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*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.48 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,358
Year built
1967
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Howard County
APN
02 253186
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 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 Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 5
Driveway - # of Spaces: 5
Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 5
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 4
# of Bathrooms (Half) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 7
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Connecting Stairway, Improved, Outside Entrance, Windows
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1590
Accessibility Features: Doors - Lever Handle(s)
Improvement Assessed Value: $367,400
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Year Major Reno/Remodel: 2018
Building Information
Construction Materials: Block
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $219,900
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,166
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 114
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,476
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $5,798
Tax Assessed Value: $501,567
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $7,849
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2024
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Central
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: Please search the address 5020 Waterloo Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,358
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1967
Year Renovated: —
County: Howard County
APN: 02 253186
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Phelps Luck Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
7/10
Ellicott Mills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
10/10
Howard High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
21% 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 • 21043
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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.
9.2 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$959,000 – $1.16M
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