OFF MARKET

Off Market Apr 2020 for $475K

$719,294

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,617/mo

•

2,558

sq ft

9738 Hillsmere Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042

About this home

Beautiful 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths single family home in Ellicott City for a great price! Great schools, large and private lot and backyard. New roof 2019!! Updated kitchen and baths!! Newer HVAC. Hardwood floor throughout the house and tile floor in the kitchen with granite counters! Freshly painted inside and out! This Colonial is much larger than it looks from the outside!1839 sf above grade plus fully finished basement, plenty of space to enjoy! Family room with fireplace and walk out onto the deck and enjoy your private oasis!! Did I mention the in-ground pool? All for under $500K in Howard County!

Single-familyProperty Type

1980Year Built

0.59 acresLot Size

$281Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Yiwei Chang • Fortune Washington Realty Group LLC

•443-472-0236 (broker)

•yiwei@fw-realtygroup.com (broker)

Bought with Anneli Nilsson • Coldwell Banker Realty

•410-224-2200 (broker)

•kelly.thompson@cbmove.com (broker)

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #MDHW267064

Redfin Estimate

$719,294

$244K since sold in April 2020$16K since August

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This home's estimate is 4.1% lower than the average sale price ($750K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$800,000
A
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SOLD JUN 8, 2026
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B
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SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$678,000
C
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D
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SOLD MAR 30, 2026
$725,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,382 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$750,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths2,403 sq ft
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Market trends in 21042, MD

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.8%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$861K

$11K MoM

Avg. days on market

18d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

171

17 MoM

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Redfin agents who toured

Larger than it appears from the outside. Private back yard.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Diane Von Essen
Redfin Associate agent
Additional notes: Most of the backyard is taken up by the pool.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Emeka Chukwudebe
Redfin Associate agent
Home located close to a three way intersection has a unique layout. Vaulted ceiling in front living room provides extra lighting. One bedroom located on main level to the back has access to the garage. Three bedrooms of different sizes on third...
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Emeka Chukwudebe
Redfin Associate agent
Nice property with pool. Nice setback form road
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Eugene Sutter
Redfin Associate agent
Home shows well, spacious.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Eugene Sutter
Redfin Associate agent
Home shows well. Off the entry opens to the living room. Kitchen has granite counters, SS appliances, and white cabinets. Family area has a cozy fireplace. Master bedroom has a private bath. Rear backyard has an in-ground pool.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Marvin Ramiro
Redfin Associate agent
This 1.5 story home has a nicely updated kitchen and 2 nicely updated full baths. The kichen is open to the family room. The family room has French doors that lead to a deck. The deck overlooks an inviting pool. There us a fenced backyard backs...
to trees. There is a bedroom off the family room that has a door that leads to the garage. There is a vaulted ceiling in the living room. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms and 2 updated baths. The master bedroom is a decent size but the other 3 are on the small side. The basement is only under a portion of the house. It is finished with a rec room and the laundry room. Nice hardwood floors on the main level and upstairs.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Joy Merski
Redfin Associate agent
Large living room with vaulted ceiling. Family room french doors out to patio and in ground pool.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Diane Von Essen
Redfin Associate agent

Sale history for 9738 Hillsmere Rd

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #MDHW267064

Apr 21, 2020

Sold

$475,000

$186/sq ft

Mar 9, 2020

Pending

—

Feb 20, 2020

Relisted

—

Feb 9, 2020

Pending

—

Sep 26, 2019

Price Changed

$475,000

$186/sq ft

Jul 11, 2019

Listed

$485,000

$190/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 7, 2012

Sold

$435,000

$170/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 13, 2003

Sold

$280,000

$109/sq ft

MRIS #HW4362905

Nov 28, 2002

Delisted

—

Nov 7, 2002

Listed

$113/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 7, 1987

Sold

$146,000

$57/sq ft

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,372 (+4.8%)

2025

$7,989 (+4.8%)

2024

$7,622 (+5.6%)

2023

$7,219 (+4.1%)

$272,400 + $215,200

$487,600

2022

$6,937 (+3.3%)

2021

$6,717 (+0.9%)

2020

$6,659 (+0.5%)

$219,400 + $217,600

$437,000

2019

$6,624 (+5.9%)

2018

$6,253 (+3.1%)

$178,100 + $251,600

$429,700

2017

$6,068 (+9.4%)

2015

$5,545 (+2.3%)

2014

$5,420 (+16.0%)

2013

$4,671 (+4.7%)

2012

$4,463 (+1.3%)

2011

$4,405 (−2.8%)

2010

$4,534 (+51.7%)

2009

$2,989

Tax history for 9738 Hillsmere Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,372 (+4.8%)

2025

$7,989 (+4.8%)

2024

$7,622 (+5.6%)

2023

$7,219 (+4.1%)

$272,400 + $215,200

$487,600

2022

$6,937 (+3.3%)

2021

$6,717 (+0.9%)

2020

$6,659 (+0.5%)

$219,400 + $217,600

$437,000

2019

$6,624 (+5.9%)

2018

$6,253 (+3.1%)

$178,100 + $251,600

$429,700

2017

$6,068 (+9.4%)

2015

$5,545 (+2.3%)

2014

$5,420 (+16.0%)

2013

$4,671 (+4.7%)

2012

$4,463 (+1.3%)

2011

$4,405 (−2.8%)

2010

$4,534 (+51.7%)

2009

$2,989

*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

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.59 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,839

Year built

1980

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Howard County

APN

02 265508

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: 1
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 1
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Attached Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 1

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Other

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 719
Improvement Assessed Value: $217,600
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick Front
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Asphalt
Structure Type: Detached

Pool Information
Personal Pool
In Ground

Lot Information
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $219,400

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,839
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 719
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Financial

Tax Information
County Tax: $4,865
Tax Assessed Value: $434,567
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $6,646

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020

Utilities

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

Location

School Information
Elementary School: NORTHFIELD
Middle Or Junior School: BURLEIGH MANOR
High School: CENTENNIAL
School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
Middle School Source: 3rd Party
High School Source: 3rd Party
School District Source: 3rd Party

Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: Use gps

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,839
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.59 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: —
County: Howard County
APN: 02 265508

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 4, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Northfield Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.8mi

8/10

Burleigh Manor Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi

10/10

Marriotts Ridge High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.5mi

10/10

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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, 16 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

19% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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$684,000 – $828,000

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Home values near 9738 Hillsmere Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
9721 Hillsmere Rd, Ellicott City, MD - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2074 Sq. Ft.	$620,006
9722 Hillsmere Rd, Ellicott City, MD 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3326 Sq. Ft.	$679,535

Address	Redfin Estimate
9718 Hillsmere Rd, Ellicott City, MD - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1500 Sq. Ft.	$534,593
9729 Hillsmere Rd, Ellicott City, MD - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1780 Sq. Ft.	$579,454

Address	Redfin Estimate
9730 Hillsmere Rd, Ellicott City, MD - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1705 Sq. Ft.	$686,959
9741 Hillsmere Rd, Ellicott City, MD - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1921 Sq. Ft.	$658,000

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