8502 DARK HAWK CIR, Columbia, MD 21045

• 5,300 sqft

Property Description

ONE EXTRAORDINARY HOME. THREE DISTINCT LIVING POSSIBILITIES. ALMOST ENDLESS POTENTIAL. Welcome to 8502 Dark Hawk Circle, an approximately 5,500-square-foot Columbia residence that offers something far more valuable than size alone: options. Set on an oversized corner lot and offering 5–6 bedrooms, 5½ baths and multiple distinct living areas, this remarkable property can function as one grand residence—or provide the framework for three separate living environments under one roof: the primary residence, an already licensed private in-law/au pair apartment, and an expansive lower level offering additional possibilities for guest accommodations, extended family or potential future rental use, subject to applicable Howard County approvals. The existing Howard County Rental Housing License for Apartment B, the private in-law suite, immediately distinguishes this home from the ordinary. With its own entrance, living area, bedroom, full bath, wheelchair-accessible curbless shower and organized closets, it provides genuine independence while keeping loved ones close. Now imagine the possibilities. Live in the main residence while a parent or adult child enjoys a private apartment. Rent the licensed suite and use the income to help offset your mortgage. Create another private living environment on the lower level. Or design a true multigenerational household where grandparents, parents and adult children can each enjoy privacy while remaining together under one roof. For the entrepreneurial buyer, the possibilities become even more compelling. With approximately 5,500 square feet and multiple flexible spaces, this may be an exceptional setting for a home-based professional practice or family business—perhaps childcare or nursery services, mental-health or wellness services, an aesthetician or beauty practice, tax preparation, consulting, accounting or a law practice—subject, of course, to applicable zoning, licensing, HOA and governmental requirements. Imagine living upstairs, operating your business from home and generating rental income elsewhere within the property. Or housing multiple generations while eliminating the cost of separate office space. Or maintaining a beautiful traditional family residence today while preserving the flexibility to reconfigure portions of the home as your needs change tomorrow. Few properties provide that kind of optionality. And all of this comes wrapped inside an extensively refreshed home featuring warm, freshly painted interiors, refinished hardwood flooring, plush luxury carpeting, custom tilework, an updated kitchen with stainless-steel appliances and farmhouse sink, updated lighting, two recently installed HVAC systems, 5½ updated baths, a recently resurfaced deck and an oversized corner homesite within walking distance of neighborhood schools. At a time when a property approaching 5,500 square feet in Howard County for under $1 million is already increasingly difficult to find, 8502 Dark Hawk Circle offers something even rarer: A home that can change with you. A traditional family home. A multigenerational residence. A home plus licensed apartment. A residence with mortgage-offsetting rental income. A live/work environment. A family home paired with a family business. A property with multiple private living zones. Or some combination of them all. One address. Multiple lifestyles. Extraordinary flexibility. 8502 Dark Hawk Circle isn't simply a place to live—it is a property that can potentially house your family, support your business, generate income and adapt to the next chapter of your life, all under one roof. More space. More independence. More income possibilities. More ways to live. That is what makes 8502 Dark Hawk Circle truly different.

Listing Status:

Active

Data Last Updated:

September 20, 2026 at 9:17PM

Listing Office:

Argonaut Property Group LLC : 2402351859

Listing Agent:

Jason A Sutton : 4435403177

MLS ID:

MDHW2073476

Interior

• General: Built-InsCarpetWalk-in Closet(s)Wood FloorsCeiling Fan(s)Breakfast AreaEntry Level BedroomIntercomKitchen - Table SpacePantryPrimary Bath(s)Skylight(s)Bathroom - Soaking TubUpgraded CountertopsOtherAir Filter SystemBathroom - Jetted TubBathroom - Walk-In ShowerChair RailingsCrown MoldingsFormal/Separate Dining RoomFloor Plan - OpenFamily Room Off KitchenKitchen - CountryKitchen - GourmetKitchen - Eat-InRecessed LightingWindow Treatments
• Appliances: Built-In MicrowaveDryerWasherCooktopDishwasherExhaust FanDisposalFreezerIntercomRefrigeratorIcemakerStoveTrash Compactor
• Basement: Connecting stairwayDaylightFullFullFully finishedHeatedInterior accessImprovedOutside entranceWalkout level
• Flooring: CarpetCeramic tileHardwoodVinyl
• A/C: Central A/CCeiling Fan(s)Heat Pump(s)Energy Star Cooling SystemMulti UnitsProgrammable Thermostat
• Heating: Heat Pump(s)Electric
• Fireplace: FireplaceFireplaces: 1
• Disability Feature: None

Exterior

• General: Exterior LightingStreet LightsSidewalksAbove Grade
• Style: Colonial
• Other Structures: Deck
• Parking: Concrete Driveway

Construction

• Roofing: Asphalt
• General: BlockAluminum SidingBrickOther

Location

• Originating MLS: BRIGHT_MAIN
• School District: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
• County: HOWARD-MD

Lot

• Zoning: NT1416194204

Utilities

• Utilities: Cable tvCable tv available200 amp service
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: BRIGHT_MAIN