NOT LISTED FOR SALE

278 W 5th St Frederick, MD 21701

Baker Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $504,000 - $610,000

5 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,221 Sq Ft
$254/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 24, 2018

Last sale price $445,000 $200 Per Sq Ft

Est. 27% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,502/month

149 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Federal Architecture
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • No HOA
  • Parkway Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to Schley Park

About This Home

As of May 2018

Now Available! Beautifully Restored Historic Duplex 1 Block to Hood College As/is Original Chestnut woodwork, wood flooring, new Weil McLean furnace,updated kitchen Jenn Air cook top Kitchen Aid dbl oven & dshwhr Lrg rms,pocket drs btw living rm & dining rm, 8+ ft high ceilings, big freshly painted front porch & dbl hung rear porches. Comfortable home close to downtown shopping & restaurants.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Leslie Kinkead

Real Estate Teams, LLC Listed on: 11/07/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Kenneth Grant

Pearson Smith Realty, LLC License #505834

Pearson Smith Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,223

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 1,898 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned R12

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Federal Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Built-In Features
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Sitting Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 1.5 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Connecting Stairway
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Basement with some natural light

Schools

  • Parkway Elementary School
  • West Frederick Middle School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1102059444

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,223

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architectural Style: Federal
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Remarks Public: Now Available! Beautifully Restored Historic Duplex 1 Block to Hood College As/is Original Chestnut woodwork, wood flooring, new Weil McLean furnace,updated kitchen Jenn Air cook top Kitchen Aid dbl oven & dshwhr Lrg rms,pocket drs btw living rm & dining rm, 8+ ft high ceilings, big freshly painted front porch & dbl hung rear porches. Comfortable home close to downtown shopping & restaurants.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Water Heater
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Built-Ins, Floor Plan - Traditional
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Basement, Foyer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Outside Entrance, Daylight, Partial, Unfinished
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 3005
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2221
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 220.58
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2221
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 784
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 784
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 278

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Refuse: 88.00
  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • 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

Schools

  • School District: FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: PARKWAY
  • Middle School: WEST FREDERICK
  • School District Key: 121139693024
  • Elementary School: PARKWAY
  • Middle Or Junior School: WEST FREDERICK

Green Features

  • Green Verification: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 139000.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 93000.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Size Area: 1898
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1898.00
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2017
  • Zoning: R12
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 11500875
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4223.17
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1102059444
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2060
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Close Date: 05/24/2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 7, 2017
Closed on
May 24, 2018
Sold by
Ruff William R
Bought by
Blair Thomas H and Blair Linda D Antonio
Seller's Agent
Leslie Kinkead
Real Estate Teams, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Kenneth Grant
Pearson Smith Realty, LLC
List Price
$489,900
Sold Price
$445,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,900
-9.17%
Total Days on Market
149
Current Estimated Value
$564,052

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$119,052
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.55%
Original Mortgage
$356,000
Outstanding Balance
$313,616
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$217,402

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 1998
Sold by
Hankey Isaac L and Hankey Catherine
Bought by
Ruff William R
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
Blair Thomas H $445,000 Certified Title Corp
Ruff William R $93,250 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Blair Thomas H $356,000
Previous Owner Ruff William R $100,000
Previous Owner Ruff William R $110,000
Closed Ruff William R --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/24/2018 05/24/18 Sold $445,000 -9.2% $200 / Sq Ft
04/29/2018 04/29/18 Pending -- -- --
02/09/2018 02/09/18 For Sale $489,900 +10.1% $221 / Sq Ft
02/08/2018 02/08/18 Off Market $445,000 -- --
11/30/2017 11/30/17 For Sale $489,900 +10.1% $221 / Sq Ft
11/07/2017 11/07/17 Off Market $445,000 -- --
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 $6,103 $328,200 $0 $0
2023 $5,390 $297,700 $0 $0
2022 $4,829 $267,200 $120,000 $147,200
2021 $4,513 $255,467 $0 $0
2020 $4,400 $243,733 $0 $0
2019 $4,190 $232,000 $93,000 $139,000
2018 $4,138 $232,000 $93,000 $139,000
2017 $4,060 $232,000 $0 $0
2016 $3,399 $242,900 $0 $0
2015 $3,399 $238,833 $0 $0
2014 $3,399 $234,767 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Leslie Kinkead

    Real Estate Teams, LLC

  • Kenneth Grant

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Kenneth Grant

    Pearson Smith Realty, LLC

    (301) 520-1840

    4 in this area

    269 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003300705

Bright MLS

APN: 02-059444

Maryland Frederick County Frederick 21701 Baker Park

278 W 5th St, Frederick, MD

This home is located at 278 W 5th St, Frederick, MD 21701 since 07 November 2017 and is currently estimated at $564,052, approximately $253 per square foot. This property was built in 1910. 278 W 5th St is a home located in Frederick County with nearby schools including Parkway Elementary School, West Frederick Middle School, and Frederick High School.

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