$255,000
SOLD FEB 7, 2025

5500 Council St Halethorpe, MD 21227

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,024 Sq Ft
4,928 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$249 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic
  • No HOA
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Corner Lot
  • 2-minute walk to Gay Oaks Park

About This Home

As of February 2025

This home is move in ready but being sold "as-is". Home has lots of updates; roof less than 16 years old, gas furnace installed approx. 2019, windows 15 years old, water heater 2008, new storm doors, front and back doors. This is a great deal for an end of group townhouse in Arbutus. Walking distance to elementary school, middle school and park.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sally Fricke

RE/MAX Solutions Listed on: 12/16/2024

RE/MAX Solutions

Last Buyer's Agent

Chris Meldrom

Corner House Realty

Corner House Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,138

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 4,928 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Ground Rent of $90 per year

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Game Room
  • Galley Kitchen
  • Laundry Room
  • Attic
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 40
  • Assessor Parcel Number 04131319070780

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Arbutus Subdivision

Security

  • Storm Doors

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,138

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: End Of Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Ground Rent
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: This home is move in ready but being sold "as-is". Home has lots of updates; roof less than 16 years old, gas furnace installed approx. 2019, windows 15 years old, water heater 2008, new storm doors, front and back doors. This is a great deal for an end of group townhouse in Arbutus. Walking distance to elementary school, middle school and park.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Kitchen - Galley, Dining Area, Crown Moldings, Window Treatments, Floor Plan - Traditional
  • Window Features: Double Pane, Screens
  • Fireplace: No
  • Door Features: Storm
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Game Room, Laundry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Sq Ft: 1536
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1024
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 244.14
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1024
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 512
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 512
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 5500

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • 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

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District Key: 121140087473
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Rear
  • Land Use Code: R
  • Lot Features: Corner
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4928.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: R
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Amt: 90.00
  • Ground Rent Exists: Yes
  • Ground Rent Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2138.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 04131319070780
  • Tax Lot: 40
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1024
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 02/07/2025

Multi Family

  • Income Expense List: Annual Ground Rent

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 16, 2024
Closed on
Feb 7, 2025
Sold by
Appolin Shannon Leigh-Dumas
Bought by
Collins Keith Layton
Seller's Agent
Sally Fricke
RE/MAX Solutions
Buyer's Agent
Chris Meldrom
Corner House Realty
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
2%
Views
128
Current Estimated Value
$254,678

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$322
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.17%
Original Mortgage
$247,350
Outstanding Balance
$246,306
Interest Rate
6.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$6,902

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2007
Sold by
Schwartz Lawrence H
Bought by
Dumas Shannon L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$17,000
Interest Rate
6.43%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2007
Sold by
Schwartz Lawrence H
Bought by
Dumas Shannon L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$17,000
Interest Rate
6.43%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Assignment Deed $255,000 Community Title
Assignment Deed $255,000 Community Title
Deed $185,000 --
Deed $185,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $247,350 New Conventional
Closed $247,350 New Conventional
Previous Owner $139,144 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $17,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $148,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $148,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/07/2025 02/07/25 Sold $255,000 +2.0% $249 / Sq Ft
01/02/2025 01/02/25 Pending -- -- --
12/16/2024 12/16/24 For Sale $250,000 -- $244 / 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 $2,611 $187,600 -- --
2024 $2,611 $176,400 $56,200 $120,200
2023 $1,274 $172,033 $0 $0
2022 $2,458 $167,667 $0 $0
2021 $2,327 $163,300 $56,200 $107,100
2020 $2,327 $158,833 $0 $0
2019 $2,250 $154,367 $0 $0
2018 $2,222 $149,900 $56,200 $93,700
2017 $2,054 $145,600 $0 $0
2016 $2,263 $141,300 $0 $0
2015 $2,263 $137,000 $0 $0
2014 $2,263 $137,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sally Fricke

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Sally Fricke

    RE/MAX Solutions

    (443) 286-4468

    4 in this area

    93 Total Sales

    Sally Fricke
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Chris Meldrom

    Corner House Realty

    (410) 370-6327

    2 in this area

    37 Total Sales

    Chris Meldrom
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDBC2114884

Bright MLS

APN: 13-1319070780

Maryland Baltimore County Halethorpe 21227

5500 Council St, Halethorpe, MD

This home is located at 5500 Council St, Halethorpe, MD 21227 and is currently priced at $255,000, approximately $249 per square foot. This property was built in 1952. 5500 Council St is a home located in Baltimore County with nearby schools including Arbutus Elementary School, Arbutus Middle School, and Lansdowne High School.

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