$233,000
SOLD JUN 11, 2024

243 Porters Bridge Rd Colora, MD 21917

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,496 Sq Ft
0.85 Acres

Recently Sold

$93 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Scenic Views
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Attic
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of June 2024

Welcome to this charming farmhouse-style home nestled on a generous 0.85-acre lot, offering ample space for tranquility and expansion. Crafted with enduring brick, this residence exudes timeless appeal, featuring a welcoming front porch that beckons you to unwind and savor the peaceful surroundings.
Though in need of some tender loving care, this home is a blank canvas awaiting your personal touch. With its desirable acreage, farmhouse allure, and untapped potential of the attic and basement, this house invites you to envision the possibilities and make it your own. Some photos have been Virtually Renovated to provide a visualization of the property potential.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lynne Ferrante

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Bill Standiford

EXIT Preferred Realty, LLC

EXIT Preferred Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,553

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 0.85 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Property is zoned RR

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,496 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2.5 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Scenic Vista Views
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Connecting Stairway
  • Laundry Room
  • Attic

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • 90% Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Propane
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Colora Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0806019196

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,553

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse/National Folk, Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: Yes
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to this charming farmhouse-style home nestled on a generous 0.85-acre lot, offering ample space for tranquility and expansion. Crafted with enduring brick, this residence exudes timeless appeal, featuring a welcoming front porch that beckons you to unwind and savor the peaceful surroundings. Though in need of some tender loving care, this home is a blank canvas awaiting your personal touch. With its desirable acreage, farmhouse allure, and untapped potential of the attic and basement, this house invites you to envision the possibilities and make it your own. Some photos have been Virtually Renovated to provide a visualization of the property potential.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Formal/Separate Dining Room, Floor Plan - Traditional, Wood Floors, Attic
  • Fireplace Features: Other
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels Count: 2.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Connecting Stairway
  • Total Sq Ft: 2496
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2496
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 96.11
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2496
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 243

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • View: Scenic Vista
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Refuse: 384.00
  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Oil, Propane - Leased
  • Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Utilities: Propane
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: CECIL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District Key: 121139799812
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.85
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 36895.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Zoning: RR
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2552.99
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0806019196
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2496
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Close Date: 06/11/2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CECIL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 21, 2024
Closed on
May 16, 2024
Sold by
Resid Cr Opportunities Trust and Wilmington Svg Fund Society F
Bought by
Douglas Travis and Schaeffer Catherine
Seller's Agent
Lynne Ferrante
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
Buyer's Agent
Bill Standiford
EXIT Preferred Realty, LLC
List Price
$239,900
Sold Price
$233,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,900
-2.88%
Total Days on Market
15
Views
96
Current Estimated Value
$277,783

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$44,783
Avg. Annual Appreciation
20.57%
Original Mortgage
$226,010
Outstanding Balance
$223,948
Interest Rate
7.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$53,835

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 2024
Sold by
Wilkins Jeremy B
Bought by
Residential Credit Corporation Oppurtunities and Wilkins

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 13, 2019
Closed on
Dec 27, 2019
Sold by
Grapes Matthew S and Grapes Cecilia M
Bought by
Wilson Reba R and Russell Harlan K
Seller's Agent
Julie King
RE/MAX Components
Buyer's Agent
Mary Ann Burris
Remax Vision
List Price
$227,050
Sold Price
$227,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50
-0.02%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.81%
Original Mortgage
$220,190
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 15, 2011
Closed on
Aug 29, 2013
Sold by
Glacci Flora Lee and The Estate Of Patricia Renzo
Bought by
Grapes Matthew S and Grapes Cecilla M
Seller's Agent
Aimee O'Neill
O'Neill Enterprises Realty
Buyer's Agent
Vinny Steo
RE/MAX Community Real Estate
List Price
$145,000
Sold Price
$150,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
3.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.76%
Original Mortgage
$147,283
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 1991
Sold by
Weaver Dean L and Weaver Vivian E
Bought by
Renzo Nelson E and Renzo Patricia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,000
Interest Rate
9.65%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 1986
Sold by
Montgomery Thomas S
Bought by
Weaver Dean L and Weaver Vivian E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$55,000
Interest Rate
9.92%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 1985
Sold by
Whaling Frederick and Whaling Olivia
Bought by
Montgomery Thomas S

Map

Range of Values:

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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
Special Warranty Deed $233,000 Liberty Title
Trustee Deed $280,744 None Listed On Document
Deed $227,000 Liberty Ttile Services Llc
Deed $150,000 Ap Title Group Llc
Deed $130,000 --
Deed $62,000 --
Deed $55,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $226,010 New Conventional
Previous Owner $220,190 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $6,810 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $20,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $150,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $147,283 FHA
Previous Owner $51,508 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $130,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $55,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/11/2024 06/11/24 Sold $233,000 -2.9% $93 / Sq Ft
04/05/2024 04/05/24 Pending -- -- --
03/21/2024 03/21/24 For Sale $239,900 +5.7% $96 / Sq Ft
12/27/2019 12/27/19 Sold $227,000 0.0% $91 / Sq Ft
11/26/2019 11/26/19 Pending -- -- --
11/13/2019 11/13/19 For Sale $227,050 +51.4% $91 / Sq Ft
08/30/2013 08/30/13 Sold $150,000 +3.4% $73 / Sq Ft
03/29/2013 03/29/13 Pending -- -- --
02/24/2013 02/24/13 For Sale $145,000 0.0% $70 / Sq Ft
02/21/2013 02/21/13 Pending -- -- --
02/04/2013 02/04/13 Price Changed $145,000 -2.7% $70 / Sq Ft
09/27/2012 09/27/12 For Sale $149,000 0.0% $72 / Sq Ft
08/10/2012 08/10/12 Pending -- -- --
03/22/2012 03/22/12 Price Changed $149,000 -11.8% $72 / Sq Ft
12/05/2011 12/05/11 Price Changed $169,000 -10.6% $82 / Sq Ft
11/15/2011 11/15/11 For Sale $189,000 -- $92 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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 $2,654 $237,067 $0 $0
2023 $1,853 $225,733 $0 $0
2022 $2,475 $214,400 $74,400 $140,000
2021 $2,425 $206,900 $0 $0
2020 $2,360 $199,400 $0 $0
2019 $2,213 $191,900 $68,800 $123,100
2018 $2,273 $191,833 $0 $0
2017 $2,175 $191,767 $0 $0
2016 $2,174 $191,700 $0 $0
2015 $2,174 $191,700 $0 $0
2014 $2,082 $191,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDCC2012286

Bright MLS

APN: 06-019196