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3896 View Top Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042
About this home
Renovated 3Bd, 2.5Ba rancher on wooded High Points Estate Cul-de-sac. Upgraded Kit w/ granite counters, SSapps, and ceramic Tile floors. Owner's suite with crown molding, dual sink vanity, and oversized, double head shower. Formal Living room with bay windows and bright breezeway leads to comfy family room. Formal Dining room with beautiful built-ins and hardwood floors. Rec room and Storage in LL
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Tax history for 3896 View Top Rd
*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
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.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 Attached Garage Spaces: 3
- Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry
- # of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 3
- Has Garage
- # of Garage Spaces: 3
- Garage
- Attached Garage
Interior
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- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
- # of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
- # of Bathrooms (Half): 1
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 2
- Interior Information
- Appliances: Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer - Front Loading, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Door Features: Six Panel, Sliding Glass
- Interior Features: Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Island, Dining Area, Kitchen - Eat-In, Crown Moldings, Master Bath(s), Chair Railings, Upgraded Countertops, Window Treatments, WhirlPool/HotTub, Wood Floors, Recessed Lighting
- Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
- Wall & Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
- Room Information
- Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Utility Room
- Fireplace Information
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces: 3
- Mantel(s)
- Basement Information
- Basement: Yes
- Daylight, Partial, Heated, Improved, Partially Finished, Windows
Exterior
- Property Information
- Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 904
- Accessibility Features: Other
- Irrigation Water Rights
- Improvement Assessed Value: $294,300
- Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
- Property Condition: Very Good
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Building Information
- Construction Materials: Combination, Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
- Roof: Asphalt
- Structure Type: Detached
- Window Features: Double Pane, Low-E, Screens
- Other Structures: Shed
- Exterior Information
- Flood Lights
- Lot Information
- Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Cul-de-sac, Landscaping, Private
- Tidal Water: No
- Land Information
- Land Assessed Value: $172,700
- Above Grade Information
- Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,718
- Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
- Below Grade Information
- Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 504
- Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
- Finished Sq.Ft.: 400
- Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
- Tax Information
- County Tax: $4,947.27
- Tax Assessed Value: $467,000
- Tax Year: 2016
- Tax Annual Amount: $6,297.05
- Assessments Information
- Special Assessment Payment: Annually
- Year Assessed: 2017
Utilities
- Utilities Information
- Central Air
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Forced Air, Heat Pump(s)
- Heating Fuel: Electric, Oil
- Hot Water: Electric
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
Location
- School Information
- Elementary School: NORTHFIELD
- Middle Or Junior School: DUNLOGGIN
- High School: CENTENNIAL
- School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
- Location Information
- Directions: Take Rt. 29 to St. John's Lane. R on High Point Road, R on View Top Lane, then bear Left to 3896
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: 2.5
- Sq. Ft.: 3,118
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 0.75 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1954
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Howard County
- APN: 02 215810
Around this home
Schools
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
17% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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5 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 3700 Sq. Ft. | $994,562 |
4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 2650 Sq. Ft. | $913,468 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
- Beds | 3.5 Baths | 3006 Sq. Ft. | $937,614 |
- Beds | 5.5 Baths | 4148 Sq. Ft. | $1,114,431 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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- Beds | 3 Baths | 2993 Sq. Ft. | $806,546 |
3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2489 Sq. Ft. | $781,845 |
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