NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5542 April Journey Columbia, MD 21044

Fairway Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $462,000 - $482,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,452 Sq Ft
$325/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 23, 2014

Last sale price $319,000 $220 Per Sq Ft

Est. 48% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,203/month

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Community Lake
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wilde Lake Middle Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Game Room

About This Home

As of May 2014

PRICE DROP! DON'T MISS THIS Gorgeous brick front, end unit townhouse, backing to trees & the golf course. Huge living room, separate dining room, crown molding and chair railing, and large eat-in kitchen opening onto the deck. MBR w/ separate bath, walk-in closet and vaulted ceiling. Enjoy your finished basement recreation room (man cave!) with wood-burning fireplace. Welcome Home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gretchen Conley

(443) 676-1625 gretchen@gretchenconley.com Cummings & Co. Realtors License #531999 Listed on: 08/05/2013

Cummings & Co. Realtors

Last Buyer's Agent

Shannon Miller-Lutz

(410) 312-0000 shannonmiller@kw.com Keller Williams Realty Centre

Keller Williams Realty Centre

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,938

Year Built

  • Built in 1991

Lot Details

  • 1 Common Wall
  • Property is in very good condition

HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Brick Front

Interior Spaces

  • 1,452 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Fireplace With Glass Doors
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Six Panel Doors
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Game Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Connecting Stairway
  • Sump Pump

Home Security

Parking

  • Parking Space Number Location: 16
  • 1 Assigned Parking Space

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Public Septic

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot U 16
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1415099348
  • $52 Front Foot Fee per year

Community Details

Overview

  • $150 Other Monthly Fees
  • Community Lake

Recreation

  • Golf Course Membership Available
  • Pool Membership Available
  • Jogging Path

Pet Policy

  • Pet Restriction

Security

  • Storm Doors

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,938

Year Built

Built in 1991

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$226 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: End Of Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Lower 2, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Table Space, Dining Area, Master Bath(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Window Treatments, Floor Plan - Open
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Fireplace Features: Fireplace - Glass Doors, Mantel(s)
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
  • Door Features: Six Panel, Storm
  • Entry Location: Townhouse
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Game Room, Utility Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Sump Pump, Heated, Improved, Partially Finished
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1452
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1452
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 219.70
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1452
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Combination, Brick, Brick Front, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Assigned Spaces Count: 1
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Assigned
  • Parking Space Number Assigned: 16

Utilities

  • Refuse: 225.00
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Heat Pump(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Septic, Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 915.39
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • Condo Co-Op Fee: 150.00
  • Condo Co-Op Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Jog/Walk Path, Golf Course Membership Available, Lake, Pool Mem Avail
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Management Type: Professional - Off-Site
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Rules: Restrictions
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Front Foot Fee Pymt Freq: Annually
  • Other Fees: 150.00
  • Other Fees Frequency: Monthly

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 150200.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 127700.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2013
  • Zoning: NT

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15411884
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3937.91
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1415099348
  • Tax Lot: U 16
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1452
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Close Date: 05/23/2014

Multi Family

  • Front Foot Fee: 52.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 5, 2013
Closed on
May 23, 2014
Sold by
Olsen Kenneth L and Olsen Kenneth L
Bought by
Fuentes Sebastian and Fuentes Laura
Seller's Agent
Gretchen Conley
Cummings & Co. Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Shannon Miller-Lutz
Keller Williams Realty Centre
List Price
$319,000
Sold Price
$319,000
Current Estimated Value
$471,332

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$152,332
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.49%
Original Mortgage
$255,200
Outstanding Balance
$194,492
Interest Rate
4.33%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Estimated Equity
$276,840

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2012
Closed on
Aug 28, 2012
Sold by
Sandell Thor T and Sandell Kerry A
Bought by
Olsen Kenneth L and Olsen Kenneth L
Seller's Agent
Janice Schaefer
Northrop Realty
Buyer's Agent
Gretchen Conley
Cummings & Co. Realtors
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$288,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$37,000
-11.38%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.09%
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 2008
Sold by
Hays Guerin
Bought by
Sandell Thor T and Sandell Kerry A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$346,290
Interest Rate
6.21%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 31, 2007
Sold by
Hays Guerin
Bought by
Sandell Thor T and Sandell Kerry A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$346,290
Interest Rate
6.21%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 2004
Sold by
Gobell Peter A
Bought by
Guerin Hays and Courtney Hays Courtney

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 2004
Sold by
Gobell Peter A
Bought by
Hays Guerin and Hays Courtney

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 1998
Sold by
Duffy John J
Bought by
Gobell Peter A and Gobell Sheri L
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Fuentes Sebastian $319,000 Pride Title & Escrow Llc
Olsen Kenneth L $288,000 Lakeview Title Company
Sandell Thor T $357,000 --
Sandell Thor T $357,000 --
Guerin Hays $329,900 --
Hays Guerin $329,900 --
Gobell Peter A $156,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Fuentes Sebastian $255,200
Closed Fuentes Sebastian $255,200
Previous Owner Olsen Kenneth L $175,000
Previous Owner Sandell Thor T $346,290
Previous Owner Sandell Thor T $346,290
Closed Gobell Peter A --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/23/2014 05/23/14 Sold $319,000 0.0% $220 / Sq Ft
03/29/2014 03/29/14 Pending -- -- --
02/21/2014 02/21/14 For Sale $319,000 0.0% $220 / Sq Ft
01/26/2014 01/26/14 Off Market $319,000 -- --
10/25/2013 10/25/13 Price Changed $319,000 -3.3% $220 / Sq Ft
08/05/2013 08/05/13 For Sale $330,000 +14.6% $227 / Sq Ft
08/28/2012 08/28/12 Sold $288,000 -3.7% $145 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/26/2012 07/26/12 Pending -- -- --
07/18/2012 07/18/12 Price Changed $299,000 -2.0% $151 / Sq Ft
06/07/2012 06/07/12 Price Changed $305,000 -3.2% $154 / Sq Ft
05/30/2012 05/30/12 Price Changed $315,000 -3.1% $159 / Sq Ft
05/15/2012 05/15/12 For Sale $325,000 -- $164 / 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 $5,737 $391,667 $0 $0
2024 $5,737 $367,500 $170,000 $197,500
2023 $5,451 $351,100 $0 $0
2022 $3,769 $334,700 $0 $0
2021 $4,880 $318,300 $120,000 $198,300
2020 $4,847 $310,067 $0 $0
2019 $4,352 $301,833 $0 $0
2018 $4,334 $293,600 $127,700 $165,900
2017 $4,190 $293,600 $0 $0
2016 $945 $283,133 $0 $0
2015 $945 $277,900 $0 $0
2014 $930 $273,567 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Gretchen Conley

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Gretchen Conley

    Cummings & Co. Realtors

    (443) 676-1625

    2 in this area

    48 Total Sales

    Gretchen Conley
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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Shannon Miller-Lutz

    Keller Williams Realty Centre

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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Janice Schaefer

    Creig Northrop Team of Long & Foster

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1000843359

Bright MLS

APN: 15-099348

Maryland Howard County Columbia 21044 Fairway Hills

5542 April Journey, Columbia, MD

This home is located at 5542 April Journey, Columbia, MD 21044 since 05 August 2013 and is currently estimated at $471,332, approximately $324 per square foot. This property was built in 1991. 5542 April Journey is a home located in Howard County with nearby schools including Running Brook Elementary School, Wilde Lake Middle, and Wilde Lake High.

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