8179 Tamar Drive • Columbia, MD 21045

$749,900 Beds: 4 • Baths: 2 full 1 partial • Sq. Feet: 2376 • MLS ID: MDHW2066376 • Subdivision: LONG REACH • School Dist: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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! View this listing at: http://janetpowersrealtor.com/mls=MDHW2066376

Property Features

  • Garage: 2
  • Taxes: $7,106
  • Basement: Yes
  • Roof Type: Asphalt,Shingle
  • Exterior: Frame,Vinyl Siding
  • Parking Notes: 2 Total Parking Spaces
  • Lot Size: 0.30 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.30 Acre(S)
  • Heating: Heat Pump(s)
  • Fuel Type: Electric
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s),Central A/C
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Stories: 3.0
  • HOA Fee: $145.00/Monthly
  • Additional Structures: Above Grade,Below Grade
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Total Garage/Parking Spaces: 2
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave,Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Exhaust Fan,Freezer,Microwave,Oven/Range - Electric,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliances,Washer,Water Heater
  • Basement: Connecting Stairway,Fully Finished
  • SQFT Total Finished: 2376
  • SQFT Above Finished: 2376
  • Exterior: Awning(s),Sidewalks
  • Interior: Bathroom - Tub Shower,Breakfast Area,Carpet,Ceiling Fan(s),Combination Dining/Living,Combination Kitchen/Living,Dining Area,Family Room Off Kitchen,Floor Plan - Open,Formal/Separate Dining Room,Kitchen - Island,Kitchen - Table Space,Kitchenette,Primary Bath(s),Recessed Lighting,Upgraded Countertops,Wet/Dry Bar,Window Treatments,Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Brick,Fireplace - Glass Doors
  • Flooring: Carpet,Hardwood,Vinyl
  • Windows: Double Pane,Screens

School Information

  • School District: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Printed April 01, 2026


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