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$780,000
● House - Off Market

8179 TAMAR DRIVE

COLUMBIA, MD 21045
bedrooms
4 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths, 1 Half Bath
square feet
2,376 Ft²
$4,420
Est. Monthly
$145
HOA / Fees

About This Property

Welcome to this beautifully updated colonial home in the highly sought-after Long Reach community of Columbia. Offering 4 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 baths, this home perfectly blends classic charm with modern upgrades-delivering comfort, style, and peace of mind. Step inside to a light-filled interior where natural sunlight flows effortlessly throughout. The inviting kitchen is both functional and stylish, featuring a sleek backsplash, updated lighting, and a convenient secondary sink/wet bar-perfect for your morning coffee or tea routine. The main level, fully remodeled in 2013, showcases updated flooring, cabinetry, appliances, and an open, refreshed layout ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, you'll find generously sized bedrooms, including a versatile primary suite with an attached flex space-perfect as a home office, nursery, or private retreat. The upper level features recent updates including fresh paint and new carpeting (2023). The secondary bathrooms have been fully remodeled (2024–2025), while the primary bath has been refreshed with updated flooring. The finished basement (2023) expands your living space with new carpet, updated flooring, modern lighting, and freshly painted rooms. It also includes an additional flex room-ideal for a home office, gym, or guest space-and a rough-in for a future half bath, offering great potential for customization. Enjoy peace of mind with major system upgrades, including a new heat pump and HVAC system (2024), new water heater (2026), upgraded copper main water line (2023), and a durable 40/30-year architectural roof (2008). Additional enhancements include a new front door (2020), upper-level laundry relocation, and improved electrical systems. Outdoor living is just as impressive, with a sun deck (2022) and steps leading to a paved landing-perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Additional exterior updates include updated bay windows and a resurfaced front walkway (2026). This meticulously maintained and thoughtfully upgraded home is a rare find in one of Columbia's most desirable communities-conveniently located near amenities, walking trails, and everything Long Reach has to offer. Schedule your showing today!
Unit Size
2,376 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.30 acres
Price per sqft
$316
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$592
HOA Dues
$145
Year Built
1989

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Last updated: 6 months ago (Bright MLS #MDHW2066376)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
May 22, 2026 Sold
Sold
Apr 8, 2026 In contract -
In contract
Apr 1, 2026 Listed by The KW Collective $749,900
Listed by The KW Collective
Jun 7, 1989 Sold
Sold
Oct 26, 1988 Sold
Sold

Property Highlights

Air Conditioning
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1989
  • Effective Year Built: 1989
  • Bedroom Count: 0
  • Bathroom Count: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 3
  • Building Condition: 0
  • Building Quality: 9
  • Construction Type: 6
  • Building Style: 0
  • Exterior Walls Type: 0
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 3
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 9
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 1
  • Garage Square Area: 480
  • Parking Space Count: 2
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 13,207
  • Total Building Area: 2,376
  • Gross Building Area: 2,376
  • Building Area: 2,376
  • Building Area Measurement: T

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 13
  • Heating: 8
  • Heated Square Feet: 2,376
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 5
  • Water Service: 6

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: VILLAGE LONGREACH SEC 02
  • Land Acres: 0000000303
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: R-C001
  • Legal Description 1: LOT 104 .303 A 8179 TAMAR DR VIL LONGREACH S 2 A 1

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Howard County Public Schools
  • Census Tract: 606706

Zoning

  • Zoning: NT

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 37 13 653
  • Account Number: 188336
  • District: 16
  • Parcel: 16-188336
  • Lot: 104
  • Latitude: 39.2012
  • Longitude: -76.7994

    Address

  • Full Address: 8179 Tamar Dr
  • Address - House Number: 8179
  • Address - Street Name: Tamar
  • Address - Suffix Type: Dr
  • State: MD
  • City Name: Columbia
  • Carrier Code: C030
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 2896
  • Zip Code: 21045

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $723,444

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1212
  • Valuation Date: Mar 20, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 86
  • Final Value: 650,453
  • High Value: 729,335
  • Low Value: 571,572

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $471,800
  • Market Land Value: $196,100
  • Market Improvement Value: $275,700

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $471,800
  • Assessed Land Value: $196,100
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $275,700

    Exemptions

  • Homeowner Exemption: Yes

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Jun 07, 1989
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Jun 07, 1989
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 27
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Oct 26, 1988
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Oct 26, 1988
  • Previous Sale Amount: $513,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 27

    Last Sale Mortgage

  • First Mortgage Transaction Date:
  • First Mortgage Loan Amount:
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When was property at 8179 Tamar Drive built and last sold?
The property at 8179 Tamar Drive was built in 1989 and last sold on Jun 7, 1989 for $209,200.
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