NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3431 Linchester Rd Preston, MD 21655

Estimated Value: $313,000 - $456,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,228 Sq Ft
$166/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 09, 2021

Last sale price $210,000 $94 Per Sq Ft

Est. 76% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,328/month

316 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Patio
  • No HOA
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Non-Monitored Security

About This Home

As of March 2021

Nice rancher just outside of town limits but close to town amenities - shops, stores, restaurant. No town taxes! Large family room plus den. Great yard space and rear Patio. Large detached 24X40 Steel building with office. Short sale sold "as is". Septic just pumped, HVAC has been inspected. Buyer to pay at settlement $2500 to Ann Shaw of Shaw & Crowson to negotiate short sale. Fee only due upon settlement.

Last Listed By

Robert Baer

Whitney-Wallace Commercial Real Estate Services, LLC License #673291 Listed on: 09/17/2019

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,571

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 1.2 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • North Facing Home
  • Vinyl Fence
  • Property is zoned R1

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 2,228 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Central Vacuum
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Non-Monitored Security

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

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

Parking

  • 5 Open Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Accessible Home Design

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Community Sewer or Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 04-018036

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,571

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Refrigerator and Chest Freezer in Family Room
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: Alarm system, Appliances
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Nice rancher just outside of town limits but close to town amenities - shops, stores, restaurant. No town taxes! Large family room plus den. Great yard space and rear Patio. Large detached 24X40 Steel building with office. Short sale sold "as is". Septic just pumped, HVAC has been inspected. Buyer to pay at settlement $2500 to Ann Shaw of Shaw & Crowson to negotiate short sale. Fee only due upon settlement.
  • Special Features: 12
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Central Vacuum, Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Icemaker, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Tub Shower
  • Window Features: Double Pane
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room Count: 9
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2228
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2228
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 107.72
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2228
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 3431

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Garage(s)
  • Construction Materials: Stick Built
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 5
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Security: Non-Monitored
  • Sewer/Septic System: Community Septic Tank, Private Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Municipal Trash: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Loss Mitigation Fee?: No

Schools

  • School District: CAROLINE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District Key: 121139029245
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Vinyl
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 169100.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 60900.00
  • Land Use Code: 110
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.20
  • Lot Dimensions: x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 52272.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: R1
  • In City Limits: No

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4491394
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2571.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 04-018036
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2228
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 03/09/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CAROLINE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 17, 2019
Closed on
Mar 9, 2021
Sold by
Marine William R and Marine Allyson C
Bought by
Ross Jerry and Aikenhead Ross Roberta
Seller's Agent
Robert Baer
Whitney-Wallace Commercial Real Estate Services, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Ed Quidas
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$289,900
Sold Price
$210,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$79,900
-27.56%
Total Days on Market
316
Current Estimated Value
$370,151

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$160,151
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.13%
Original Mortgage
$222,222
Outstanding Balance
$203,324
Interest Rate
2.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$187,829

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 2003
Sold by
Gray Edwin I
Bought by
Marine William R Catherine

Range of Values:

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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
Ross Jerry $210,000 None Available
Marine William R Catherine $36,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ross Jerry $222,222
Previous Owner Marine William R $90,000
Previous Owner Marine William R $259,000
Previous Owner Marine Catherine Allyson $247,000
Previous Owner Marine William R $43,297
Closed Marine William R Catherine --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/09/2021 03/09/21 Sold $210,000 -12.5% $94 / Sq Ft
07/29/2020 07/29/20 Pending -- -- --
05/11/2020 05/11/20 Price Changed $239,995 -4.0% $108 / Sq Ft
01/28/2020 01/28/20 Price Changed $249,900 -13.2% $112 / Sq Ft
10/16/2019 10/16/19 Price Changed $287,900 -0.3% $129 / Sq Ft
09/30/2019 09/30/19 Price Changed $288,900 -0.3% $130 / Sq Ft
09/17/2019 09/17/19 For Sale $289,900 -- $130 / 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
2024 $3,294 $296,133 $0 $0
2023 $3,002 $269,400 $60,900 $208,500
2022 $2,858 $256,267 $0 $0
2021 $5,430 $243,133 $0 $0
2020 $2,572 $230,000 $60,900 $169,100
2019 $4,919 $224,700 $0 $0
2018 $2,431 $219,400 $0 $0
2017 $2,355 $214,100 $0 $0
2016 -- $210,167 $0 $0
2015 $2,209 $206,233 $0 $0
2014 $2,209 $202,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Robert Baer

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Robert Baer

    Whitney-Wallace Commercial Real Estate Services, LLC

    (410) 603-4089

    5 Total Sales

    Robert Baer
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  • Ed Quidas

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Ed Quidas

    Long & Foster

    (443) 786-0323

    21 Total Sales

    Ed Quidas
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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDCM123022

Bright MLS

APN: 04-018036

Maryland Caroline County Preston 21655

3431 Linchester Rd, Preston, MD

Homes for Sale in Preston, MD

This home is located at 3431 Linchester Rd, Preston, MD 21655 since 17 September 2019 and is currently estimated at $370,151, approximately $166 per square foot. This property was built in 2003. 3431 Linchester Rd is a home located in Caroline County with nearby schools including Preston Elementary School, Colonel Richardson Middle School, and Colonel Richardson High School.

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