Fresh and ready for its next owner, this charming rancher offers easy living with updates to its classic main level floor plan. From the moment you enter the foyer from the new front door, you'll appreciate the care and vision the sellers have given this house. The living room is bright with a picture window, and the kitchen and dining room have been opened up to give more space for each. The updated and expanded kitchen features maple cabinets, granite counters, a stainless steel farmhouse sink, and updated stainless steel appliances incuding a gas range. You'll be planning where to put the grill and the volleyball net as soon as you see the patio and backyard! Throuhgout the main level, new carpet is over hardwood floors in good condition. The primary bedroom has its own full bathroom that's been updated. Secondary bedrooms share the full hall bathroom, also updated with a white-tiled tub-shower combination and grey vanity. The finished area of the lower level, remodeled with drywall and carpet, has a spacious family room ready for playtime, cedar closet, and half bath. Also downstairs is the laundry area, workshop, storage, and a great area for your exercise equipment that could be further finished with additional uses as an office or hobby room. More storage for outside gear and tools is included in the carport area. The roof was replaced in 2021. The fireplace and chimney convey as is. A homebuyers warranty is provided for the buyers.
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$294Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Nellie Arrington• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Est. $3,785 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 2513 Melba Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Aug 13, 2026
Sold
$625,000
$294/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #MDHW2067070
Jun 26, 2026
Sold
$625,000
$294/sq ft
Jun 12, 2026
Pending
—
May 15, 2026
Contingent
—
May 13, 2026
Listed
$600,000
$282/sq ft
May 5, 2026
Coming Soon
$600,000
$282/sq ft
MRIS #HW7855649
Jul 13, 2012
Sold
$349,000
$164/sq ft
Jun 10, 2012
Pending
—
Jun 2, 2012
Listed
**
$167/sq ft
+25
BRIGHT MLS #1004012298
Jul 13, 2012
Sold
$349,000
$164/sq ft
Jun 10, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Jun 2, 2012
Listed
$355,900
$167/sq ft
+37
Classic Wilton Acres Rancher! Carefully crafted brick home has hardwood floors under carpeting & exquisitely built fireplace with stone hearth in LR. Patio area overlooks flat backyard w/ plenty of room for family gatherings. Bedrms are spacious w/ built-in shoe racks in closets. LL has large rec rm with cedar closet and separate workshop area. Seller will consider painting & rug removal concession.
The R-20 District is established to permit single-family detached dwelling units at approximately 2 units per acre. The District reflects the established single-family neighborhood characteristics of many of the stable residential areas of the county.
School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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
Cross Street: Old Frederick Road (Route 99)
Directions: US-29N to end, use left-most turn lane to go left on Old Frederick Road, make an immediate left onto Melba Rd. , home will be on the left.
Transportation: Airport less than 10 miles
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,129
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: —
County: Howard County
APN: 02 222086
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 25, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Hollifield Station Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Patapsco Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Mount Hebron High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
17% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Ellicott City, MD • 21042
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Ellicott City. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$653,000 – $790,000
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