$425,000
SOLD DEC 13, 2024

1631 Howard Ave Essex, MD 21221

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,738 Sq Ft
10,000 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$245 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

52 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Parking available for a boat
  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Private Lot
  • Barn
  • Open Floorplan
  • Rambler Architecture

About This Home

As of December 2024

Where does one even begin to describe all the impressive amenities of this entertainers paradise tucked away privately on one of the most impeccably well presented streets in all of glorious Essex? All of your living can be enjoyed on one level and enjoyment is the keyword here as you will agree once your private property tour begins. Starting with the exterior, you will be greeted by a covered front porch adjacent to a massive multi car concrete driveway leading to a gigantic detached two car garage. But not until you pass, a private covered patio overlooking the panoramic rear yard, including its ample detached storage shed with its own electric service. Now let’s get back to that garage that was finished in 2006! Two bays with electric openers and smooth as glass concrete floor with a cavernous space above which could be finished out into a party room, and In-law suite or a massive storage area for all of your treasured items. This building is nearly another house in itself and yes indeed, it is fully powered up with its own electric service. Once inside the home, you will marvel at its spacious family room, wood-burning fireplace and bright sunny space. The welcoming foyer leads through a spacious living room covered in wide plank laminated flooring straight back to the chefs style kitchen with access to the rear patio via a sliding door. Three large bedrooms and two full baths (with their own heat lamps) provide plenty of space for the entire family. Situated on a .34 acre lot when this home was completely gutted and rehabbed in 1995, many who had their hands in crafting this work were genuine locals who grew up right on this very street, painstakingly rendering this lovely spacious home with new plumbing, electric, drywall, insulation, enlarged kitchen, master bath, separate laundry, bench, seating with storage beneath, double pane Anderson windows, new mechanical equipment and more. There's also a recently installed exterior electrical connection for a backup generator if you wish to add down the road for added security. Feel free to peruse the owners documentation package located in the kitchen. And don’t miss out on a stop at Pizza John’s just walking distance from your porch. An Essex institution! Are you ready to live large??

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jon Leary

Cummings & Co. Realtors License #598721 Listed on: 09/26/2024

Cummings & Co. Realtors

Co-Listed By

Rachel Kohel

Cummings & Co. Realtors

Last Buyer's Agent

Samuel Bruck

Northrop Realty License #655639

Northrop Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,045

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 10,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Panel Fence
  • Private Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 4 Driveway Spaces
  • Public Parking
  • Oversized Parking
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Lighted Parking
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Surface Parking
  • Parking available for a boat
  • Secure Parking

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Hip Roof Shape
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Permanent Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Copper Plumbing
  • CPVC or PVC Pipes
  • Composite Building Materials
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 1,738 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Glass Doors
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Awning
  • Replacement Windows
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Sliding Windows
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Window Screens
  • Sliding Doors
  • Six Panel Doors
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Range Hood
  • Wine Rack
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted
  • Laminate
  • Concrete
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Front Loading Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding
  • Playground
  • Rain Gutters

Farming

  • Barn

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Essex Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 92
  • Assessor Parcel Number 04151502000580

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,045

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: Shed & pool table.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Expected On Market: 2024-09-26
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Remarks Public: Where does one even begin to describe all the impressive amenities of this entertainers paradise tucked away privately on one of the most impeccably well presented streets in all of glorious Essex? All of your living can be enjoyed on one level and enjoyment is the keyword here as you will agree once your private property tour begins. Starting with the exterior, you will be greeted by a covered front porch adjacent to a massive multi car concrete driveway leading to a gigantic detached two car garage. But not until you pass, a private covered patio overlooking the panoramic rear yard, including its ample detached storage shed with its own electric service. Now let’s get back to that garage that was finished in 2006! Two bays with electric openers and smooth as glass concrete floor with a cavernous space above which could be finished out into a party room, and In-law suite or a massive storage area for all of your treasured items. This building is nearly another house in itself and yes indeed, it is fully powered up with its own electric service. Once inside the home, you will marvel at its spacious family room, wood-burning fireplace and bright sunny space. The welcoming foyer leads through a spacious living room covered in wide plank laminated flooring straight back to the chefs style kitchen with access to the rear patio via a sliding door. Three large bedrooms and two full baths (with their own heat lamps) provide plenty of space for the entire family. Situated on a .34 acre lot when this home was completely gutted and rehabbed in 1995, many who had their hands in crafting this work were genuine locals who grew up right on this very street, painstakingly rendering this lovely spacious home with new plumbing, electric, drywall, insulation, enlarged kitchen, master bath, separate laundry, bench, seating with storage beneath, double pane Anderson windows, new mechanical equipment and more. There's also a recently installed exterior electrical connection for a backup generator if you wish to add down the road for added security. Feel free to peruse the owners documentation package located in the kitchen. And don’t miss out on a stop at Pizza John’s just walking distance from your porch. An Essex institution! Are you ready to live large??
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater, Range Hood
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Carpet, Hardwood, Laminated, Partially Carpeted, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Carpet, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Open, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Wine Storage, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Flat, Attic, Recessed Lighting
  • Window Features: Insulated, Replacement, Screens, Sliding, Vinyl Clad, Wood Frame
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Fireplace - Glass Doors, Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Six Panel, Sliding Glass
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space, Concrete Perimeter, Brick/Mortar, Permanent, Slab
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1738
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1738
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 253.11
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1738
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1631

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Barn, Garage(s), Shed
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Combination, Composition, Concrete, Copper Plumbing, Cpvc/Pvc, Frame, Glass, Masonry, Mixed, Mixed Plumbing
  • Exterior Features: Awning(s), Boat Storage, Exterior Lighting, Gutter System, Outbuilding(s), Play Area, Secure Storage, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Road Surface Type: Access - On Grade, Approved, Black Top, Paved
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle, Pitched, Hip
  • View: Street
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Concrete Driveway, Lighted Parking, Paved Driveway, Paved Parking, Private, Public, Secure Parking, Surface, Crushed Stone
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Covered Parking, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 6
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway, Off Street, On Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 4

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Programmable Thermostat
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Programmable Thermostat
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Security: Main Entrance Lock, Smoke Detector
  • 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: CALL SCHOOL BOARD
  • Middle School: CALL SCHOOL BOARD
  • High School: CALL SCHOOL BOARD
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 121140087473
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: CALL SCHOOL BOARD
  • High School: CALL SCHOOL BOARD
  • Middle Or Junior School: CALL SCHOOL BOARD

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Partially, Rear, Panel
  • Land Use Code: R
  • Lot Features: Level, Private, Rear Yard, Secluded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Dimensions: 1.00 x
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10000.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3045.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 04151502000580
  • Tax Lot: 92
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1738
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 12/13/2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 26, 2024
Closed on
Dec 12, 2024
Sold by
Welch Jane
Bought by
Pijanowski James M and Pijanowski Debra J
Seller's Agent
Jon Leary
Cummings & Co. Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Samuel Bruck
Northrop Realty
List Price
$460,000
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-7.61%
Views
70
Current Estimated Value
$397,805

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$27,195
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-10.27%
Original Mortgage
$340,000
Outstanding Balance
$337,706
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$60,099

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 1995
Sold by
Balliet Charles B
Bought by
Welch Glen L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
7.6%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $425,000 Lakeside Title
Deed $60,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $340,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $25,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $50,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/13/2024 12/13/24 Sold $425,000 -3.4% $245 / Sq Ft
11/18/2024 11/18/24 Pending -- -- --
11/17/2024 11/17/24 Price Changed $439,900 -4.4% $253 / Sq Ft
10/08/2024 10/08/24 For Sale $460,000 0.0% $265 / Sq Ft
09/28/2024 09/28/24 Off Market $460,000 -- --
09/26/2024 09/26/24 For Sale $460,000 -- $265 / 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 $4,063 $301,333 -- --
2024 $4,063 $276,267 $0 $0
2023 $1,876 $251,200 $50,500 $200,700
2022 $3,578 $247,233 $0 $0
2021 $3,067 $243,267 $0 $0
2020 $2,900 $239,300 $50,500 $188,800
2019 $2,725 $224,867 $0 $0
2018 $3,018 $210,433 $0 $0
2017 $2,719 $196,000 $0 $0
2016 $2,430 $195,400 $0 $0
2015 $2,430 $194,800 $0 $0
2014 $2,430 $194,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDBC2105582

Bright MLS

APN: 15-1502000580