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8831 Shining Oceans Way Unit 42

Columbia, MD 21045

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Start: 2025-04-27T13:00:00
End: 2025-04-27T15:00:00
Location: 8831 Shining Oceans Way Unit 42

3 beds
5 baths
5,133 sqft
$136 per sqft
2006 build

8831 Shining Oceans Way, a stunning residence tucked within the coveted 55+ gated community of Snowden Overlook. Designed for active, engaged living, this vibrant neighborhood offers an impressive array of amenities, including a beautifully appointed clubhouse with a lounge, catering kitchen, fitness room, billiards and card rooms, craft and meeting spaces, a library, and even a pickleball court and heated outdoor pool. Residents enjoy a full calendar of social events and clubs from fitness classes and game nights to wine tastings, live entertainment, and gatherings centered around books, crafts, cards, and more. The home’s charming stone and vinyl exterior, paired with a spacious two-car garage, invites you into an interior that blends style and comfort. Inside, rich hardwood flooring, plush carpeting, soaring ceilings, and a soft neutral color palette create a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The main level features a bright foyer, powder room, laundry area, and pantry. The eat-in kitchen features granite countertops, a center island with breakfast bar and cooktop, wall oven, decorative backsplash, ample cabinetry, and a casual dining area. Adjacent to the kitchen, a dramatic two-story living room centers around a stacked stone fireplace and opens seamlessly to a rear patio. A main-level bedroom suite offers comfort and convenience, with private patio access, a walk-in closet, and an en-suite bath. Upstairs, a spacious family room overlooks the living area below, while the expansive primary suite boasts a tranquil sitting area, a large walk-in closet, and a luxurious en-suite bath. A third bedroom, also with its own en-suite, completes the upper level. The finished lower level offers versatile space, including a game room with wet bar, a bonus room ideal for an office or guest suite, a full bath, and generous storage. Some photos have been virtually staged.

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / Northrop Realty

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The Building

Year Built:

2006
Year Built Source:

Assessor
Roof:

Shingle
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Stone, Vinyl Siding
Structure Type:

Interior Row/Townhouse
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Levels:

3
Door Features:

Atrium
Security Features:

Main Entrance Lock, Smoke Detector
Window Features:

Screens, Vinyl Clad
Accessibility Features:

Other
Foundation Details:

Slab
Basement:

Yes
Basement Type:

Connecting Stairway, Heated, Improved, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Walkout Stairs
Unit Number:

42
Total SqFt Source:

Estimated
Total Below Grade SqFt:

1536
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Estimated
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt:

3597
Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Estimated
Below Grade Finished SqFt:

1536
Tax Total Finished SqFt:

4357

Interior

Interior Features:

Breakfast Area, Carpet, Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Living, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors
Room List:

Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Foyer, Laundry, Storage Room, Bonus Room
Flooring Type:

Hardwood, Carpet
Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplaces:

1
Wall & Ceilings:

2 Story Ceilings, Dry Wall, High
Living Area SqFt Source:

Estimated

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

5133
Living Area SqFt:

5,133 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Possession:

Negotiable

Location

Directions:

From Snowden River Pkwy, turn onto Dried Earth Blvd to Shining Oceans Way.
Latitude:

39.18899000
Longitude:

-76.80740000

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Zoning:

NT
View:

Garden/Lawn
In City Limits:

No
Outdoor Living Structures:

Patio(s), Porch(es)
Other Structures:

Above Grade, Below Grade
Waterview:

No
Waterfront:

No
Water Oriented:

No
Water Access:

No
Navigable Water:

No
Tidal Water:

No
Land Use Code:

TH
Front Foot Fee:

500.00
Riparian Rights:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

1416217549
Tax Year:

2024
Tax Lot:

U 42
Tax Annual Amount:

$8,254
Tax Assessed Value:

$625,967
Year Assessed:

2025
County Tax:

6256.00
Total Taxes Payment Frequency:

Annually

Beds

Bedrooms:

3
Bedrooms Main Level:

1
Upper Level Bedrooms:

2
Upper Level 1 Bedrooms:

2

Baths

Total Baths:

5
Full Baths:

4
Half Baths:

1
Main Level Baths:

2.00
Main Level Full Baths:

1
Main Level Half Baths:

1
Upper Level Full Baths:

2
Lower Level Full Baths:

1
Upper Level Total Baths:

2
Upper Level Total Baths:

2.00
All Lower Levels Total Baths:

1
Lower Level Total Baths:

1.00
Upper Level Full Baths:

2
Lower Level Full Baths:

1

The Listing

Virtual Tour

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

Central A/C
Central Air:

Yes
Cooling Fuel:

Electric
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Central, Forced Air
Heating Fuel:

Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer/Septic:

Public Sewer
Hot Water:

Natural Gas
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Dryer, Cooktop, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Type:

Main Floor

Schools

School District Name:

Howard County Public School System
School District Source:

Listing Agent

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Snowden Overlook
Senior Community:

Yes
Senior Community Age Requirement:

55
Exterior Features:

Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Pool:

Yes - Community
Association Recreation Fee:

No
HOA:

Yes
Condo/Coop Association:

Yes
HOA/Condo/Coop Amenities:

Club House, Common Grounds, Exercise Room, Fitness Center, Gated Community, Jog/Walk Path, Pool - Outdoor
HOA Fee:

$1,728.40
HOA Fee Frequency:

Annually
Condo/Coop Fee:

$577
Condo/Coop Fee Frequency:

Monthly
HOA/Condo/Coop Fee:

Common Area Maintenance, Lawn Maintenance, Management, Snow Removal, Trash

Parking

Total Garage and Parking Spaces:

4
Garage:

Yes
Garage Features:

Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access
Garage Spaces:

2.00
Type of Parking:

Attached Garage, Driveway
# of Attached Garage Spaces:

2
Driveway - # of Spaces:

2

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

No

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$700,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$3,748
Taxes	$687
Insurance	$192
HOA fees	$577
Utilities	$205 See report
Total	$5,409/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
4/24/25 Apr 24, 2025	Listed / Active	BRIGHT	$700,000

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This condo located in Columbia, MD 21045 is currently for sale for $700,000. 8831 Shining Oceans Way Unit 42 is a 5,133 square foot condo with 3 beds and 5 baths. This condo is in the attendance area of Jeffers Hill Elementary School, Long Reach High School, and Mayfield Woods Middle School.

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8831 Shining Oceans Way Unit 42

Columbia, MD 21045