OFF MARKET

Off market sep 2020 for $770K

$1,079,321

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,422/mo

•

4,367

sq ft

8491 Spring Showers Way, Ellicott City, MD 21043

About this home

Absolutely gorgeous brick colonial with over 5000 square feet in the Centennial School District! The main level features a stunning family room with vaulted ceilings, soaring brick fireplace, skylights, palladian windows and french doors to the awesome deck! All of the skylights have solar powered remote control shades! The main level office with custom built ins is conveniently located in the rear of the home off the family room! The custom gourmet kitchen was remodeled in 2013 and has a large walk in pantry, large island with gas cooktop, and double ovens! The master suite has a private bathroom with soaking tub, separate shower and private water closet. Bedroom #2 has it's own private bathroom and the other two large bedrooms share a large bathroom! The spacious lower level has another large family room with gas fireplace, a media room, and entertaining area between the two rooms, a full bath and so much storage! 2 zoned HVAC hybrid system: heat pump/3 stage Gas furnace, 80 gallon hybrid water heater, 6 yr old Timberline HD 30 yr shingle roof, new carpet and wood plank laminate flooring in lower level 2018, so many custom and decorator features throughout! This home has been lovingly maintained.

Single-familyProperty Type

1990Year Built

0.35 acresLot Size

$247Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Reta Sponsky • RE/MAX Advantage Realty

•240-295-6000 (broker)

Bought with KERRIANN FERRANO • Keller Williams Flagship

•410-729-7700 (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #MDHW283082

Redfin Estimate

$1,079,321

$309K since sold in September 2020$14K since September

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This home's estimate is 15.6% higher than the average sale price ($934K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,300,000
A
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SOLD AUG 26, 2026
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B
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8308 Spring Breeze Ct, Ellicott City, MD 21043
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$840,000
C
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4955 Bramhope Ln, Ellicott City, MD 21043
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D
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8518 Rosecroft Ter, Ellicott City, MD 21043
SOLD SEP 15, 2026
$605,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths2,183 sq ft
4709 Hale Haven Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21043
SOLD MAR 20, 2026
$1,120,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths4,400 sq ft
8433 Roberts Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043

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Last updated September 2026

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101.7%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$642K

$8K MoM

Avg. days on market

27d

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Sale history for 8491 Spring Showers Way

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,669 (+7.7%)

$252,000 + $726,100

$978,100

2025

$13,615 (+8.4%)

$252,000 + $726,100

$978,100

2024

$12,561 (+10.7%)

2023

$11,347 (+3.1%)

2022

$11,007 (+2.5%)

$212,000 + $546,000

$758,000

2021

$10,743 (+3.2%)

2020

$10,406 (−1.9%)

2019

$10,603 (+5.4%)

$231,500 + $463,800

$695,300

2018

$10,065 (+0.9%)

2017

$9,971 (+13.0%)

$231,500 + $451,000

$682,500

2015

$8,824

$231,500 + $372,000

$603,500

2014

$8,824

2013

$8,824 (+2.7%)

2012

$8,591

2011

$8,591

2010

$8,591 (+25.2%)

2009

$6,863

Tax history for 8491 Spring Showers Way

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,669 (+7.7%)

$252,000 + $726,100

$978,100

2025

$13,615 (+8.4%)

$252,000 + $726,100

$978,100

2024

$12,561 (+10.7%)

2023

$11,347 (+3.1%)

2022

$11,007 (+2.5%)

$212,000 + $546,000

$758,000

2021

$10,743 (+3.2%)

2020

$10,406 (−1.9%)

2019

$10,603 (+5.4%)

$231,500 + $463,800

$695,300

2018

$10,065 (+0.9%)

2017

$9,971 (+13.0%)

$231,500 + $451,000

$682,500

2015

$8,824

$231,500 + $372,000

$603,500

2014

$8,824

2013

$8,824 (+2.7%)

2012

$8,591

2011

$8,591

2010

$8,591 (+25.2%)

2009

$6,863

*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

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.35 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,665

Year built

1990

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Howard County

APN

02 341298

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 Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 5
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 3
Concrete Driveway
Attached Garage, Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 3
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4

Interior Information
Appliances: Cooktop - Down Draft, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven - Double, Refrigerator, Washer
Door Features: Sliding Glass, Six Panel, Storm
Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
Interior Features: Attic, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Carpet, CeilngFan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Master Bath(s), Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Soaking Tub, Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Wall & Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Vaulted Ceilings

Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Library, Breakfast Room, Laundry, Recreation Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Media Room, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Master Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Brick, Fireplace - Glass Doors (N), Gas/Propane, Mantel(s)

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Outside Entrance, Sump Pump, Walkout Level, Partially Finished

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1724
Front Foot Fee: $258.75
Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
Improvement Assessed Value: $463,800
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Very Good
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Builder Name: NV
Construction Materials: Brick Front, Vinyl Siding
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Palladian, Skylights

Exterior Information
Sidewalks

Lot Information
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $231,500

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,360
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 717
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,007
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Financial

Tax Information
County Tax: $7,781
Tax Assessed Value: $695,300
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: $10,638

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C, Heat Pump(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heat Pump(s), Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
Elementary School: VETERANS
Middle Or Junior School: ELLICOTT MILLS
High School: CENTENNIAL
School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: Rt 103 to Stonecrest Drive to left on Brittany Drive to right on Kings Heights Road to right on Spring Showers Way to home on the right

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,665
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: —
County: Howard County
APN: 02 341298

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 4, 2026

Other

Listing Information
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Around this home

Schools

Veterans Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

7/10

Ellicott Mills Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

Centennial High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi

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

7/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

18% 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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$1.03M – $1.24M

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Home values near 8491 Spring Showers Way

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
8499 Spring Showers Way, Ellicott City, MD - Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4700 Sq. Ft.	$977,604
8476 Spring Showers Way, Ellicott City, MD 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2924 Sq. Ft.	$888,470

Address	Redfin Estimate
8494 Spring Showers Way, Ellicott City, MD - Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4278 Sq. Ft.	$962,987
8464 Spring Showers Way, Ellicott City, MD - Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4242 Sq. Ft.	$950,853

Address	Redfin Estimate
8490 Spring Showers Way, Ellicott City, MD 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 5008 Sq. Ft.	$1,064,037
8475 Spring Showers Way, Ellicott City, MD - Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4814 Sq. Ft.	$1,029,511

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