NOT LISTED FOR SALE

538 Park Ave Towson, MD 21204

Estimated Value: $927,753 - $1,061,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,224 Sq Ft
$306/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 19, 2024

Last sale price $923,500 $286 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,831/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Dual Staircase
  • Wood Flooring
  • West Towson Elementary School Rated A-
  • Colonial Architecture
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of April 2024

AN OFFER DEADLINE HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED. SELLER REQUESTS ANY OFFERS BE SUBMITTED BY 3PM ON SUNDAY, APRIL7th. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to live on one of West Towson’s most popular streets! Offering over 3,200 square feet of modern and beautiful living space on 3 finished levels, this home is brimming with natural light. FULL HOME RENOVATION IN 2015 MEANS ALL NEWER SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT. Clean, fresh and open floor plan with so many storage options including oversized closets on each level and an unfinished lower level which is ideal for additional storage. The backyard is level & fully fenced and has 2 storage sheds. This is the perfect time of year to enjoy refreshments on the covered front porch or an outdoor meal on the back patio.
The main level has 9’ ceilings and bamboo flooring. Spacious and bright, this level offers an oversized gourmet kitchen with 2 sinks, all stainless steel appliances with a 5 burner gas cooktop and loads of cabinetry and pantry space. Large casual dining area is adjacent to the kitchen and a large yet cozy family room offers great space for downtime. A gas fireplace is flanked by 2 sets of French doors leading to the back patio. There is a front and back set of steps leading to the 2nd level. The spacious primary suite has a vaulted ceiling, walk-in closet and en-suite bath with a double vanity, separate soaking tub & shower with dual shower heads. There are 3 additional bedrooms, a hall bath and an easily accessible laundry room on this level. The 3rd level offers a private suite complete with a bedroom, dressing area, desk nook and full bath.
Easy walkability from this convenient location including the dinosaur park & fields at the end of the block, shops and restaurants in DT Towson, the school bus stop & the neighborhood YMCA.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Meg Weetenkamp

(410) 274-0004 meg@bmorere.com Cummings & Co. Realtors Listed on: 04/04/2024

Cummings & Co. Realtors

Co-Listed By

Mary Beth Swidersky

(410) 804-7344 marybeth@BmoreRE.com Cummings & Co. Realtors License #574732

Last Buyer's Agent

Avatar Harris

(410) 952-1545 avatar@monumentsothebysrealty.com Monument Sotheby's International Realty

Monument Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,494

Year Built

  • Built in 1923 | Remodeled in 2015

Lot Details

  • 7,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned DR 3.5

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Active Radon Mitigation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 4 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Dual Staircase
  • Chair Railings
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • French Doors
  • Insulated Doors
  • Six Panel Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Sitting Room
  • Dining Area
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Room
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Front Loading Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Connecting Stairway

Parking

  • 5 Parking Spaces
  • 5 Driveway Spaces
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • West Towson Elementary School
  • Dumbarton Middle School
  • Towson High Law & Public Policy

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • West Towson Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 04090912204220

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,494

Year Built

Built in 1923 | Remodeled in 2015

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Expected On Market: 2024-04-04
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Year Renovated: 2015
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Additional Stairway, Breakfast Area, Carpet, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Dining Area, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Window Features: Double Pane, Vinyl Clad, Screens
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Storm, French, Insulated, Six Panel
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, 9'+ Ceilings
  • Foundation Details: Active Radon Mitigation, Block
  • Levels Count: 4
  • Room List: Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Laundry, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Partial, Connecting Stairway
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 4496
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3224
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 278.85
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3224
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1272
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1272
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level 2 Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Street Lights
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, On Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 5

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C, Zoned
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: WEST TOWSON
  • High School: TOWSON HIGH LAW & PUBLIC POLICY
  • Middle Or Junior School: DUMBARTON

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Dimensions: 1.00 x
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7800.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Zoning: DR 3.5
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7494.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 04090912204220
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 4, 2024
Closed on
Apr 19, 2024
Sold by
Farrell Daniel James and Farrell Kathryn Jean
Bought by
Shaeffer Elizabeth Ann and Shaeffer Bartram Andrew
Seller's Agent
Meg Weetenkamp
Cummings & Co. Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Avatar Harris
Monument Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$923,500
Premium/Discount to List
$24,500
2.73%
Views
142
Current Estimated Value
$987,188

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$63,688
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.98%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 8, 2017
Closed on
Jul 20, 2017
Sold by
Pivec Grant and Pivec Joy
Bought by
Farrell Daniel James and Farrell Kathryn Jean
Seller's Agent
Kim Barton
Keller Williams Legacy
Buyer's Agent
Kim Barton
Keller Williams Legacy
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$654,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,000
-3.11%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.24%
Original Mortgage
$517,500
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 2015
Sold by
Cr Property Group Llc
Bought by
Pivec Joy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$374,585
Interest Rate
3.67%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2014
Sold by
Lemon Selma T
Bought by
Cr Property Group Llc
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Shaeffer Elizabeth Ann $923,500 Westcor Land Title
Shaeffer Elizabeth Ann $923,500 Westcor Land Title
Farrell Daniel James $654,000 Lakeside Title Co
Pivec Joy $759,995 Old Republic Title Ins Co
Cr Property Group Llc $350,000 Lakeside Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Farrell Daniel James $517,500
Previous Owner Pivec Joy $374,585
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/19/2024 04/19/24 Sold $923,500 +2.7% $286 / Sq Ft
04/07/2024 04/07/24 Pending -- -- --
04/04/2024 04/04/24 For Sale $899,000 +37.5% $279 / Sq Ft
07/20/2017 07/20/17 Sold $654,000 -3.1% $318 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/08/2017 07/08/17 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2017 07/08/17 For Sale $675,000 -- $328 / 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
2025 $8,640 $660,600 $129,000 $531,600
2024 $8,640 $639,467 $0 $0
2023 $3,543 $618,333 $0 $0
2022 $6,815 $597,200 $121,800 $475,400
2021 $6,158 $559,267 $0 $0
2020 $6,158 $521,333 $0 $0
2019 $5,707 $483,400 $121,800 $361,600
2018 $5,412 $412,700 $0 $0
2017 $4,026 $342,000 $0 $0
2016 $690 $271,300 $0 $0
2015 $690 $271,300 $0 $0
2014 $690 $271,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDBC2092226

Bright MLS

APN: 09-0912204220