8434 GOVERNOR RUN, Ellicott City, MD 21043
8434 GOVERNOR RUN, Ellicott City, MD 21043
8434 GOVERNOR RUN, Ellicott City, MD 21043
8434 GOVERNOR RUN, Ellicott City, MD 21043
8434 GOVERNOR RUN, Ellicott City, MD 21043
8434 GOVERNOR RUN, Ellicott City, MD 21043
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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 5,116 sqft

Price per Sqft $194

Lot Size 0.479 Acres

MLS Listing ID MDHW2065710

HOA Fees $567/ann

Financing Conventional,FHA,Other,VA,Cash

Style Colonial

Subdivision Governors Run

Short Sale No

HOA Y/N Y

Originating MLS BRIGHT

Available Date 2026-04-16

Property Description

Welcome home to 8434 Governors Run, where everyone will want to gather for life's big and small moments. This remarkable residence has been thoughtfully enhanced over the years with entertainment in mind and offers approximately 4,900 square feet of finished living space in the desirable Governors Run community. Idyllically situated on nearly half an acre, the home backs to a protected wooded reserve with walking trails leading to Patapsco Valley State Park and historic Old Ellicott City.

At the heart of the home, the gourmet kitchen is designed to impress, featuring double ovens, a gas range, a spacious center island with seating, and a walk-in pantry. Elevated and wrapped in lush natural surroundings, the remarkable 3 season porch evokes the feeling of a private treehouse nestled within the forest canopy. An oversized dining room opens to a custom deck, beautifully extending the living and entertaining space outdoors. A dedicated private office and mudroom completes the main level.

Upstairs, the primary suite is designed as a luxurious retreat, complete with its own gas fireplace, a spa-inspired bath with an oversized walk-in shower, and generous walk-in closets. Three additional bright, spacious bedrooms are served by a convenient Jack-and-Jill bath.

The fully finished walk-out lower level is an exceptional extension of the home also designed for entertaining and relaxation. A bonus room, a home gym, recreation room, and ample storage round out the lower level.

Outside, the backyard truly shines with extensive landscaping and hardscaping, offering a fully fenced backyard, a heated pool with a custom waterfall, a stone pool deck with a fireplace, a changing room, and a cleverly integrated storage shed. It is an ideal setting for summer parties, relaxing weekends, and evenings spent outdoors. The backyard has immediate access to a trail, where an easy stroll leads to the shops and restaurants of historic Old Ellicott City, while the opposite direction opens the door to Patapsco State Park. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a truly special home in one of Ellicott City's most sought-after neighborhoods.

Location

State MD

County Howard

Zoning R20

Rooms

Basement Walkout Level, Windows, Interior Access, Heated, Fully Finished

Interior

Interior Features Additional Stairway, Attic, Bar, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Cedar Closet(s), Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Living, Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Traditional, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors

Hot Water Natural Gas

Heating Heat Pump(s)

Cooling Other

Flooring Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet

Fireplaces Number 2

Fireplaces Type Gas/Propane

Equipment Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven - Double, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Washer

Furnishings No

Fireplace Y

Window Features Bay/Bow

Appliance Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven - Double, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Washer

Heat Source Natural Gas

1-purchase type For Sale

Exterior

Garage Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access

Garage Spaces 4

Pool Fenced, Heated, In Ground

Waterfront N

Water Access N

Roof Type Shingle

Accessibility None

Parking Type Attached Garage, Driveway

Attached Garage 2

Total Parking Spaces 4

Building

New Construction N

Story 3

Foundation Other

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Colonial

Story 3

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

Schools

Elementary Schools Veterans

School District Howard County Public Schools

Others

Senior Community No

Tax Amount $12,040

Tax Year 2025

Tax ID 1402374862

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source 5116

Acceptable Financing Conventional, FHA, Other, VA, Cash

Horse Property N

Special Sale Standard

Bright MLS (BMLS)
Listed by Karen Kelly • Compass

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