3978 View Top Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042

Off market jun 2016 for $550K

$821,365

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,459/mo

•

2,589

sq ft

3978 View Top Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042

About this home

Outdoor Enthusiasts will fall in love with this home offering a contemporary flair! Vaulted ceilings, sunny skylights & gleaming hrdwds thru-out the ML. KIT w/ new SS stove & sleek cabinetry. Open concept flow, living room w/ wd burning FP & custom built-ins & access to expansive deck & lush landscaping. Spacious MBD w/ lux bath, walk-in cl & dual vanities, LL w/ rec rm, 2BD, walk-out & FBA, A must see!

Single-familyProperty Type

1986Year Built

0.69 acresLot Size

$317Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Creig Northrop • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

•410-531-0321 (broker)

Bought with R. J. Christian • CENTURY 21 New Millennium

•410-266-9005 (broker)

•alicia.jenkins@c21nm.com (broker)

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1003926019

Redfin Estimate

$821,365

$271K since sold in June 2016$22K since September

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This home's estimate is 1.3% lower than the average sale price ($832K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$830,000
A
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3672 Meadowvale Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$1,000,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths2,594 sq ft
3808 Yellowstone Ct, Ellicott City, MD 21042
SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$760,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,176 sq ft
4053 Crescent Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042
SOLD BY REDFIN JUL 31, 2026
$835,000
D
5 beds4 baths2,846 sq ft
4201 Blue Barrow Ride, Ellicott City, MD 21042
SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$841,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,794 sq ft
4037 Crescent Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042
SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$725,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,176 sq ft
3906 Foxhill Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21042

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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

102.8%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$861K

$11K MoM

Avg. days on market

18d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

171

17 MoM

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The home has enormous potential with some remodeling. The Master Bath is not separated by a wall where the soaking tub is located, the tub is part of the Master Bedroom. There are 3 sliding glass doors in the Living room/dining room area that lead...
10 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
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Sale history for 3978 View Top Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Aug 4, 2016

Sold

$550,000

$212/sq ft

MRIS #HW9603117

Jun 29, 2016

Delisted

—

Jun 29, 2016

Sold

$550,000

$212/sq ft

May 21, 2016

Pending

—

May 21, 2016

Price Changed

$212/sq ft

May 9, 2016

Price Changed

$211/sq ft

Apr 23, 2016

Price Changed

$214/sq ft

Mar 22, 2016

Listed

$218/sq ft

+25

BRIGHT MLS #1003926019

Jun 29, 2016

Sold

$550,000

$212/sq ft

Mar 22, 2016

Listed

$550,000

$212/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1008076892

Mar 22, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Nov 9, 2015

Listed

$565,000

$218/sq ft

MRIS #HW9516880

Nov 18, 2015

Contingent

—

BRIGHT MLS #1008000504

Nov 9, 2015

Listing Removed

—

Aug 10, 2015

Listed

$575,000

$222/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1007944058

Aug 10, 2015

Listing Removed

—

Jun 5, 2015

Listed

$600,000

$232/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 15, 2009

Sold

$515,000

$199/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1005328402

Jul 30, 2009

Sold

$515,000

$199/sq ft

Jun 17, 2009

Listing Removed

—

May 21, 2009

Listed

$550,500

$213/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 4, 1997

Sold

$265,000

$102/sq ft

** Price available after signing in.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,518 (+4.9%)

$224,400 + $499,800

$724,200

2025

$10,028 (+4.9%)

$224,400 + $499,800

$724,200

2024

$9,556 (+6.9%)

2023

$8,943 (+2.5%)

2022

$8,721 (+1.8%)

$214,400 + $376,300

$590,700

2021

$8,568 (+2.5%)

2020

$8,357 (+3.8%)

2019

$8,053 (+9.3%)

$171,400 + $381,300

$552,700

2018

$7,368 (+4.5%)

2017

$7,051 (+6.3%)

$171,400 + $317,800

$489,200

2015

$6,633 (−0.7%)

$201,400 + $262,300

$463,700

2014

$6,677 (−0.6%)

2013

$6,721 (−5.6%)

2012

$7,116 (+1.0%)

2011

$7,043 (+18.1%)

2010

$5,963 (+38.6%)

2009

$4,301

Tax history for 3978 View Top Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,518 (+4.9%)

$224,400 + $499,800

$724,200

2025

$10,028 (+4.9%)

$224,400 + $499,800

$724,200

2024

$9,556 (+6.9%)

2023

$8,943 (+2.5%)

2022

$8,721 (+1.8%)

$214,400 + $376,300

$590,700

2021

$8,568 (+2.5%)

2020

$8,357 (+3.8%)

2019

$8,053 (+9.3%)

$171,400 + $381,300

$552,700

2018

$7,368 (+4.5%)

2017

$7,051 (+6.3%)

$171,400 + $317,800

$489,200

2015

$6,633 (−0.7%)

$201,400 + $262,300

$463,700

2014

$6,677 (−0.6%)

2013

$6,721 (−5.6%)

2012

$7,116 (+1.0%)

2011

$7,043 (+18.1%)

2010

$5,963 (+38.6%)

2009

$4,301

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

29,925

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,589

Year built

1986

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Howard County

APN

02 262266

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

Yes

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Mar 25, 2024.

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
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage
Attached Garage, Detached Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Icemaker, Oven - Single, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Dispenser
Door Features: French, Six Panel, Sliding Glass
Entry Location: Foyer
Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Master Bath(s), Built-Ins, Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Recessed Lighting
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Wall & Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Cathedral Ceilings, Dry Wall, High

Room Information
Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Exercise Room, Workshop

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace - Glass Doors (N), Screen

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Connecting Stairway, Rear Entrance, Sump Pump, Daylight, Full, Fully Finished, Heated, Improved, Shelving, Walkout Level, Windows, Workshop

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1989
Accessibility Features: Other
Improvement Assessed Value: $317,800
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Very Good
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Materials: Cedar, Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Bay/Bow, Casement, Skylights

Exterior Information
Fencing: Rear, Privacy

Lot Information
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Landscaping, Premium, Private
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $171,400

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,989
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 1,389
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft.: 600
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $489,200
Tax Year: 2014
Tax Annual Amount: $6,633.33

Assessments Information
Special Assessment Payment: Annually
Year Assessed: 2015

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Zoned
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heat Pump(s), Zoned
Heating Fuel: Electric
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 Columbia Road; Turn Right onto Saint John s Lane; Turn Left onto High Point Road; Turn left onto High Point Road

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,589
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: Yes
Lot Size: 0.69 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: —
County: Howard County
APN: 02 262266
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Mar 25, 2024

Around this home

Schools

Northfield Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

Dunloggin Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

8/10

Centennial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

9/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance 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, 15 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

19% 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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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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Estimated sale price

$781,000 – $945,000

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Home values near 3978 View Top Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3994 View Top Road, Ellicott City, MD 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 6198 Sq. Ft.	$924,416
3982 View Top Road, Ellicott City, MD - Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3560 Sq. Ft.	$950,835

Address	Redfin Estimate
3990 View Top Road, Ellicott City, MD 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4538 Sq. Ft.	$871,234
3974 View Top Road, Ellicott City, MD 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3749 Sq. Ft.	$945,376

Address	Redfin Estimate
3986 View Top Road, Ellicott City, MD 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4565 Sq. Ft.	$713,118
3950 View Top Road, Ellicott City, MD 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3700 Sq. Ft.	$964,946

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