This serene colonial haven in a tranquil wooded setting offers nearly 5,000 square feet of living space on a sprawling 3.68 acres. The inviting wrap-around front porch, complete with a roped red porch swing and ceiling fans, serves as one of many vista points for the scenic backdrop of a private woodland retreat. Enjoy sweeping views of nature reflected across all four seasons from wall to wall windows lining the open area kitchen, dining area and family room. The well-appointed gourmet kitchen boasts Vermont marble counters and Viking appliances, plus ample, stylish storage. Laundry room, private office space and formal dining and living rooms with a view complete the main level. A large primary bedroom and skylight sitting/dressing area lead to the spa-like recently renovated primary bath with more than 1,000 pounds of marble. Three additional bedrooms and double-sink full bath complete the abundant amenities of the second floor. Expansive walk-out lower level offers a unique third-level home experience, with endless windows and three exterior walkout exits, spacious family room, playroom/den, two full baths and bedrooms, as well as a gym/den. Ample storage space rounds out the space, ideal for visiting guests. Private paved patio and professionally landscaped yard with seating areas, streams, bountiful plants, and countless shading trees provide a hideaway resort-feeling minutes from coveted, top-rated schools, retail, restaurant and office locations, and convenient access to highways/travel destinations.
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
3.68 acresLot Size
$244Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Peter Boscas• Red Cedar Real Estate, LLC
•443-708-2887 (broker)
•peter@redcedarre.com (broker)
Bought with David Jimenez• RE/MAX Distinctive Real Estate, Inc.
Good looking house on a cul de sac in Glenelg Manor. This house shows well and is move in ready. Great looking bar in the basement.
10 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Joe Fazio
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 12847 Folly Quarter Rd
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #MDHW2018344
Aug 8, 2022
Sold
$1,105,000
$219/sq ft
Jul 17, 2022
Pending
—
Jul 15, 2022
Listed
$998,750
$198/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 19, 2016
Sold
$825,000
$163/sq ft
MRIS #HW9687258
Aug 19, 2016
Sold
$825,000
$163/sq ft
Jul 9, 2016
Pending
—
Jun 14, 2016
Listed
**
$163/sq ft
+25
BRIGHT MLS #1003930569
Aug 20, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Aug 19, 2016
Sold
$825,000
$163/sq ft
Jun 14, 2016
Listed
$824,999
$163/sq ft
+25
Pristine 6 Bedrm, 4.5 Updated BA s Expanded Victorian on beautiful 3.68 acres, w/ wrap around front porch & new rear paver patio. Huge addition Family Rm, new Gourmet Kit w/ marble counters, S/S appliances incl Viking Wall Oven, Built in Micro & sunny breakfast room. Master Bdrm w/ sitting rm/or walk in closet potential. Lower level inlaw suite w/ sep entrance, 2 Bdrm each w/ full BA plus rec rm & sitting rm
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.68 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,706
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Howard County
APN
05 374987
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 4, 2026.
RR-DEO
Rural Residential-Density Exchange Option Overlay District
The Rural Residential District is established to allow low density residential development within a rural environment. The Rural Residential District is intended for an area of the County which is already largely committed to low density residential subdivisions. Within the RR District, agriculture is permitted as well as residential development in both cluster and non-cluster forms. Cluster development is permitted in order to protect environmental and landscape resources and to preserve agricultural land.; The DEO Overlay District is established to provide land owners in the RC and RR Districts with opportunity and incentive to preserve significant blocks of farmland in the rural area of the county. This district is also intended to encourage the clustering of residential development in areas where the development will not have an adverse impact on farm operations. To accomplish this, the DEO District allows residential density in the RC and RR Districts to be exchanged between parcels. Density exchanges in the District should result in large parcels being preserved in perpetuity, while residential development is directed toward parcels which are able to absorb the additional dwellings.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Educational/school
Fire house
Recreation
Communications tower
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 8
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 6
Concrete Driveway, Concrete Driveway
Off Street, On Street, Driveway, Attached Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
Interior Information
Appliances: Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Dryer - Front Loading, Icemaker, Water Conditioner - Owned, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Humidifier, Water Heater, Cooktop
Door Features: French, Insulated
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet
Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Combination Dining/Living, Dining Area, Kitchen - Eat-In, Family Room Off Kitchen, Master Bath(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Window Treatments, Double/Dual Staircase, Wainscotting, Wood Floors, Upgraded Countertops, Recessed Lighting, Floor Plan - Open, Floor Plan - Traditional
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Wall & Ceiling Types: High, Dry Wall
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Den, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, Study, Exercise Room, Laundry
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Fully Finished, Walkout Level
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1922
Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
Improvement Assessed Value: $481,400
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Very Good
Year Built Source: Assessor
Year Major Reno/Remodel: 2004
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Wrap Around
Roof: Asphalt
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Screens, Skylights, Insulated
Lot Information
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Cul-de-sac, Landscaping, No Thru Street, Partly Wooded, Trees/Wooded, Private
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: From Washington DC, start on I-95N | Take exit 38B to merge onto MD-32 W toward Columbia | Take exit 20 for MD-108 toward Clarksville | Turn right onto MD-108 E/Clarksville Pike | Turn left onto Sheppard Ln | At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto Folly Quarter Rd | Turn left to stay on Folly Quarter Rd | Turn right onto Court E | Destination will be on the left.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,706
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3.68 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: —
County: Howard County
APN: 05 374987
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 4, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Triadelphia Ridge Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
9/10
Folly Quarter Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
9/10
Glenelg High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
15% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Ellicott City, MD • 21042
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.17M – $1.42M
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