NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5249 Open Window Columbia, MD 21044

Harper's Choice Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $600,000 - $667,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,146 Sq Ft
$293/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 19, 2015

Last sale price $419,900 $196 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,056/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Den
  • Longfellow Elementary School Rated A-
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of June 2015

This immaculate 5 bedroom, 3 full bath home is situated on a pristine, serene lot backing to trees. Enjoy morning coffee on the screened in porch or grilling in the summer on the large deck. The interior has hardwood floors throughout (including in all of the large bedrooms), stainless steel appliances, updated bathrooms and solar panels (big savings)! Visit 5249OpenWindow.info for more details!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Peter Boscas

Red Cedar Real Estate, LLC License #616562 Listed on: 04/10/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Karen Schwartzbart

Coldwell Banker Realty

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,683

Year Built

  • Built in 1969

Lot Details

  • 8,625 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned NT

HOA Fees

  • $77 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Views of Woods
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Rear Basement Entry
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Schools

  • Longfellow Elementary School
  • Harper's Choice Middle School
  • Wilde Lake High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Cpra Community
  • Longfellow Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1415012609

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,683

Year Built

Built in 1969

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$77 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: Parking Included In ListPrice,Parking Included In SalePrice
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Remarks Public: This immaculate 5 bedroom, 3 full bath home is situated on a pristine, serene lot backing to trees. Enjoy morning coffee on the screened in porch or grilling in the summer on the large deck. The interior has hardwood floors throughout (including in all of the large bedrooms), stainless steel appliances, updated bathrooms and solar panels (big savings)! Visit 5249OpenWindow.info for more details!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Island, Dining Area
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Basement, Foyer, Bedroom 6
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Improved, Partially Finished
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 5249

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Refuse: 225.00
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 924.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
  • Elementary School: LONGFELLOW
  • Middle School: HARPER'S CHOICE
  • High School: WILDE LAKE
  • School District Key: 121139568958
  • Elementary School: LONGFELLOW
  • High School: WILDE LAKE
  • Middle Or Junior School: HARPER'S CHOICE

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.20
  • Lot Size Area: 8625
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8625.00
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Year Assessed: 2015
  • Zoning: NT

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4683.25
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1415012609
  • Tax Lot: 5
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2146
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Close Date: 06/19/2015

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 10, 2015
Closed on
Jun 19, 2015
Sold by
Desilva Alan W
Bought by
Combs Traci K
Seller's Agent
Peter Boscas
Red Cedar Real Estate, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Karen Schwartzbart
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$419,900
Sold Price
$419,900
Total Days on Market
6
Current Estimated Value
$629,772

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$209,872
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.13%
Original Mortgage
$398,905
Outstanding Balance
$315,044
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$314,728

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 2005
Sold by
Desilva Alan W and Desilva Wf
Bought by
Desilva Alan W and Desilva Mochiko Y Trustees

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2005
Sold by
Desilva Alan W
Bought by
Desilva Alan W and Desilva Mochiko Y Trustees

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2005
Sold by
Desilva Alan W
Bought by
Desilva Alan W and Desilva Mochiko Y Trustees
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
Combs Traci K $419,900 Title Resources Guarantee Co
Desilva Alan W -- --
Desilva Alan W -- --
Desilva Alan W -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Arrington Traci K $119,000
Open Combs Traci K $398,905
Previous Owner Desilva Alan W $135,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/19/2015 06/19/15 Sold $419,900 0.0% $196 / Sq Ft
04/16/2015 04/16/15 Pending -- -- --
04/10/2015 04/10/15 For Sale $419,900 -- $196 / 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 $7,644 $496,800 $206,300 $290,500
2023 $7,114 $466,567 $0 $0
2022 $6,640 $436,333 $0 $0
2021 $6,146 $406,100 $153,600 $252,500
2020 $6,146 $402,000 $0 $0
2019 $6,087 $397,900 $0 $0
2018 $5,712 $393,800 $145,000 $248,800
2017 $5,579 $393,800 $0 $0
2016 $947 $377,400 $0 $0
2015 $947 $369,200 $0 $0
2014 $924 $362,733 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Peter Boscas

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Peter Boscas

    Red Cedar Real Estate, LLC

    (410) 952-5726

    2 in this area

    217 Total Sales

    Peter Boscas
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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Karen Schwartzbart

    Coldwell Banker (NRT-Southeast-MidAtlantic)

    (410) 419-7253

    4 Total Sales

    Karen Schwartzbart
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1000848241

Bright MLS

APN: 15-012609

Maryland Howard County Columbia 21044 Harper's Choice

5249 Open Window, Columbia, MD

This home is located at 5249 Open Window, Columbia, MD 21044 since 10 April 2015 and is currently estimated at $629,772, approximately $293 per square foot. This property was built in 1969. 5249 Open Window is a home located in Howard County with nearby schools including Longfellow Elementary School, Harpers Choice Middle School, and Wilde Lake High.

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