NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5562 April Journey Columbia, MD 21044

Fairway Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $494,000 - $511,000

3 Beds
4 Baths
1,916 Sq Ft
$262/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 26, 2021

Last sale price $415,500 $217 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,364/month

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Fitness Center
  • Dual Staircase
  • Wilde Lake Middle Rated A-
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Colonial Architecture

About This Home

As of August 2021

Welcome to this fabulous, rare end-unit brick townhome that offers 3 beds and 4 baths (2 full and 2 half) with 1 car garage and driveway in the quiet Dorsey Search community! This beauty sits across a spacious 1,916 finished sq ft and has it all - style, location, and price! The entire main level has hardwood flooring, upgraded light fixtures, and tasteful features such as crown molding and chair railings on some parts of the home. The home begins with a bright living room with recessed lighting that opens up to the lovely dining room with stunning chandeliers and french doors leading to the rear deck. The eat-in kitchen has beautiful tile work, stainless steel appliances, charming tile backsplash, and solid wood cabinets. The breakfast area is perfectly situated facing glass panel windows that allow natural light to stream through, and gives a wonderful view of the lush backyard! Sumptuous family meals can be enjoyed in this fantastic spot! Also found on the main level is a convenient half bath. Move your way up to the second level showing off 3 charming bedrooms including the primary suite that has high ceilings and a comfortable ensuite bath with beautiful tile work and a glass door shower. The two other bedrooms share a full hallway bath. The fully carpeted walk-out basement has recessed lighting and custom-built shelves. There is a separate storage and laundry area with a full-size washer and dryer. Outside this home, you will enjoy a great view of the golf course, backyard, and trees from your expansive deck with stairs to the lawn below. This home gives you easy access to Columbia Association facilities, including indoor & outdoor pools, tennis courts, community center & miles of paved walking/running/biking paths. It is a convenient location equidistant to downtown DC, Baltimore & Annapolis, in close proximity to BWI, NASA, NSA, MARC rail & major transportation routes. It is also within walking distance to Columbia Mall. This community is absolutely commuter-friendly! Schedule an appointment today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Donna Higgs

(443) 240-1369 donna.higgs@longandfoster.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #665635 Listed on: 07/08/2021

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Sondra Mulheron

(301) 785-9536 smulheron@longandfoster.com Compass License #SP98369089

Compass

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,863

Year Built

  • Built in 1991

Lot Details

  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Landscaped
  • Front Yard

HOA Fees

  • $208 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 1 Driveway Space
  • Front Facing Garage
  • On-Street Parking
  • Parking Lot

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,916 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Dual Staircase
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Storage Room
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Play Equipment

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • 150 Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot U 24
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1415101415
  • $52 Front Foot Fee per year

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include all ground fee, sewer, trash, water, snow removal
  • Village Of Dorsey Search Subdivision

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Bike Trail

Additional Features

  • Community Center
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,863

Year Built

Built in 1991

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$208 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: End Of Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • Exclusions: furnishings/artwork
  • Inclusions: Built-in Microwave, Ceiling Fan(s), Clothes Dryer, Clothes Washer, Dishwasher, Existing Wall to Wall Carpet, Garbage Disposer, Ice Maker, Range, Refrigerator, Stove
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2021-07-08
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to this fabulous, rare end-unit brick townhome that offers 3 beds and 4 baths (2 full and 2 half) with 1 car garage and driveway in the quiet Dorsey Search community! This beauty sits across a spacious 1,916 finished sq ft and has it all - style, location, and price! The entire main level has hardwood flooring, upgraded light fixtures, and tasteful features such as crown molding and chair railings on some parts of the home. The home begins with a bright living room with recessed lighting that opens up to the lovely dining room with stunning chandeliers and french doors leading to the rear deck. The eat-in kitchen has beautiful tile work, stainless steel appliances, charming tile backsplash, and solid wood cabinets. The breakfast area is perfectly situated facing glass panel windows that allow natural light to stream through, and gives a wonderful view of the lush backyard! Sumptuous family meals can be enjoyed in this fantastic spot! Also found on the main level is a convenient half bath. Move your way up to the second level showing off 3 charming bedrooms including the primary suite that has high ceilings and a comfortable ensuite bath with beautiful tile work and a glass door shower. The two other bedrooms share a full hallway bath. The fully carpeted walk-out basement has recessed lighting and custom-built shelves. There is a separate storage and laundry area with a full-size washer and dryer. Outside this home, you will enjoy a great view of the golf course, backyard, and trees from your expansive deck with stairs to the lawn below. This home gives you easy access to Columbia Association facilities, including indoor & outdoor pools, tennis courts, community center & miles of paved walking/running/biking paths. It is a convenient location equidistant to downtown DC, Baltimore & Annapolis, in close proximity to BWI, NASA, NSA, MARC rail & major transportation routes. It is also within walking distance to Columbia Mall. This community is absolutely commuter-friendly! Schedule an appointment today!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Kitchen - Gourmet, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Double/Dual Staircase, Recessed Lighting, Stall Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Den, Laundry, Storage Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1916
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1916
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 218.68
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1916
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 5562

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • 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
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Play Equipment, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, Parking Lot, On Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 1

Utilities

  • Refuse: 325.00
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 150 Amps
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s), Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Security: Smoke Detector
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 207.52
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Bike Trail, Community Center, Fitness Center, Golf Course
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: All Ground Fee, Sewer, Trash, Water, Snow Removal
  • 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

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 190200.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 120000.00
  • Land Use Code: 010
  • Lot Features: Corner, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Landscaping
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: NT
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15412064
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4863.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1415101415
  • Tax Lot: U 24
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1916
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 08/26/2021

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
Jul 8, 2021
Closed on
Aug 26, 2021
Sold by
Forman Georgia L
Bought by
Sbarra Vincent
Seller's Agent
Donna Higgs
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Sondra Mulheron
Compass
List Price
$419,000
Sold Price
$415,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,500
-0.84%
Current Estimated Value
$501,113

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$85,613
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.64%
Original Mortgage
$392,350
Outstanding Balance
$356,476
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$144,637

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 16, 2012
Closed on
May 16, 2012
Sold by
Nei Global Relocation Company
Bought by
Forman Georgia L
Seller's Agent
Lisa Kirshenbaum
Monument Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Maribelle Dizon
Redfin Corp
List Price
$374,900
Sold Price
$350,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-6.64%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2012
Sold by
Rahll Thomas E
Bought by
Rahll Thomas E and Rahll Jessica Dawn

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 2009
Sold by
Fix Samuel G
Bought by
Wiedenheft Antar A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$335,775
Interest Rate
5.28%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 2009
Sold by
Fix Samuel G
Bought by
Wiedenheft Antar A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$335,775
Interest Rate
5.28%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2004
Sold by
Pollock Timothy G
Bought by
Fix Samuel G

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2002
Sold by
Steppie Michael
Bought by
Pollock Timothy G and Pollock Sarah

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 1999
Sold by
Steinheimer Robert Joseph
Bought by
Steppie Michael and Handley Amy
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
Sbarra Vincent $415,500 Assurance Title Llc
Forman Georgia L $350,000 Brennan Title Company Nation
Nei Global Relocation Company $365,000 Brennan Title Company Nation
Wiedenheft Antar -- Brennan Title Company Nation
Rahll Thomas E -- Chesapeake Title Company Llc
Wiedenheft Antar A $350,000 --
Wiedenheft Antar A $350,000 --
Fix Samuel G $310,000 --
Pollock Timothy G $244,900 --
Steppie Michael $167,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sbarra Vincent $392,350
Previous Owner Wiedenheft Antar A $335,775
Previous Owner Wiedenheft Antar A $335,775
Closed Steppie Michael --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/26/2021 08/26/21 Sold $415,500 -0.8% $217 / Sq Ft
07/27/2021 07/27/21 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2021 07/08/21 For Sale $419,000 +19.7% $219 / Sq Ft
05/16/2012 05/16/12 Sold $350,000 -6.6% $183 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/23/2012 03/23/12 Pending -- -- --
03/16/2012 03/16/12 For Sale $374,900 -- $196 / 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 $5,994 $430,867 $0 $0
2024 $5,994 $415,600 $170,000 $245,600
2023 $5,650 $380,467 $0 $0
2022 $5,328 $345,333 $0 $0
2021 $4,823 $310,200 $120,000 $190,200
2020 $4,848 $310,133 $0 $0
2019 $4,471 $310,067 $0 $0
2018 $4,560 $310,000 $122,600 $187,400
2017 $4,560 $310,000 $0 $0
2016 $1,099 $310,000 $0 $0
2015 $1,099 $326,600 $0 $0
2014 $1,072 $317,767 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Donna Higgs

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Donna Higgs

    Long & Foster

    (443) 240-1369

    1 in this area

    51 Total Sales

    Donna Higgs
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  • Sondra Mulheron

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Sondra Mulheron

    Compass

    (301) 785-9536

    1 in this area

    53 Total Sales

    Sondra Mulheron
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  • Lisa Kirshenbaum

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Lisa Kirshenbaum

    Monument Sotheby's International Realty

    (443) 506-6514

    1 in this area

    33 Total Sales

    Lisa Kirshenbaum
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDHW2001010

Bright MLS

APN: 15-101415

Maryland Howard County Columbia 21044 Fairway Hills

5562 April Journey, Columbia, MD

This home is located at 5562 April Journey, Columbia, MD 21044 since 08 July 2021 and is currently estimated at $501,113, approximately $261 per square foot. This property was built in 1991. 5562 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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