NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5548 April Journey Columbia, MD 21044

Fairway Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $442,000 - $461,000

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,452 Sq Ft
$310/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 30, 2016

Last sale price $275,000 $189 Per Sq Ft

Est. 64% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,057/month

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Wilde Lake Middle Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Game Room

About This Home

As of December 2016

Pending release. UPGRADED HIGH EFFICIENCY WATER HEATER AND HVAC! No worries for years! Hwds, SS appliances, 2 reserved parking spaces. Carefree living, HOA does yard, snow and water is incl. Brick front TH w/ priv. deck to Fairway Hills golf course. 3 BRs., 3.5 BAs, fully fin. basement. Secluded neighborhood convenient to shopping, rest.. & commuter routes. Subject to third party approval.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nora Heinz

(443) 621-6285 nora@noraheinz.com Samson Properties License #530414 Listed on: 04/03/2015

Samson Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Wendy Slaughter

(410) 440-5914 wendy@thewendyslaughterteam.com VYBE Realty License #605856

VYBE Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,909

Year Built

  • Built in 1991

Lot Details

  • 0.76

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Assigned Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Front

Interior Spaces

  • 1,452 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Game Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Schools

  • Running Brook Elementary School
  • Wilde Lake Middle School
  • Wilde Lake High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Two or More Common Walls

Community Details

  • Association fees include water, snow removal, lawn maintenance
  • $68 Other Monthly Fees
  • Dorsey Search Community
  • Dorsey Search Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to covenants

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot U 19
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1415099372
  • $52 Front Foot Fee per year

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,909

Year Built

Built in 1991

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$223 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Remarks Public: Pending release. UPGRADED HIGH EFFICIENCY WATER HEATER AND HVAC! No worries for years! Hwds, SS appliances, 2 reserved parking spaces. Carefree living, HOA does yard, snow and water is incl. Brick front TH w/ priv. deck to Fairway Hills golf course. 3 BRs., 3.5 BAs, fully fin. basement. Secluded neighborhood convenient to shopping, rest.. & commuter routes. Subject to third party approval.
  • Special Assessment Payment: Annually
  • Special Features: 4108
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Primary Bath(s), Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Open
  • Fireplace: No
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Entry Location: Townhouse
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Game Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1452
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1452
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 199.66
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1452
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 5548

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick Front, Combination, Brick
  • Pool Private: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Assigned Spaces Count: 2
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Assigned

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 813.45
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • Condo Co-Op Fee: 155.00
  • Condo Co-Op Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Water, Snow Removal, Lawn Maintenance
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Rules: Covenants
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Front Foot Fee Pymt Freq: Annually
  • Other Fees: 813.45
  • Other Fees Frequency: Annually

Schools

  • School District: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
  • Elementary School: RUNNING BROOK
  • Middle School: WILDE LAKE
  • High School: WILDE LAKE
  • School District Key: 121139568958
  • Elementary School: RUNNING BROOK
  • High School: WILDE LAKE
  • Middle Or Junior School: WILDE LAKE

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 135100.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 127700.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Year Assessed: 2015
  • Zoning: NT

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15411888
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3908.65
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1415099372
  • Tax Lot: U 19
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1452
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Close Date: 12/30/2016

Multi Family

  • Front Foot Fee: 51.75

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 3, 2015
Closed on
Dec 30, 2016
Sold by
Stewart Margaret A and Stewart Ii Charles
Bought by
Sciamarelli David
Seller's Agent
Nora Heinz
Samson Properties
Buyer's Agent
Wendy Slaughter
VYBE Realty
List Price
$289,900
Sold Price
$275,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-5.14%
Current Estimated Value
$450,580

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$175,580
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.78%
Original Mortgage
$261,250
Outstanding Balance
$215,048
Interest Rate
4.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$235,532

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 1998
Sold by
Cameron Sharon A
Bought by
Stewart Charles C and Stewart Margaret A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 1991
Sold by
Nvr Lazerov Associates
Bought by
Penkusky Sharon Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,600
Interest Rate
9.5%
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
Sciamarelli David $275,000 United Title Services Llc
Stewart Charles C $156,000 --
Penkusky Sharon Ann $138,400 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sciamarelli David $261,250
Previous Owner Penkusky Sharon Ann $130,600
Closed Stewart Charles C --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/30/2016 12/30/16 Sold $275,000 0.0% $189 / Sq Ft
11/15/2016 11/15/16 Off Market $275,000 -- --
11/09/2016 11/09/16 Price Changed $289,900 0.0% $200 / Sq Ft
11/09/2016 11/09/16 For Sale $289,900 -1.7% $200 / Sq Ft
09/30/2016 09/30/16 Pending -- -- --
08/17/2016 08/17/16 Pending -- -- --
06/17/2016 06/17/16 Price Changed $294,900 0.0% $203 / Sq Ft
06/17/2016 06/17/16 For Sale $294,900 +9.2% $203 / Sq Ft
05/09/2016 05/09/16 Pending -- -- --
02/26/2016 02/26/16 Price Changed $270,000 -3.6% $186 / Sq Ft
01/29/2016 01/29/16 Price Changed $280,000 -3.4% $193 / Sq Ft
12/28/2015 12/28/15 Price Changed $290,000 -3.3% $200 / Sq Ft
12/01/2015 12/01/15 Price Changed $300,000 -1.6% $207 / Sq Ft
08/30/2015 08/30/15 Price Changed $305,000 -1.3% $210 / Sq Ft
08/16/2015 08/16/15 For Sale $309,000 +12.4% $213 / Sq Ft
07/30/2015 07/30/15 Off Market $275,000 -- --
06/29/2015 06/29/15 Price Changed $309,000 -1.9% $213 / Sq Ft
04/03/2015 04/03/15 For Sale $315,000 -- $217 / 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 $5,343 $364,133 $0 $0
2024 $5,343 $342,800 $170,000 $172,800
2023 $5,059 $326,333 $0 $0
2022 $3,489 $309,867 $0 $0
2021 $4,572 $293,400 $120,000 $173,400
2020 $4,589 $292,100 $0 $0
2019 $4,193 $290,800 $0 $0
2018 $4,278 $289,500 $127,700 $161,800
2017 $4,033 $289,500 $0 $0
2016 $834 $271,700 $0 $0
2015 $834 $262,800 $0 $0
2014 $813 $262,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Nora Heinz

    Samson Properties

    (443) 621-6285

    17 Total Sales

    Nora Heinz
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  • Wendy Slaughter

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Wendy Slaughter

    VYBE Realty

    (410) 440-5914

    4 in this area

    569 Total Sales

    Wendy Slaughter
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1000847605

Bright MLS

APN: 15-099372

Maryland Howard County Columbia 21044 Fairway Hills

5548 April Journey, Columbia, MD

This home is located at 5548 April Journey, Columbia, MD 21044 since 03 April 2015 and is currently estimated at $450,580, approximately $310 per square foot. This property was built in 1991. 5548 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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