**$20,000 PRICE REDUCTION**OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY FEBRUARY 28 11-1 PM. Welcome to this spacious and thoughtfully updated 5 bedroom, 4 bath home offering over 4,200 square feet of comfortable living space in the highly sought-after Emerson community of North Laurel. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, this three-level home features new solid oak hardwood floors and fresh paint throughout the main and upper levels, creating a bright, move-in ready feel. The fully finished walk-out basement provides exceptional flexibility along with abundant storage space. The elegant entryway opens to formal living and dining rooms, flowing into a chef’s kitchen complete with double wall ovens, ample counter and cabinet space, a walk-in pantry, brand-new refrigerator, microwave, and cooktop — and now enhanced with updated cabinet hardware in both the kitchen and bathrooms for a fresh, modern touch. The sunny breakfast nook opens to the expansive family room with a vaulted ceiling and cozy gas fireplace. A full bath and main-level guest bedroom/office add convenience and versatility. Upstairs, the spacious and airy primary suite offers a large walk-in closet, multiple additional closets, and an ensuite bath with soaking tub and separate shower. The top-floor laundry room is ideally situated near the bedrooms for added ease. The finished lower level includes two additional bonus rooms perfect for bedrooms, offices, or hobby space, along with a game/flex room, a full bath with double sinks, and two generous storage areas. Major updates provide long-term value and confidence: a brand-new dual-unit HVAC system, plus a roof and water heater that are only 3 years old — offering efficiency and peace of mind for years to come. Additional features include built-in speakers and a private setting on a quiet cul-de-sac with a spacious, level yard, deck, paver patio, and mature trees — creating a peaceful, park-like retreat. The location is exceptional: just a 5-minute walk to Gorman Crossing Elementary School and Murray Hill Middle School (no streets to cross), a 2-minute walk to a playground, and direct backyard access to scenic community walking trails. Residents of Emerson enjoy outstanding amenities, including a large community pool with lap lanes and beach entry, gated baby pool, upgraded bath facilities, tennis courts with pickleball lines, fitness center, rentable event spaces, playgrounds, little libraries, miles of trails, and an on-site management office. Meticulously maintained and thoughtfully improved, this home offers space, updates, and lifestyle in one of Howard County’s most desirable communities. No Front Foot Fee!This is an exceptional opportunity to secure a beautifully updated home in a premier location — ready for its next chapter.