8179 Tamar Dr, Columbia, MD 21045

$780,000
4
BD
3
BA
2,376
SqFt

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Sold Price
$780,000
List Price
$749,900
Closing Date
May 22, 2026
Status
CLOSED
MLS#
MDHW2066376
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Living Area
2,376
Lot Size (Acres)
0.30000000000000004
Style
Colonial
Year Built
1989
County
Howard
School District
Howard County Public Schools

Property Description

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!

Additional Information

Subdivision
Long Reach
HOA Fee
$145
Interior Features
Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Some Carpeting, Ceiling Fans, Dining Combo, Dining Combo, Separate Dining Room, Family Room Off Kitchen, Open Floor Plan, Formal Dining, Kitchen Island, Kitchenette, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Bar, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
School District
Howard County Public Schools
Fireplaces
1
Flooring
Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
Garage Spaces
2
Exterior Features
Awning(s), Sidewalk
Heating
Heat Pump
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Roof
Asphalt, Shingle
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Basement
Connecting Stairway, Finished

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Selling Office: Compass.