NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1501 Locust Ave Towson, MD 21204

Estimated Value: $787,149 - $1,063,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,112 Sq Ft
$444/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 30, 2019

Last sale price $640,000 $303 Per Sq Ft

Est. 46% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,810/month

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Riderwood Elementary School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Attic

About This Home

As of May 2019

This is it! A quintessential Ruxton home. An absolutely charming home in the heart of Ruxton that has been meticulously cared for and maintained. Wonderful space and beautiful details can be found throughout the home. A large sun-filled foyer opens to a warm living room with built-ins and a wood burning fireplace. The family room has custom built-in cabinets and a bay of windows. A formal dining is beautifully appointed. The perfectly updated eat-in kitchen is a dream come true. Exposed beams, honed granite countertops, a center island - and a gorgeous fireplace. Four lovely bedrooms and a bonus room on the second floor give this home ample space. Classic details include gorgeous hardwood floors, traditional crown molding and custom built-ins. Modern details include a mud room, updated bathrooms and systems. This home blends all of yesterday s charm with today s must-have conveniences. And it s a premier location. Walk to the local shops or take a stroll in the neighborhood you will not be disappointed. This is Ruxton s perfect home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dorsey Campbell

Cummings & Co. Realtors License #522613 Listed on: 02/22/2019

Cummings & Co. Realtors

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeffrey Gaines

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,052

Year Built

  • Built in 1903

Lot Details

  • 5,750 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in very good condition

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,112 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Built-In Features
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Connecting Stairway
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • Riderwood Elementary School
  • Dumbarton Middle School
  • Towson High Law & Public Policy

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Radiator
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Ruxton Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 144
  • Assessor Parcel Number 04090920662320

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,052

Year Built

Built in 1903

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2019-02-26
  • Year Built: 1903
  • Remarks Public: This is it! A quintessential Ruxton home. An absolutely charming home in the heart of Ruxton that has been meticulously cared for and maintained. Wonderful space and beautiful details can be found throughout the home. A large sun-filled foyer opens to a warm living room with built-ins and a wood burning fireplace. The family room has custom built-in cabinets and a bay of windows. A formal dining is beautifully appointed. The perfectly updated eat-in kitchen is a dream come true. Exposed beams, honed granite countertops, a center island - and a gorgeous fireplace. Four lovely bedrooms and a bonus room on the second floor give this home ample space. Classic details include gorgeous hardwood floors, traditional crown molding and custom built-ins. Modern details include a mud room, updated bathrooms and systems. This home blends all of yesterday s charm with today s must-have conveniences. And it s a premier location. Walk to the local shops or take a stroll in the neighborhood you will not be disappointed. This is Ruxton s perfect home!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Built-Ins, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Wood Floors
  • Fireplace Features: Mantel(s)
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Foyer, Mud Room, Bonus Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Outside Entrance
  • Total Sq Ft: 2112
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2112
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 307.53
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2112
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1501

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Off Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water, Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas, Tankless
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: RIDERWOOD
  • Middle School: DUMBARTON
  • High School: TOWSON HIGH LAW & PUBLIC POLICY
  • Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Key: 121140087473
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: RIDERWOOD
  • High School: TOWSON HIGH LAW & PUBLIC POLICY
  • Middle Or Junior School: DUMBARTON

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5750.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2018
  • Zoning: XXX
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6052.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 04090920662320
  • Tax Lot: 144
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2112
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 05/30/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 22, 2019
Closed on
May 30, 2019
Sold by
Pemberton Lan C and Pemberton Katrina V
Bought by
Deford Henry and Swisher Brian
Seller's Agent
Dorsey Campbell
Cummings & Co. Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Jeffrey Gaines
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
List Price
$659,000
Sold Price
$640,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-2.88%
Total Days on Market
34
Current Estimated Value
$937,037

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$297,037
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.59%
Original Mortgage
$415,000
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 11, 2014
Closed on
Jun 5, 2014
Sold by
Gildea William J and Gildea Kelly Keane
Bought by
Pemberton Ian C and Pemberton Katrina V
Seller's Agent
Dorsey Campbell
Cummings & Co. Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Georgeanna Garceau
Garceau Realty
List Price
$649,500
Sold Price
$649,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.29%
Original Mortgage
$519,600
Interest Rate
4.21%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2001
Sold by
Dadds Barbara A
Bought by
Gildea William J and Gildea Kelly Keane

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 1979
Sold by
Tracey George F
Bought by
Dadds Barbara A
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Deford Henry $640,000 Terrain Title & Escrow Co
Pemberton Ian C $649,500 Residential Title & Escrow C
Gildea William J $365,000 --
Dadds Barbara A $77,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Deford Henry $452,500
Closed Deford Henry $415,000
Previous Owner Pemberton Ian C $60,000
Previous Owner Pemberton Ian C $519,600
Previous Owner Gildea William J $263,000
Previous Owner Gildea William Joseph $272,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/30/2019 05/30/19 Sold $640,000 -1.5% $303 / Sq Ft
03/29/2019 03/29/19 Pending -- -- --
03/22/2019 03/22/19 Price Changed $649,500 -1.4% $308 / Sq Ft
02/22/2019 02/22/19 For Sale $659,000 +1.5% $312 / Sq Ft
06/05/2014 06/05/14 Sold $649,500 0.0% $329 / Sq Ft
04/11/2014 04/11/14 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2014 04/11/14 For Sale $649,500 -- $329 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $6,898 $620,333 $0 $0
2023 $3,381 $610,367 $0 $0
2022 $6,562 $600,400 $199,500 $400,900
2021 $5,943 $537,700 $0 $0
2020 $5,920 $475,000 $0 $0
2019 $4,997 $412,300 $199,500 $212,800
2018 $6,009 $398,267 $0 $0
2017 $5,285 $384,233 $0 $0
2016 $3,715 $370,200 $0 $0
2015 $3,715 $370,200 $0 $0
2014 $3,715 $370,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dorsey Campbell

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Dorsey Campbell

    Cummings & Co Realtors

    (410) 967-3661

    34 in this area

    139 Total Sales

    Dorsey Campbell
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  • Jeffrey Gaines

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Jeffrey Gaines

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty

    (443) 845-6099

    109 Total Sales

    Jeffrey Gaines
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  • Georgeanna Garceau

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Georgeanna Garceau

    Garceau Realty

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDBC432140

Bright MLS

APN: 09-0920662320

Maryland Baltimore County Towson 21204

1501 Locust Ave, Towson, MD

This home is located at 1501 Locust Ave, Towson, MD 21204 since 22 February 2019 and is currently estimated at $937,037, approximately $443 per square foot. This property was built in 1903. 1501 Locust Ave is a home located in Baltimore County with nearby schools including Riderwood Elementary School, Dumbarton Middle School, and Towson High Law & Public Policy.

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