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Property Description
Welcome to this beautifully updated colonial home in the highly sought-after Long Reach community of Columbia. Offering 4 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 baths, this home perfectly blends classic charm with modern upgrades-delivering comfort, style, and peace of mind. Step inside to a light-filled interior where natural sunlight flows effortlessly throughout. The inviting kitchen is both functional and stylish, featuring a sleek backsplash, updated lighting, and a convenient secondary sink/wet bar-perfect for your morning coffee or tea routine. The main level, fully remodeled in 2013, showcases updated flooring, cabinetry, appliances, and an open, refreshed layout ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, you'll find generously sized bedrooms, including a versatile primary suite with an attached flex space-perfect as a home office, nursery, or private retreat. The upper level features recent updates including fresh paint and new carpeting (2023). The secondary bathrooms have been fully remodeled (2024-2025), while the primary bath has been refreshed with updated flooring. The finished basement (2023) expands your living space with new carpet, updated flooring, modern lighting, and freshly painted rooms. It also includes an additional flex room-ideal for a home office, gym, or guest space-and a rough-in for a future half bath, offering great potential for customization. Enjoy peace of mind with major system upgrades, including a new heat pump and HVAC system (2024), new water heater (2026), upgraded copper main water line (2023), and a durable 40/30-year architectural roof (2008). Additional enhancements include a new front door (2020), upper-level laundry relocation, and improved electrical systems. Outdoor living is just as impressive, with a sun deck (2022) and steps leading to a paved landing-perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Additional exterior updates include updated bay windows and a resurfaced front walkway (2026). This meticulously maintained and thoughtfully upgraded home is a rare find in one of Columbia's most desirable communities-conveniently located near amenities, walking trails, and everything Long Reach has to offer. Schedule your showing today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8179 Tamar Dr
General
- Sold For: $780,000
- HOA FEE: $145/month
- Taxes: $7,106 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: MDHW2066376
- Added to Site: 53 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Living, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Kitchenette, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Wet/Dry Bar, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Brick, Fireplace - Glass Doors
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit, Upper Floor
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Awning(s), Sidewalks
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway
- Garage Description: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
Location
- County: HOWARD
- Subdivision: LONG REACH
- Driving Directions: Please use GPS.
School Information
- School District: Howard County Public Schools
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: LONG REACH VILLAGE
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: No Pet Restrictions
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Connecting Stairway, Fully Finished
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
- Windows: Double Pane, Screens
- Doors: Sliding Glass, Storm
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 3,520
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 2,376 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,376 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1989
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Excellent
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.3
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 13,207
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: NT
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $315.61
- Association Fee: $145
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
- Assessment Year: 2026
- County Tax: $4,971
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $603,500
- Tax Amount: $7,106
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2376
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: All deck furniture, Bike rack
- Inclusions: Attached retractable awning on back deck, Gas grill, Picnic table, Stone fire pit in back yard, White storage cabinets in garage, Attached wood storage shelves in unfinished basement area, Deck storage bin
- Lot Number: 104
Listed by The KW Collective, Trent C Gladstone
Sold by Compass, Mary L McDowell
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Schools
Schools serving 8179 Tamar Dr
School District:Howard County Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Deep Run Elementary School 6925 Old Waterloo Road, Elkridge, MD 21075 | PK-5 | 1.3 mi |
Mayfield Woods Middle School 7950 Red Barn Way, Elkridge, MD 21075 | 6-8 | 0.7 mi |
Long Reach High School 6101 Old Dobbin Lane, Columbia, MD 21045 | 9-12 | 0.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 8179 Tamar Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/22/2026
Sold
$780,000
4.01%
MLS
4/01/2026
Listed
$749,900
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
8179 Tamar Drive, Columbia, MD 21045 (MLS# MDHW2066376) is a Single Family property that was sold at $780,000 on May 22, 2026. Want to learn more about 8179 Tamar Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Columbia? You can browse all Columbia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

