too - two vehicle off street parking + generous visitor parking; three finished levels including the front eat in kitchen with bay window; open living & dining space with cozy fireplace and access to the low maintenance deck; 3 bedrooms & 2 upper baths (the primary bedroom has a bay window & quaint balcony!) The walkout lower level is great for tv / movie watching, home gym, hobbies, even a home office. Get involved in your fantastic Columbia community & location with access to walking trails & paths, community pool, schools & library, plus Columbia Town Center featuring Merriweather Post Pavilion, lots of great restaurants, shopping, The Columbia Mall, and countless other amenities.
ALL OFFERS TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE LISTING AGENT BY FRIDAY 1/8 AT NOON. Charming Victorian style Single Family House in the heart of Columbia is ready for your immediate residency. This House has 3 bedrooms & 2.5 baths and the newest updates include New Carpet, Whole Interior repainted and New Stainless Kitchen Appliances of refrigerator, stove & hood, dishwasher. The best feature of this oversized kitchen is the 3-window Bay window which expands the kitchen eat-in space. The main level features the LR/DR open concept which allows you plenty of room, and has a slider to the oversized composite deck. The living room has a wood burning fireplace that is just right on those cold winter days. The upper level has 3 bedrooms and two full baths. The large Owner's suite features two closets, full bath, and a 2nd floor exterior balcony. The finished lower level features a large family room with a walk-out slider, and a large laundry/ storage room. The back yard has a storage shed under the spacious deck. Other Improvements include new: windows ( 2015), refurbished chimney (2015), extra lg downspouts & gutters with covers, exterior trim wrap. Conveniently located close to shopping, restaurants, & BWI airport and Lake Elkhorn. Don't wait. This house is a must see!
Public Records
Dec 31, 1990
Sold
$151,000
$84/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 25, 1986
Sold
$94,240
$52/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,119 (+8.5%)
$180,000 + $210,700
$390,700
2025
$5,641 (+4.7%)
$180,000 + $210,700
$390,700
2024
$5,387 (+6.7%)
2023
$5,047 (+2.3%)
2022
$4,936 (+1.1%)
$160,000 + $162,700
$322,700
2021
$4,880 (+1.8%)
2020
$4,793 (+1.2%)
2019
$4,735 (+7.3%)
$125,000 + $182,800
$307,800
2018
$4,413 (+1.6%)
2017
$4,343 (+4.0%)
$125,000 + $170,800
$295,800
2015
$4,177 (+3.8%)
$170,000 + $134,500
$304,500
2014
$4,023 (+3.8%)
2013
$3,876 (+1.2%)
2012
$3,831 (+3.9%)
2011
$3,687 (+3.9%)
2010
$3,547 (+50.8%)
2009
$2,353
Tax history for 7245 Riding Hood Cir
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,119 (+8.5%)
$180,000 + $210,700
$390,700
2025
$5,641 (+4.7%)
$180,000 + $210,700
$390,700
2024
$5,387 (+6.7%)
2023
$5,047 (+2.3%)
2022
$4,936 (+1.1%)
$160,000 + $162,700
$322,700
2021
$4,880 (+1.8%)
2020
$4,793 (+1.2%)
2019
$4,735 (+7.3%)
$125,000 + $182,800
$307,800
2018
$4,413 (+1.6%)
2017
$4,343 (+4.0%)
$125,000 + $170,800
$295,800
2015
$4,177 (+3.8%)
$170,000 + $134,500
$304,500
2014
$4,023 (+3.8%)
2013
$3,876 (+1.2%)
2012
$3,831 (+3.9%)
2011
$3,687 (+3.9%)
2010
$3,547 (+50.8%)
2009
$2,353
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,571 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,300
Year built
1986
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Howard County
APN
16 159034
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 4, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Appliances: Refrigerator, Stove, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Water Heater
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room
Laundry Type: Basement, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace - Glass Doors, Wood
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Improved, Interior Access, Rear Entrance, Walkout Level, Full
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Property Manager Present
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 640
Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
Horse: No
Improvement Assessed Value: $210,700
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Block, Permanent
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Building Not Winterized
Exterior Information
Sidewalks, Street Lights
Pool Information
Community Pool
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $180,000
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,300
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 140
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft.: 500
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
County Tax: $4,126
Tax Assessed Value: $368,033
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $5,660
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Municipal Trash: Yes
Location
Homeowners Association Information
HOA/Condo/Coop Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Management
HOA/Condo/Coop Amenities: Basketball Courts, Baseball Field, Common Grounds, Dog Park, Golf Course Membership Available, Golf Course, Jog/Walk Path, Picnic Area, Pool Mem Avail, Pool - Indoor, Pool - Outdoor, Recreational Center, Soccer Field, Tennis Courts, Tot Lots/Playground
HOA Fee: $1,175.33
HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: TALBOTT SPRINGS
Middle Or Junior School: LAKE ELKHORN
High School: ATHOLTON
School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: Snowden River Pkwy to Carved Stone Way to left onto Steamerbell Row to right onto Riding Hood Circle
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,300
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,571 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: —
County: Howard County
APN: 16 159034
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 4, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Talbott Springs Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.2mi
7/10
Lake Elkhorn Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
Atholton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
9/10
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