Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/24/2026
Listed
$732,500
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MLS
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Property Description
Welcome to 4217 Bright Bay Way in the sought-after Dorsey's Search community of Ellicott City - a beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offering spacious living, thoughtful upgrades, and an incredible outdoor setting. Recently painted throughout and featuring new flooring across the entire first floor, this move-in ready home combines warmth, functionality, and style. Major updates include a beautifully renovated kitchen and a 2-year-old HVAC system. The main level is designed with an ideal flow for both everyday living and entertaining. A large, light-filled living room opens seamlessly into the dining room, creating an expansive and welcoming space perfect for gatherings. The completely renovated kitchen serves as the heart of the home, featuring granite countertops, abundant cabinetry with quiet-close doors and drawers, updated finishes, and generous prep and storage space. The kitchen opens directly into the spacious family room with a cozy gas fireplace, creating an inviting layout that keeps everyone connected. Sliders from both the kitchen and family room lead to the oversized deck, making indoor-outdoor entertaining effortless. The first floor also includes a large laundry room and convenient access to the oversized two-car garage. Step outside and enjoy a truly special backyard retreat. The expansive lot is filled with mature landscaping, beautiful flower beds, patios, and a peaceful pond, offering exceptional privacy and natural beauty in every season. Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms and two full baths, including a spacious primary suite with an en suite bath and large closets. The finished lower level provides outstanding additional living space with a huge recreation room featuring a slider to the backyard patio. An additional finished room offers endless flexibility as a home office, gym, playroom, or guest room. A substantial unfinished storage area provides incredible storage capacity or the opportunity for future customization. With its spacious layout, extensive updates, beautiful landscaping, and highly desirable Dorsey's Search location, 4217 Bright Bay Way is the perfect place to call home. PHOTOS AVAILABLE THURSDAY.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 4217 Bright Bay Way
General
- Price: $732,500
- HOA FEE: $155/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: $9,059 (2025)
- Status: Coming Soon
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: MDHW2068958
- Updated: Today (5/24/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
- Expected Market Date: 5/28/2026
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Laundry, Other, Recreation Room, Workshop, Bathroom 2, Half Bath
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Recessed Lighting
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Fireplace - Glass Doors, Gas/Propane
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
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: Main Floor
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
- Parking Type: Attached Garage
- Garage Description: Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access
Location
- County: HOWARD
- Subdivision: VILLAGE OF DORSEY SEARCH
- Driving Directions: Gray Rock Dr to Sunlit Passage to Bright Bay Way
School Information
- School District: Howard County Public Schools
Community
- Association: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Other
- 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: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Daylight, Partial, Improved, Outside Entrance, Partially Finished, Rear Entrance, Walkout Level, Workshop
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Double Pane
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 3,148
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 2,212 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,212 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1980
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.34
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 14,984
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: R20
- Lot Description: Landscaping, Pond
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $331.15
- Association Fee: $1,862
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Assessment Year: 2026
- County Tax: $6,766
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $619,467
- Tax Amount: $9,059
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2212
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 65
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Schools
Schools serving 4217 Bright Bay Way
School District:Howard County Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Northfield Elementary School 9125 Northfield Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042 | K-5 | 0.3 mi |
Dunloggin Middle School 9129 Northfield Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042 | 6-8 | 0.2 mi |
Wilde Lake High School 5460 Trumpeter Road, Columbia, MD 21044 | 9-12 | 3.3 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 4217 Bright Bay Way
Tax History
Tax History for 4217 Bright Bay Way
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2022
$5,675
—
$588,333
6%
2022
$5,675
—
$557,200
5%
2022
$5,675
—
$530,600
5%
2022
$5,675
-13%
$504,000
6%
2019
$6,528
10%
$477,400
3%
2021
$5,925
3%
$465,067
3%
2020
$5,778
-10%
$452,733
3%
2019
$6,401
24%
$440,400
2%
2018
$5,174
2%
$432,067
2%
2017
$5,081
-16%
$423,733
2%
2016
$6,056
2%
$415,400
—
2015
$5,966
—
$415,400
—
2014
$5,966
—
$415,400
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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4217 Bright Bay Way, Ellicott City, MD 21042 (MLS# MDHW2068958) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 4217 Bright Bay Way is currently listed for $732,500 and was received on May 24, 2026. Want to learn more about 4217 Bright Bay Way? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Ellicott City? You can browse all Ellicott City real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.