Welcome to 2518 River Ridge Trail. Step into modern elegance with this beautiful three-level home nestled on a gorgeous homesite backing to trees in Howard County’s popular community of The Estates at Patapsco Park. Embodying livable luxury, the residence showcases sophisticated architectural elements, gleaming hardwood Maple floors, detailed trimwork and mouldings, vaulted and tray ceilings, a refined natural color palette, and generous windows bathing the space in natural light. A charming front porch opens to the impressive interior presenting 3,415 finished square feet with a perfect blend of formal and casual spaces including an inviting foyer, a formal dining room, a study, and a cozy living room with a stacked stone gas fireplace, light-filling windows, and an open concept flow to the kitchen. Designed for both style and function, this stunning kitchen is an entertainer’s dream equipped with stainless steel appliances, custom Italian marble backsplash, white cabinetry with ambient underlighting, recessed lighting paired with a statement light fixture, granite counters, and an extended island that can double as a breakfast bar or table space. The adjacent sunroom or breakfast room features glittering windows overlooking the park, and a door leading out to the deck.Enjoy peaceful mornings with coffee or al fresco meals with friends on this expansive deck overlooking protected park land.A staircase leads down to the backyard complete with a covered patio and a French door accessing the finished lower level. Highlights of this level include the huge rec room, the fifth bedroom, a full bath, a bonus room used as an exercise room, and an unfinished area for storage. Upstairs, the owner’s suite is a relaxing retreat enhanced with a stunning tray ceiling, two walk-in closets, and a private bath with a dual sink vanity, a frameless glass shower with built-in seat, a soaking tub, and a water closet. Also on this level you’ll find convenient bedroom-level laundry, a full bathroom with a dual sink vanity, and three additional bedrooms—all with soft neutral colors, Plantation shutters, and breezy ceiling fans. This popular and intimate community boasts an ideal setting—direct access into Patapsco State Park with hiking and biking trails, plus close proximity to shopping, dining, recreation and entertainment, commuter routes, Historic Ellicott City, downtown Columbia, and more. Built in 2018 by Ryan Homes and proudly maintained and updated by the original owners, this amazing home is ready for you to call your own!