NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5559 Shepherdess Ct Columbia, MD 21045

Long Reach Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $635,000 - $737,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,176 Sq Ft
$219/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 02, 2021

Last sale price $590,000 $186 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,642/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Curved or Spiral Staircase
  • Deck
  • Phelps Luck Elementary School Rated A-
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Two Story Ceilings

About This Home

As of September 2021

Located on a private cul-de-sac, this home offers a ton of space and lots of custom touches. The two story foyer will wow you with the curved hardwood staircase. On one side you can enter into the formal dining room or you can enjoy the living room which opens to the family room. All three rooms have hardwood floors. The family room has built in shelves and a propane fireplace (as-is). The upgraded kitchen has granite counters and stainless steel appliances. From the 2 car garage, you can drop dirty clothes in the main level laundry room. A powder room completes the main level. The upper level has 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. All of the bedrooms and the hallway have hardwood floors. The fully finished lower level is great for entertaining with a second family room, wet bar, half bathroom and an office/gym/bonus room. Outside you will enjoy a deck overlooking a large fenced yard. Don't miss this great home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melissa Hamet

Cummings & Co. Realtors License #35055 Listed on: 07/16/2021

Cummings & Co. Realtors

Last Buyer's Agent

Barbara McCaffrey

Redfin Corp

Redfin Corp

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,358

Year Built

  • Built in 1976

Lot Details

  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned NT

HOA Fees

  • $121 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Wet Bar
  • Curved or Spiral Staircase
  • Built-In Features
  • Two Story Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Double Door Entry
  • French Doors
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Family Room on Second Floor
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Extra Refrigerator or Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 495
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1416115738

Community Details

Overview

  • Village Of Long Reach Subdivision

Amenities

  • Common Area

Recreation

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,358

Year Built

Built in 1976

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$121 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Lawn Mower
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2021-07-16
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Located on a private cul-de-sac, this home offers a ton of space and lots of custom touches. The two story foyer will wow you with the curved hardwood staircase. On one side you can enter into the formal dining room or you can enjoy the living room which opens to the family room. All three rooms have hardwood floors. The family room has built in shelves and a propane fireplace (as-is). The upgraded kitchen has granite counters and stainless steel appliances. From the 2 car garage, you can drop dirty clothes in the main level laundry room. A powder room completes the main level. The upper level has 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. All of the bedrooms and the hallway have hardwood floors. The fully finished lower level is great for entertaining with a second family room, wet bar, half bathroom and an office/gym/bonus room. Outside you will enjoy a deck overlooking a large fenced yard. Don't miss this great home!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Icemaker, Oven - Double, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Curved Staircase, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Double Pane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Double Entry, French
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 2 Story Ceilings, Dry Wall
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, 2nd Stry Fam Rm, Office
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Sq Ft: 3176
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3176
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 235.69
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2376
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 800
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 800
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 5559

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Refuse: 325.00
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 1448.06
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Common Grounds, Golf Course Membership Available, Jog/Walk Path, Pool Mem Avail
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Front Foot Fee Pymt Freq: Annually

Schools

  • School District: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
  • School District Key: 121139568958
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 010
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.36
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 15732.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: NT
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6358.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1416115738
  • Tax Lot: 495
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2376
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 09/02/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 16, 2021
Closed on
Sep 2, 2021
Sold by
Moore Alyssa M and Moore Michael B
Bought by
Joseph Justin and Joseph Lydia
Seller's Agent
Melissa Hamet
Cummings & Co. Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Barbara McCaffrey
Redfin Corp
List Price
$560,000
Sold Price
$590,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,000
5.36%
Total Days on Market
2
Current Estimated Value
$696,528

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$106,528
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.31%
Original Mortgage
$510,000
Outstanding Balance
$469,091
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$222,840

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 28, 2018
Closed on
Apr 6, 2018
Sold by
Moore Gregory and Moore Michaelle
Bought by
Moore Alyssa M and Moore Michael B
Seller's Agent
Eric Pakulla
Red Cedar Real Estate, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Hamet
Cummings & Co. Realtors
List Price
$485,000
Sold Price
$491,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
1.24%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.53%
Original Mortgage
$501,005
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 2012
Sold by
Ludwig Federick W and Carroll Margaret K
Bought by
Moore Gregory and Moore Michelle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$416,005
Interest Rate
3.44%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 1987
Sold by
Lowe Donald S and Lowe Wf
Bought by
Ludwig Frederick W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$147,000
Interest Rate
10.66%
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
Joseph Justin $590,000 Lakeside Title Company
Moore Alyssa M $491,000 Lakeside Title Co
Moore Gregory $437,900 None Available
Ludwig Frederick W $172,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Joseph Justin $510,000
Previous Owner Moore Michael B $493,354
Previous Owner Moore Alyssa M $501,005
Previous Owner Moore Gregory $388,700
Previous Owner Moore Gregory $30,000
Previous Owner Moore Gregory $416,005
Previous Owner Ludwig Frederick W $312,000
Previous Owner Ludwig Frederick W $100,000
Previous Owner Ludwig Frederick W $335,000
Previous Owner Ludwig Frederick W $147,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/02/2021 09/02/21 Sold $590,000 +5.4% $186 / Sq Ft
07/20/2021 07/20/21 For Sale $560,000 -5.1% $176 / Sq Ft
07/19/2021 07/19/21 Pending -- -- --
07/18/2021 07/18/21 Off Market $590,000 -- --
07/16/2021 07/16/21 For Sale $560,000 +14.1% $176 / Sq Ft
04/06/2018 04/06/18 Sold $491,000 +1.2% $152 / Sq Ft
03/05/2018 03/05/18 Pending -- -- --
02/28/2018 02/28/18 For Sale $485,000 +10.8% $150 / Sq Ft
11/30/2012 11/30/12 Sold $437,900 0.0% $136 / Sq Ft
10/28/2012 10/28/12 Pending -- -- --
10/25/2012 10/25/12 For Sale $437,900 0.0% $136 / Sq Ft
10/19/2012 10/19/12 Pending -- -- --
10/19/2012 10/19/12 Off Market $437,900 -- --
10/12/2012 10/12/12 For Sale $437,900 -- $136 / 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 $7,517 $521,633 $0 $0
2023 $6,969 $453,300 $197,300 $256,000
2022 $6,732 $439,600 $0 $0
2021 $6,436 $425,900 $0 $0
2020 $6,338 $412,200 $149,300 $262,900
2019 $5,944 $412,200 $149,300 $262,900
2018 $5,991 $412,200 $149,300 $262,900
2017 $6,147 $431,600 $0 $0
2016 $1,411 $423,533 $0 $0
2015 $1,411 $415,467 $0 $0
2014 $1,377 $407,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Melissa Hamet

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Melissa Hamet

    Cummings & Co. Realtors

    (443) 745-8577

    1 in this area

    118 Total Sales

    Melissa Hamet
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  • Barbara McCaffrey

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Barbara McCaffrey

    Redfin Corp

    (443) 926-6075

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  • Eric Pakulla

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Eric Pakulla

    Red Cedar Real Estate, LLC

    (410) 423-5203

    4 in this area

    301 Total Sales

    Eric Pakulla
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  • Joseph S Bird

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Joseph S Bird

    Red Cedar Real Estate, LLC

    (443) 538-3899

    1 in this area

    340 Total Sales

    Joseph S Bird
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  • Ellen McKinzie

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Ellen McKinzie

    Century 21 New Millennium

    (301) 437-7030

    26 Total Sales

    Ellen McKinzie
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDHW2001778

Bright MLS

APN: 16-115738

Maryland Howard County Columbia 21045 Long Reach

5559 Shepherdess Ct, Columbia, MD

This home is located at 5559 Shepherdess Ct, Columbia, MD 21045 since 16 July 2021 and is currently estimated at $696,528, approximately $219 per square foot. This property was built in 1976. 5559 Shepherdess Ct is a home located in Howard County with nearby schools including Phelps Luck Elementary School, Bonnie Branch Middle School, and Howard High School.

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