NOT LISTED FOR SALE

38983 van Ward Rd Abell, MD 20606

Estimated Value: $704,000 - $778,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,710 Sq Ft
$428/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 6, 2015

Last sale price $425,000 $249 Per Sq Ft

Est. 60% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,142 / mo

106 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 85 Feet of Waterfront
  • Pier
  • Fishing Allowed
  • 1 Dock Slip
  • Private Beach
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of August 2015

RECENTLY RENOVATED, CHARMING COTTAGE ON ST CLEMENTS SOUND, Updated Kitchen, large family rm w/ fantastic views, 2 bedrms w/full bath on main floor. Second floor features 2 more bedrms, w/full bath, and a sitting room opening onto a deck to capture more views of the sound. Property includes private pier and sandy beach. Freshly painted move in ready. Very Close to historical Colton's Point Museum.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ruth Mudd

(443) 295-6123 mdavis@davispalumbo.com RE/MAX One Listed on: 04/08/2015

RE/MAX One

Last Buyer's Agent

Linda Bennett

(443) 295-6123 mdavis@davispalumbo.com RE/MAX One License #325832

RE/MAX One

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,426

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 10,890 Sq Ft Lot
  • 85 Feet of Waterfront
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Private Beach
  • Sandy Beach
  • Property is zoned RPD

Parking

  • Free Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Asbestos Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Screen For Fireplace
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Great Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Living
  • Sitting Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Water Views
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Level Entry For Accessibility

Outdoor Features

  • Pier
  • Canoe or Kayak Water Access
  • River Nearby
  • 1 Dock Slip
  • Physical Dock Slip Conveys
  • 1 Powered Boats Permitted
  • 1 Non-Powered Boats Permitted
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heat Pump System
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property is used as a vacation rental
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1907019912

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Seventh District HOA

Recreation

  • Fishing Allowed

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,426

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0.25 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Accessibility Features: Level Entry - Main
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Special Assessment Payment: Annually
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Washer, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Combination Kitchen/Living, Wood Floors, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Open
  • Fireplace Features: Screen, Mantel(s)
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Great Room, Screened Porch
  • Basement: No
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures List: Storage Barn/Shed
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Dock Type: Pier (Perpendicular)
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Private Beach
  • Roof: Asbestos Shingle
  • View: Water
  • Water Access Features: Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: ST CLEMENTS BAY
  • Water Body Type: River
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 85

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Free

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Exists
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Name: SEVENTH DISTRICT
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 96200.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 229500.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Size Area: 10890
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10890.00
  • Zoning: RPD

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: Yes

Multi Family

  • Dock Slip Conveyance: Physical Dock/Slip Conveys
  • Waterfront Features: Private Dock Site, Sandy Beach

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15015299
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3426.36
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1907019912
  • Tax Year: 2014

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: ST. MARY'S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2015
Closed on
Aug 7, 2015
Sold by
Reynolds Glenn T and Pekkenen Sarah E
Bought by
Cogswell Patrick N and Cogswell Tammie A Mcmurdo
Seller's Agent
Ruth Mudd
RE/MAX One
Buyer's Agent
Linda Bennett
RE/MAX One
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-5.56%
Current Estimated Value
$681,850

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$256,850
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.20%
Original Mortgage
$332,000
Outstanding Balance
$197,919
Interest Rate
4.07%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$533,361

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2008
Sold by
Mccullough Thomas A
Bought by
Pekkanen Reynolds Glenn T and Pekkanen Sarah E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$345,824
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 2008
Sold by
Mccullough Thomas A
Bought by
Pekkanen Reynolds Glenn T and Pekkanen Sarah E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$345,824
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2006
Sold by
Mcmahon Mary Ellen
Bought by
Mccullough Thomas A and Mccullough Marguerite M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$348,000
Interest Rate
7.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2006
Sold by
Mcmahon Mary Ellen
Bought by
Mccullough Thomas A and Mccullough Marguerite M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$348,000
Interest Rate
7.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Cogswell Patrick N $415,000 Attorney
Pekkanen Reynolds Glenn T $432,280 --
Pekkanen Reynolds Glenn T $432,280 --
Mccullough Thomas A $435,000 --
Mccullough Thomas A $435,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cogswell Patrick N $332,000
Previous Owner Pekkanen Reynolds Glenn T $345,824
Previous Owner Pekkanen Reynolds Glenn T $345,824
Previous Owner Mccullough Thomas A $348,000
Previous Owner Mccullough Thomas A $348,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/06/2015 08/06/15 Sold $425,000 -5.6% $249 / Sq Ft
07/23/2015 07/23/15 Pending -- -- --
07/16/2015 07/16/15 For Sale $450,000 0.0% $263 / Sq Ft
06/11/2015 06/11/15 Pending -- -- --
04/08/2015 04/08/15 For Sale $450,000 -- $263 / 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
2025 $6,026 $547,867 $0 $0
2024 $5,399 $489,500 $239,200 $250,300
2023 $5,163 $467,567 $0 $0
2022 $4,926 $445,633 $0 $0
2021 $4,689 $423,700 $236,700 $187,000
2020 $4,640 $419,267 $0 $0
2019 $4,512 $414,833 $0 $0
2018 $4,463 $410,400 $236,700 $173,700
2017 $4,444 $410,400 $0 $0
2016 -- $410,400 $0 $0
2015 $3,754 $325,700 $0 $0
2014 $3,754 $325,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ruth Mudd

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Ruth Mudd

    RE/MAX

    (301) 848-6063

    61 Total Sales

    Ruth Mudd
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  • Linda Bennett

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Linda Bennett

    RE/MAX

    (240) 375-3607

    5 Total Sales

    Linda Bennett
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002575074

Bright MLS

APN: 07-019912

Maryland St Marys County Abell 20606

38983 van Ward Rd, Abell, MD

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