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Property Description
Welcome to 8617 Sassafras Court - the kind of home people wait for in Kings Contrivance. This beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers nearly 4,200 sq. ft. of space, with 3,873 sq. ft. finished, giving you room to live, work, play, and breathe. The layout flows effortlessly, with natural light pouring into every corner. The lower level is a standout: a spacious bonus room, a kitchenette with mini fridge, and a full unfinished storage room that's perfect for holiday décor, tools, gym equipment - or that Costco haul you swore you'd never buy again. Upstairs, the primary suite feels like your own private retreat, featuring a deep soaking tub, separate shower, and generous closet space. Every bedroom gives you flexibility: guests, office, kids, in-laws... take your pick. Located in Kings Contrivance, one of Columbia's most coveted communities, this home gives you access to endless walking trails, pools, playgrounds, and everything the CPRA lifestyle offers. And of course, you're in Howard County, known for top schools, parks, and convenience to everywhere you want to be. Homes like this don't come around often - especially in this neighborhood.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8617 Sassafras Ct
General
- Sold For: $780,000
- HOA FEE: $155/month
- Taxes: $9,593 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: MDHW2061800
- Added to Site: 59 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Recreation Room, Storage Room, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Wood
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Gas, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Main Floor
Additional Information
- Shared Pool: Yes
- Pool: Yes
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Type: Driveway, Attached Garage
- Garage Description: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
Location
- County: HOWARD
- Subdivision: KINGS CONTRIVANCE
- Driving Directions: Use GPS
- Direction Faces: Southeast
School Information
- School District: Howard County Public Schools
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: KINGS CONTRIVANCE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Other
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Central
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Fully Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 4,194
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 3,873 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,913 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 960 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1993
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 7,640
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: RSC
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $271.16
- Association Fee: $155
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
- Other Fee: $800
- Other Fee Freq.: Annually
- Assessment Year: 2025
- County Tax: $7,267
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $665,200
- Tax Amount: $9,593
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 3873
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 5
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Schools
Schools serving 8617 Sassafras Ct
School District:Howard County Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Atholton Elementary School 6700 Seneca Drive, Columbia, MD 21046 | PK-5 | 1 mi |
Hammond Middle School 8100 Aladdin Drive, Laurel, MD 20723 | 6-8 | 1.8 mi |
Hammond High School 8800 Guilford Road, Columbia, MD 21046 | 9-12 | 0.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 8617 Sassafras Ct
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/12/2025
Sold
$780,000
-1.25%
MLS
11/19/2025
Listed
$789,900
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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.
8617 Sassafras Court, Columbia, MD 21046 (MLS# MDHW2061800) is a Single Family property that was sold at $780,000 on December 12, 2025. This property was listed by Kelly Harris from our Crofton/Odenton Office.Want to learn more about 8617 Sassafras Court? 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.


