4217 Bright Bay Way, Ellicott City, MD 21042 - Photo 1

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$795,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
2 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
3,148 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage
Updated 1 day ago

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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

Sold For: $795,000
HOA FEE: $155/month
HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
Taxes: $9,059 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
MLS ID: MDHW2068958
Added to Site: 41 day(s) ago

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
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2212

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 65

Listed by Monument Sotheby's International Realty, Kris Bailey
Sold by Keller Williams Realty Centre, Sam Toner

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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

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

7/07/2026

Sold

$795,000

8.53%

MLS

5/28/2026

Listed

$732,500

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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.

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