$190,000
SOLD DEC 4, 2015

1537 Galena Rd Essex, MD 21221

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,326 Sq Ft
0.43 Acres

Recently Sold

$143 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • 0.43 Acre Lot
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Water Oriented
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of December 2024

Cape Cod- Nice House- Needs Some Updating-Offering 3 Bedrooms & 2 Full Baths, Eat in Kitchen-the Appliances stay, Separate Dining Area, Master Bedroom on Main Level w/ Full master bath, Laundry Rm off of the Kitchen, 2 Bedrooms Upper Level w/ full bath, Full basement w/ family room & lots of storage & space. Newer Heating and Air System. 1 Car Detached &1 Car Attached Garages on .43 of an acre.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Addy Watson

EXP Realty, LLC License #81424 Listed on: 10/24/2015

EXP Realty, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Addy Watson

EXP Realty, LLC License #81424 Listed on: 10/24/2015

EXP Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,811

Year Built

  • Built in 1991

Lot Details

  • 0.43 Acre Lot
  • Creek or Stream
  • East Facing Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Utility Room
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Walk-Up Access
  • Connecting Stairway
  • Rear Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Water Oriented
  • Shed
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near a creek

Utilities

  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Hyde Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 71
  • Assessor Parcel Number 04151523500890

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,811

Year Built

Built in 1991

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Parking Included In ListPrice,Parking Included In SalePrice
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 2
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Remarks Public: Cape Cod- Nice House- Needs Some Updating-Offering 3 Bedrooms & 2 Full Baths, Eat in Kitchen-the Appliances stay, Separate Dining Area, Master Bedroom on Main Level w/ Full master bath, Laundry Rm off of the Kitchen, 2 Bedrooms Upper Level w/ full bath, Full basement w/ family room & lots of storage & space. Newer Heating and Air System. 1 Car Detached &1 Car Attached Garages on .43 of an acre.
  • Special Assessment Payment: Annually
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Water Heater, Dishwasher, Microwave
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Table Space, Combination Dining/Living, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Entry Level Bedroom
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Laundry, Utility Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Rear Entrance, Sump Pump, Heated, Improved, Full, Partially Finished, Walkout Stairs
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1537

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top
  • Roof: Fiberglass
  • View: Water
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Body Name: MUDDY GUT
  • Water Body Type: Creek/Stream
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Parking Space Number Assigned: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street, Attached Garage, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Chain Link, Fully
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 129500.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 76600.00
  • Lot Features: Corner, Landscaping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.43
  • Lot Size Area: 18748
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 18748.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Year Assessed: 2015

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 11908831
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2811.10
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 04151523500890
  • Tax Lot: 71
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1326
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Close Date: 12/04/2015

Multi Family

  • Dock Slip Conveyance: None Available

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 7, 2024
Closed on
Dec 18, 2024
Sold by
Albright Dean R
Bought by
Hernandez Raul Mejia and Moreira Olga Lizzeth
Seller's Agent
Tanya Lewis
Cummings & Co. Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Milu Paoletti
Samson Properties
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$360,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
2.86%
Views
57
Current Estimated Value
$368,249

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$8,249
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.53%
Original Mortgage
$288,000
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $360,000 Cardinal Title Group
Deed $360,000 Cardinal Title Group
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $288,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/18/2024 12/18/24 Sold $360,000 +2.9% $271 / Sq Ft
11/11/2024 11/11/24 Pending -- -- --
11/07/2024 11/07/24 For Sale $350,000 +84.2% $264 / Sq Ft
12/04/2015 12/04/15 Sold $190,000 -4.5% $143 / Sq Ft
10/31/2015 10/31/15 Pending -- -- --
10/24/2015 10/24/15 For Sale $199,000 -- $150 / 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
2025 $3,571 $271,633 -- --
2024 $3,571 $247,867 $0 $0
2023 $1,699 $224,100 $76,600 $147,500
2022 $3,511 $218,933 $0 $0
2021 $3,234 $213,767 $0 $0
2020 $3,234 $208,600 $76,600 $132,000
2019 $2,959 $202,433 $0 $0
2018 $2,784 $196,267 $0 $0
2017 $2,588 $190,100 $0 $0
2016 $2,643 $209,233 $0 $0
2015 $2,643 $207,667 $0 $0
2014 $2,643 $206,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002754726

Bright MLS

APN: 15-1523500890