$535,000
SOLD JUL 23, 2021

240 Charleston Rd Berlin, MD 21811

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,174 Sq Ft
0.34 Acres

Recently Sold

$169 Per Sq Ft

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Marina
  • Private Beach Club
  • Wood Flooring
  • Showell Elementary School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Community Indoor Pool

About This Home

As of July 2021

Spacious custom built home in Whitetail Sanctuary featuring 4 (possibly 5 if add closet) bedrooms with 3.5 baths. The open floor plan offers an easy flow for entertaining or family living. Home is architectually well appointed with visual focal points to showcase your treasures and a fireplace in the family room for those chilly evenings. Home features: a large owners ensuite located on the first floor of home with laundry located conveniently nearby... a formal entry and dining room...oversized 2 car garage... easily accessible storage in the eaves from 4th bedroom... convenient first floor powder room...if working from home the first floor offers an office space tucked away from living area that may meet your needs...kitchen boasts ample storage and counter area for meal prep or buffet serving(island) with adjacent dining nook overlooking the deck and yard ...home features many upgrades and hardwood floors throughout most of 1st floor...pull down stairs offers additional storage area ...a second ensuite is located on second level of home

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Pam Brauns

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty - OP License #77405 Listed on: 05/14/2021

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty - OP

Last Buyer's Agent

Kelly Matthews

Whitehead Real Estate Exec. License #RS-0036909

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,353

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned R-3

HOA Fees

  • $83 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,174 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Window Treatments

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Double Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Location

  • Flood Risk

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Tax Lot 39
  • Assessor Parcel Number 03-137384

Community Details

Overview

  • $50 Other One-Time Fees
  • Ocean Pines Association, Phone Number (410) 641-7717
  • Ocean Pines Whitetail Sanctuary Subdivision

Recreation

  • Marina
  • Beach
  • Golf Course Membership Available
  • Private Beach Club
  • Tennis Courts
  • Baseball Field
  • Community Basketball Court
  • Community Playground
  • Community Indoor Pool
  • Pool Membership Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,353

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$83 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: garage refrigerator
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Inclusions: garage: freezer, telephone booth, and shop vac
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: Yes
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Spacious custom built home in Whitetail Sanctuary featuring 4 (possibly 5 if add closet) bedrooms with 3.5 baths. The open floor plan offers an easy flow for entertaining or family living. Home is architectually well appointed with visual focal points to showcase your treasures and a fireplace in the family room for those chilly evenings. Home features: a large owners ensuite located on the first floor of home with laundry located conveniently nearby... a formal entry and dining room...oversized 2 car garage... easily accessible storage in the eaves from 4th bedroom... convenient first floor powder room...if working from home the first floor offers an office space tucked away from living area that may meet your needs...kitchen boasts ample storage and counter area for meal prep or buffet serving(island) with adjacent dining nook overlooking the deck and yard ...home features many upgrades and hardwood floors throughout most of 1st floor...pull down stairs offers additional storage area ...a second ensuite is located on second level of home
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Washer, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer - Electric, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Refrigerator, Oven - Double
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Kitchen - Island, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors, Window Treatments, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 3174
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3174
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 168.56
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3174
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 240

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Inside Access, Garage - Front Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 996.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Beach, Basketball Courts, Baseball Field, Beach Club, Golf Course Membership Available, Marina/Marina Club, Pool - Indoor, Pool - Outdoor, Pool Mem Avail, Tennis Courts, Tot Lots/Playground
  • HOA Name: OCEAN PINES ASSOCIATION
  • HOA Phone: 410-641-7717
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Other Fees: 50.00
  • Other Fees Frequency: One Time

Schools

  • School District: WORCESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District Key: 121138066543
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 011
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.34
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 14940.00
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: R-3
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5389788
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3353.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 03-137384
  • Tax Lot: 39
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 3174
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 07/23/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WORCESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 14, 2021
Closed on
Jul 23, 2021
Sold by
Bissell Cheryl Ann and Bissell Thomas R
Bought by
Gelman Scott Edward and Gelman Emily Lynn
Seller's Agent
Pam Brauns
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty - OP
Buyer's Agent
Kelly Matthews
Whitehead Real Estate Exec.
List Price
$535,000
Sold Price
$535,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.46%
Original Mortgage
$481,446
Outstanding Balance
$439,112
Interest Rate
2.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$249,104

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2002
Sold by
Kowal Linda M and Kowal Michael
Bought by
Bissell Thomas R and Bissell Cheryll A

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 1999
Sold by
Sanctuary Of Ocean Pines
Bought by
Kowal Linda M and Kowal Michael
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $535,000 Brennan Title Company
Deed $79,900 --
Deed $49,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $481,446 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed -- No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/13/2025 06/13/25 For Sale $695,000 +29.9% $219 / Sq Ft
07/23/2021 07/23/21 Sold $535,000 0.0% $169 / Sq Ft
05/29/2021 05/29/21 Pending -- -- --
05/14/2021 05/14/21 For Sale $535,000 -- $169 / 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 $4,842 $537,267 $0 $0
2024 $4,842 $501,900 $54,500 $447,400
2023 $4,320 $451,400 $0 $0
2022 $3,880 $400,900 $0 $0
2021 $3,413 $350,400 $54,500 $295,900
2020 $3,399 $350,400 $54,500 $295,900
2019 $3,413 $350,400 $54,500 $295,900
2018 $3,521 $376,200 $92,500 $283,700
2017 $3,376 $364,033 $0 $0
2016 $3,316 $351,867 $0 $0
2015 $3,371 $339,700 $0 $0
2014 $3,371 $339,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDWO121896

Bright MLS

APN: 03-137384