Gorgeous designer end-unit townhouse in highly desirable Shipley's Grant of Ellicott City! 5842 Richards Valley Road uniquely offers dual primary suites on the upper level and a third bedroom on the entry level, a gas fireplace with built-ins, a gourmet kitchen, 2 car garage, sunny balcony, multiple living and dining spaces, hardwood floors, extra wide crown molding, custom lighting and incredible plantation shutters throughout. The community amenities can’t be beat - two pools, playgrounds, built in fire pit, lounging areas, walking paths and club house, to name a few. The open-concept main floor kitchen, eat-in dining and family room is the perfect place to entertain friends or cook a delicious gourmet meal. Being a chef is easy in this kitchen as it features stainless steel appliances, elegant sparkling granite countertops, efficient gas cooking, an oversized island and eye-catching pendant lights. A pantry with beautiful French doors can easily store all your ingredients. When you entertain, the handy Butlers pantry with a built-in workstation is extra convenient. Cozy around the family room’s gas fireplace flanked with built-in bookshelves, watch a movie to the max with your surround sound speakers or expand out onto your sizable deck to add to the already generous entertaining space. Balancing out the remaining main floor are your open living and dining areas. These light filled spaces can be configured to your liking with plenty of room for additional seating, lounging and enjoying. The upper level is home to a primary suite and a junior primary suite! The spacious primary bedroom offers double closets and an attached garden bath boasting a relaxing soaking tub, double sinks and large tile lined walk-in shower. There is a full size washer dryer on this lever for your convenience. The entry level has an oversized bonus space perfect for an office, a home gym or optional guest room. Step outside for a short walk to shops and dining and easy access to major routes including Routes 1, I-95, and I-295, making commuting a breeze. Don’t wait, this one won’t last long!
TownhomeProperty Type
2010Year Built
1,742 sq ftLot Size
$288Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Sandra K Libby• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•410-263-3400 (broker)
Bought with Jason Bradley• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
This townhome in Shipley's Grant shows beautifully. On the main level there is the entrance from the 2-car garage and a rec room. On the main level there is an open floorplan that boast a kitchen, the living room and the family room. The kitchen...
has a spacious island with an overhang the will accommodate 6 stools. There are sliding glass doors in the living room the lead to a deck. There are pretty hardwood floors throughout the main level. Upstairs there are 2 master bedroom suites. There are beautiful custom moldings, high ceilings and large windows throughout the home for a touch of elegance.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Joy Merski
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 5842 Richards Valley Rd
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #MDHW2016738
Aug 19, 2022
Sold
$530,000
$260/sq ft
Jul 21, 2022
Relisted
—
Jul 17, 2022
Listing Removed
—
Jul 10, 2022
Relisted
—
Jul 7, 2022
Contingent
—
Jun 20, 2022
Price Changed
$549,000
$270/sq ft
Jun 10, 2022
Listed
$559,000
$275/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 3, 2020
Sold
$450,000
$221/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #MDHW270104
Dec 20, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Dec 20, 2019
Sold
$450,000
$221/sq ft
Nov 23, 2019
Pending
—
Nov 14, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Oct 25, 2019
Price Changed
$459,900
$226/sq ft
Oct 19, 2019
Price Changed
$470,000
$231/sq ft
Sep 27, 2019
Listed
$494,900
$243/sq ft
+29
Gorgeous designer town house with 2 car garage in Shipley's Grant! Dual master suites in this spacious home with soaring ceilings. Gourmet kitchen with granite opens to living room with built-ins and sunny balcony. Butler's pantry offers additional storage. Hardwood floors, wide moldings and designer touches throughout. Lowest level offers bonus study, rec room or additional bedroom! Short walk to shops and dining, easy access to major commuting routes. Neighborhood amenities can not be beat, multiple pools, play grounds, built in fire pit, lounging areas and club house to name a few.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,570 (+4.3%)
$200,000 + $324,100
$524,100
2025
$7,257 (+4.5%)
$200,000 + $324,100
$524,100
2024
$6,945 (+5.1%)
2023
$6,608 (+2.3%)
2022
$6,462 (+1.9%)
$205,000 + $253,800
$458,800
2021
$6,339 (+2.7%)
2020
$6,171
2019
$6,171 (+4.0%)
$146,200 + $282,200
$428,400
2018
$5,935 (−1.9%)
$146,200 + $282,200
$428,400
2017
$6,053 (+10.2%)
$146,200 + $292,300
$438,500
2015
$5,493 (+0.9%)
$146,200 + $251,300
$397,500
2014
$5,446 (+0.9%)
2013
$5,398 (+3.9%)
2012
$5,193 (+103.7%)
2011
$2,549
2010
$2,549 (+19.1%)
2009
$2,139
Tax history for 5842 Richards Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,570 (+4.3%)
$200,000 + $324,100
$524,100
2025
$7,257 (+4.5%)
$200,000 + $324,100
$524,100
2024
$6,945 (+5.1%)
2023
$6,608 (+2.3%)
2022
$6,462 (+1.9%)
$205,000 + $253,800
$458,800
2021
$6,339 (+2.7%)
2020
$6,171
2019
$6,171 (+4.0%)
$146,200 + $282,200
$428,400
2018
$5,935 (−1.9%)
$146,200 + $282,200
$428,400
2017
$6,053 (+10.2%)
$146,200 + $292,300
$438,500
2015
$5,493 (+0.9%)
$146,200 + $251,300
$397,500
2014
$5,446 (+0.9%)
2013
$5,398 (+3.9%)
2012
$5,193 (+103.7%)
2011
$2,549
2010
$2,549 (+19.1%)
2009
$2,139
*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
2.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,701 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,036
Year built
2010
Style
Townhouse
County
Howard County
APN
01 315404
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 4, 2026.
R-A-15
Residential Apartments District
The R-A-15 District is established to provide for moderate density apartment and single-family attached dwelling unit developments in appropriate locations which generally adjoin or are adjacent to an arterial or collector highway, or adjoin a non-residential zoning district, and provide a land use transition between the public road or non-residential district and another residential district.
HOA/Condo/Coop Amenities: Bike Trail, Club House, Common Grounds, Community Center, Exercise Room, Jog/Walk Path, Pool - Outdoor, Recreational Center, Swimming Pool, Tot Lots/Playground
HOA Fee: $125
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: Rt. 100 to Waterloo to Richards Valley
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,036
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 1,701 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 2010
Year Renovated: —
County: Howard County
APN: 01 315404
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 4, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Waterloo Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Mayfield Woods Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
6/10
Long Reach High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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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
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
17% 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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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$557,000 – $674,000
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