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About this home
Welcome to 8551 Window Latch Way, a spacious and beautifully updated home filled with natural light and thoughtful features throughout. Step inside to this inviting home with a cozy living room and dining room combination that flows seamlessly into the kitchen. The kitchen features granite countertops, a stylish backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and access to a spacious rear deck and covered screened-in patio—ideal for outdoor dining and gatherings. Just off the kitchen, the comfortable family room is anchored by a cozy wood-burning fireplace. A conveniently located main-level laundry room and half bath completes the main level! This beautiful home also offers a spacious two car garage with additional storage space. Upstairs, retreat to the impressive two-level primary suite with vaulted ceilings featuring double walk-in closets and a gorgeous custom-updated en-suite bath with a soaking tub, dual showerheads, white and black marble, floor to ceiling wet room, dual vanities, and a private water closet. Attached to the primary suite is a bonus area perfect for an office, sitting room or bonus room. The upper level also offers hand-scraped hardwood floors, four generously sized bedrooms and an additional full bath with beautiful tile work and tub, providing plenty of space and flexibility. The lower level has been completed and newly finished, adding even more usable living space with an option to have a 6th bedroom along with a brand-new ADA-compliant full bathroom with a walk-in shower and custom tiling. The basement also provides walk-out access to the backyard. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced and beautifully landscaped yard backing to a peaceful stream, offering a serene setting with plenty of room to relax or entertain. This home is conveniently located near major highways, shopping, Columbia parks, tot lots and walking/bike trails. Additional major upgrades include new siding and new plumbing throughout entire home. With abundant living space, beautiful updates, and a fantastic indoor-outdoor layout, this Columbia home is ready to impress!
Kendall Ridge, located between Broken Land Parkway and Snowden River Parkway, is a residential and wooded Columbia neighborhood with curving cul-de-sacs and pocket parks. The neighborhood’s energy concentrates around the Columbia Mall ring road at Little Patuxent Parkway, where patios, storefronts, and steady foot traffic set a town-center cadence. Nearby, Merriweather Post Pavilion, Toby’s Dinner Theatre, and The Mall in Columbia act as cultural anchors for nights out and weekend routines. Homes lean toward late-20th-century townhomes and single-family streets framed by mature trees. Paths and green buffers connect daily errands to open space without breaking the quiet street grid. The setting reads suburban in form, with Columbia’s planned-community polish close at hand.
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Offer insights
8551 Window Latch Way · $775,000
$805K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $805K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 25 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.5%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Attic
Soaking tub
Tub with shower
Ceiling fans
Combination dining and living area
Crown moldings
Family room off the kitchen
Gourmet kitchen
Master bathroom
Recessed lighting
Upgraded countertops
Wainscoting
Walk-in closets
9'+ ceilings
Fireplace (wood)
Bedrooms
Five bedrooms on the upper level
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
One half bathroom
One full bathroom on the lower level
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Electric oven/range
Refrigerator
Gourmet kitchen features
Upgraded countertops
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Main-floor laundry
Fully finished basement with interior access and rear walkout
Sump pump
Flooring
Carpet
Hardwood
Ceramic tile
Heating & cooling
Heat pumps
Electric heating and hot water
Central air conditioning
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Deck(s)
Exterior lighting
Sidewalks
Street lights
Fully fenced yard
Level, private rear yard
Home design
Detached single-family home
Front-facing garage
Outside city limits
Parking
Attached front-entry garage with inside access and garage door opener (2 spaces)
Concrete driveway
Construction
Combination construction materials
Permanent foundation
Above-grade and below-grade structures
Fully finished below-grade space (walkout)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Annual HOA with amenities including bike trail, common grounds, jogging/walking path, tot lots/playground
HOA fee paid annually
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Beautiful updated home with large backyard and 2 car garage! New paint and carpet, large master with huge en-suite bath. Close to 100, 175, 95, shopping and restaurants! Call today!
Public Records
Oct 3, 1989
Sold
$384,000
$96/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,887 (+5.4%)
$251,300 + $432,300
$683,600
2025
$8,435 (+5.4%)
$251,300 + $432,300
$683,600
2024
$8,005 (+7.7%)
2023
$7,436 (+4.1%)
2022
$7,142 (+3.3%)
$196,300 + $289,500
$485,800
2021
$6,911 (+4.2%)
2020
$6,634 (−1.5%)
2019
$6,732 (+6.2%)
$166,300 + $266,500
$432,800
2018
$6,342 (+1.2%)
2017
$6,265 (+7.0%)
$230,800 + $190,000
$420,800
2015
$5,857 (+2.3%)
$230,800 + $165,500
$396,300
2014
$5,728 (+4.0%)
2013
$5,510 (+1.8%)
2012
$5,411 (+3.2%)
2011
$5,242 (+3.5%)
2010
$5,065 (+44.3%)
2009
$3,509
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,216
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,216
Year built
1990
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Howard County
APN
16 194239
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 4, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
17% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Columbia, MD • 21045
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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44
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 30% for direct sun exposure in Columbia. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
5.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 8551 Window Latch Way
$774,685
$315 under list price of $775K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $726K to $884K.