Must-see 2-car garage brick-front colonial on a premium cul-de-sac lot backing to preserved wooded space in sought-after Autumn View, Taylor Village Ellicott City! The seller has carefully maintained and extensively upgraded this home: new gas water heater (2026); new roof w/architectural shingles, gutters and downspouts (2016); 2-zone HVAC (upper zone - 2015, main zone - AC 2019); renovated gourmet eat-in kitchen w/replaced cabinets, granite counters, custom tile backsplash, expansive center island, pendant and recessed lighting, gas oven/range, exhaust hood and replaced appliances; bright morning room w/stunning wooded views; family room off the kitchen w/warm gas fireplace and custom stone surround; gleaming hardwoods throughout the living room, dining room, grand 2-story foyer and main level powder room; tall 9' ceilings on the main level; mudroom on the main level (washer/dryer could be moved back here in the future); hardwood staircase leads to the upper level w/4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms; primary bedroom w/tray ceiling, hardwood floors and large walk-in closet; renovated primary bathroom w/double sinks, whirlpool tub, separate glass walk-in steam shower w/multiple heads and extensive tile work, and private water closet; 2nd full bathroom w/updated granite vanity; fully finished lower level w/walk-out to rear patio, expansive rec room, 3rd full bathroom, 2 storage/utility rooms w/utility sinks; oversized 2-car garage w/extra storage/utility space, replaced garage door and opener, finished drywall and floors; relax on the easy care rear composite deck, paver patio and enjoy the cozy hot tub overlooking trees and open space; welcoming front flagstone and slate walkway; replaced outdoor lighting (2025). Community fees include tennis, gym, meeting room, playground and multiple pools. Zoned for sought after Worthington ES and Howard County schools. Minutes to community shopping center, major commuter routes, restaurants, Historic Ellicott City, Baltimore, DC, Annapolis, Ft. Meade, NSA, BWI Airport and rails!