Are you searching for a house with updates, location and sought after Howard County Schools? This stunning rancher offers perfect one level living and a Tri Fecta of Schools! The kids can walk to Hammond Elementary and Middle School and take a quick bus ride to top rated Atholton High School.If these walls could talk! This home has been a loved family home for many decades and is tucked back on a half-acre lot in desired Hammond Village. Over 1,775 tastefully updated and modernized square feet on the main level with a show stopper kitchen just waiting for you to entertain! You will love this layout featuring 2 living areas and tons of natural light from the wall of windows overlooking the yard. Enjoy nature on the charming deck with your morning coffee and watch the kids play out back. The huge lower level with wood burning fireplace is waiting for your finishing touches. Plenty of space down here for an incredible recreation room or even multi generational living.  The sky and your imagination are the limit!This ideal location feels tucked away but you are literally 2 minutes from the incredible restaurants and shops at Maple Lawn & just down the road from ALL the amenities in Columbia and Ellicott City. Convenient commuting to Route 32, 29 and 95 with JHU and APL right around the corner. This must see home and location just cannot be beat!UPDATES AND FEATURES Kitchen Remodel installed new wood cabinets, island and quartz countertops. Oct 2017 Master Bath Remodel , new shower & floor tiles, vanity and toilet Oct 2017 Main Bath Remodel,  new shower & floor tiles, vanity and toilet Oct 2017 Replaced all interior doors Oct 2017 Replacement windows installed  2015 Newer oversized Hot Water Heater  New Well Pump 2017 New Roof 2009 New Gas line to house 2009 HVAC Replaced 2008