Historic Timberlea c. 1899 is an extraordinary 5 bedroom Queen Anne masterpiece beautifully positioned on a 4.68 private acres with meandering stream and mature woods. Described by the Maryland Historical Trust, as "significant architecturally to Howard County and the State of Maryland", 3 en-suite bedrooms, gourmet kitchen, spacious home offices, wrap around porch, parking lot, close to DC & Balt.
Single-familyProperty Type
1899Year Built
4.68 acresLot Size
$335Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Gary Gestson• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
*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
6.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.68 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
5,872
Year built
1899
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Howard County
APN
02 283646
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: 1
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 1
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Paved Driveway, Garage
Driveway, Detached Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
# of Bedrooms On 2nd Upper Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 2nd Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Appliances: Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Dishwasher, Disposal, Icemaker, Cooktop, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Oven - Wall, Water Heater
Entry Location: Foyer
Interior Features: Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Dining Area, Master Bath(s), Built-Ins, Upgraded Countertops, Crown Moldings, Window Treatments, Double/Dual Staircase, Wainscotting, Wood Floors, Wood Stove, Floor Plan - Traditional
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Foyer, Study, Exercise Room, Laundry
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Mantel(s)
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Connecting Stairway, Other
Exterior
Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $422,900
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Very Good
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Cedar
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Wrap Around
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Landscaping, Premium, Partly Wooded, Stream/Creek, Trees/Wooded, Private
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $297,900
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 4,150
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $7,665.81
Tax Assessed Value: $720,800
Tax Year: 2015
Tax Annual Amount: $8,703.26
Assessments Information
Special Assessment Payment: Annually
Year Assessed: 2016
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Oil
Sewer Septic: Septic Exists
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: From Rt. 29 - 108 east to right on Columbia Road to property on left.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 6.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,872
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4.68 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1899
Year Renovated: —
County: Howard County
APN: 02 283646
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 4, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Northfield Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Dunloggin Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Centennial High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
9/10
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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, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
15% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 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 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.32M – $1.60M
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