OFF MARKET

Off market jan 2010 for $550K

$1,174,294

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,084/mo

•

6,000

sq ft

2542 North Farm Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042

About this home

Gracious colonial home w/ wide front porch built in 1803 on 3.26 acres. 2 parlors & 4 wood burning fireplaces, hardwoods, built-ins. Two additions: FABULOUS ATTACHED IN-LAW SUITE added in 1991 w/ own kitchen, laundry, HVAC, full & half Bath. Main house had huge LR & DR added in 1950's. Screened Porch, pond & 2 car garage. Sep. rental house adjacent has 2 BD, 1BA. Log cabin roof repaired soon.

Single-familyProperty Type

1803Year Built

3.26 acresLot Size

$196Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Janet Henry • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

•410-730-3456 (broker)

•columbia@longandfoster.com (broker)

Bought with Sam Fisher • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

•410-730-3456 (broker)

•columbia@longandfoster.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1005508566

Redfin Estimate

$1,174,294

$624K since sold in January 2010$21K since September

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This home's estimate is 45.3% higher than the average sale price ($808K) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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SOLD DEC 12, 2025
$616,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths3,443 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$930,000
D
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SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$700,000
E
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BOUGHT WITH REDFIN AUG 3, 2026
$825,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,908 sq ft
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Market trends in 21042, MD

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.7%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$862K

$11K MoM

Avg. days on market

18d

5 days MoM

Recently sold homes

167

19 MoM

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Sale history for 2542 North Farm Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$16,256 (+5.2%)

2025

$15,454 (+5.3%)

2024

$14,675 (+6.8%)

2023

$13,741 (+6.3%)

$434,400 + $544,100

$978,500

2022

$12,926 (+6.4%)

2021

$12,146 (+5.2%)

2020

$11,549 (+4.8%)

$386,100 + $430,700

$816,800

2019

$11,017 (+9.9%)

2018

$10,021 (+4.1%)

$276,100 + $426,200

$702,300

2017

$9,624 (+9.4%)

2015

$8,799 (+4.0%)

2014

$8,460 (+4.2%)

2013

$8,121 (+5.5%)

2012

$7,694 (−2.6%)

2011

$7,898 (−31.4%)

2010

$11,513 (+42.5%)

2009

$8,081

Tax history for 2542 North Farm Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$16,256 (+5.2%)

2025

$15,454 (+5.3%)

2024

$14,675 (+6.8%)

2023

$13,741 (+6.3%)

$434,400 + $544,100

$978,500

2022

$12,926 (+6.4%)

2021

$12,146 (+5.2%)

2020

$11,549 (+4.8%)

$386,100 + $430,700

$816,800

2019

$11,017 (+9.9%)

2018

$10,021 (+4.1%)

$276,100 + $426,200

$702,300

2017

$9,624 (+9.4%)

2015

$8,799 (+4.0%)

2014

$8,460 (+4.2%)

2013

$8,121 (+5.5%)

2012

$7,694 (−2.6%)

2011

$7,898 (−31.4%)

2010

$11,513 (+42.5%)

2009

$8,081

*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

5.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

142,006

Year renovated

2020

Sq. Ft.

6,000

Year built

1803

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Howard County

APN

02 235439

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

Yes

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Feb 5, 2020.

R-20

Residential Single District

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.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Educational/school
Fire house
Recreation
Communications tower

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Circular Driveway, Garage
Driveway, Detached Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 1

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4

Interior Information
Appliances: Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Entry Location: Living Room
Interior Features: Attic, 2nd Kitchen, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Table Space, Dining Area, Built-Ins, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Window Treatments, Entry Level Bedroom, Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Traditional
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Wall & Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Plaster Walls

Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Library, Study, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Laundry, Bedroom 6, Attic

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 4
Equipment, Fireplace - Glass Doors (N), Mantel(s), Screen

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Connecting Stairway, Other, Unfinished

Exterior

Property Information
Accessibility Features: 32"+ wide Doors, 36"+ wide Halls, Grab Bars Mod, Level Entry - Main
Front Foot Fee: $294.50
Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
Historic
Irrigation Water Rights
Improvement Assessed Value: $426,990
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Very Good
Year Built Source: Estimated
Year Major Reno/Remodel: 1991

Building Information
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Screened
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Guest House, Tenant House

Lot Information
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Pond, Trees/Wooded
Topography: Sloped
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $480,500

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 4,265
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $907,490
Tax Year: 2007
Tax Annual Amount: $10,004.65

Assessments Information
Special Assessment Payment: Annually
Year Assessed: 2008

Rental Information
Total Actual Rent: $7,560

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C, Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Hot Water, Radiator
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Cable TV Available
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
Elementary School: WAVERLY
Middle Or Junior School: MOUNT VIEW
High School: MARRIOTTS RIDGE
School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

Location Information
Directions: Rt. 99 (Old Frederick Road) to North Farm Road. Left up long driveway between two homes.

Public facts

Beds: 8
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 6,000
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: Yes
Lot Size: 3.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1803
Year Renovated: 2020
County: Howard County
APN: 02 235439
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Feb 5, 2020

Around this home

Schools

Waverly Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

Mount View Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.3mi

9/10

Marriotts Ridge High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi

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

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 103° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

15% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Ellicott City, MD • 21042

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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

$1.21M – $1.47M

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Home values near 2542 North Farm Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2539 North Farm Rd, Ellicott City, MD 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2100 Sq. Ft.	$690,845
2532 North Farm Rd, Ellicott City, MD 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3034 Sq. Ft.	$862,997

Address	Redfin Estimate
2535 North Farm Rd, Ellicott City, MD - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1800 Sq. Ft.	$626,552
2531 North Farm Rd, Ellicott City, MD - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1956 Sq. Ft.	$696,800

Address	Redfin Estimate
2540 North Farm Rd, Ellicott City, MD 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3046 Sq. Ft.	$781,286
2543 North Farm Rd, Ellicott City, MD - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2172 Sq. Ft.	$699,018

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