This award-winning custom masterpiece designed by renowned architect, Jay Brown and featured in Home Design Magazine is perfectly located on a tree-fringed cul-de-sac in the sought-after Dorsey Hall community. Sited on a premium lot that backs to trees and trails, offering rare water views of the Little Patuxent River, this extraordinary property is thoughtfully designed to take full advantage of the majestic setting on which it presides. Outside, there are multiple front, side, and rear decks, an oversized screened-in porch, a walk-out patio, and a level side yard area that is perfect for relaxing around a fire pit. Inside, light streams endlessly from multiple skylights, windows, and atrium doors that invite the outdoors into view at every turn. Perfect for entertaining, the floor plan is arranged with a circular traffic flow and includes a combined living and dining area, kitchen, breakfast room, and a two-story family room with a vaulted ceiling and a dramatic floor to ceiling built-in. Embracing work-at-home trends and lifestyle options, additional flex rooms on the main level include a study outfitted with two closets and library built-ins and a private/secondary entry from the front deck. The side deck offers another private entrance to the sunroom, which could also be a home office, a sun-drenched exercise room, or a bedroom. A full bath, spacious mud room, and laundry complete the main level. Upstairs, a primary bedroom suite is outfitted with multiple closets, a walk-in dressing closet, and a luxury bath with a steam shower, Three additional bedrooms complete the upper level. Downstairs, a spacious recreation and media area is outfitted with a media screen, game area, and the sixth bedroom with an adjacent full bath that could become home to an Au-Pair, Guest Bedroom suite, or yet another work-at-home flex space. Come home and enjoy perfect indoor and outdoor living with endless lifestyle options in Dorsey Hall.
*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
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.75 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,505
Year built
1986
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Howard County
APN
02 281856
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 4, 2026.
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
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 6
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
Paved Driveway
Driveway, Detached Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Central Vacuum, Dryer, Washer, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Icemaker, Refrigerator, Stove, Dryer - Front Loading, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Water Heater, Instant Hot Water, Stainless Steel Appliances
Lot Features: Cul-de-sac, Landscaping, No Thru Street, Private, Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Partly Wooded, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $320,900
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,335
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 391
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,170
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $7,381
Tax Assessed Value: $747,833
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $9,867
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2022
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Central, Forced Air, Zoned
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: 60+ Gallon Tank, Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
Homeowners Association Information
HOA/Condo/Coop Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Snow Removal
HOA/Condo/Coop Amenities: Bike Trail, Tot Lots/Playground
HOA Fee: $158.33
HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
School Information
School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: From US-29 South toward Columbia/ Washington, take exit 21B and then take ramp right for MD-108 West towards Clarksville. Turn right onto Columbia Rd. Turn left onto Gray Rock Dr. Turn left onto Red Bandana Way. Turn left onto Blue Barrow Ride.
Municipality: Unincorporated
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,505
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.75 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: —
County: Howard County
APN: 02 281856
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 4, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Northfield Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
Dunloggin Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
Wilde Lake High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 11-17% 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, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
16% 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
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
$1.10M – $1.33M
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