NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5696 April Journey Columbia, MD 21044

Fairway Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $459,054 - $474,000

3 Beds
4 Baths
1,452 Sq Ft
$322/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 16, 2015

Last sale price $325,000 $224 Per Sq Ft

Est. 44% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,231/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Wilde Lake Middle Rated A-
  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of September 2015

NEW Roof, NEW carpet, HVAC replaced in 2010, NEW water heater, hardwoods refinished, freshly painted, upgraded kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and so much more! This lovely brick front home in Fairway Hills with golf course has beautiful views from the custom deck. Home is minutes from Columbia Mall, Centennial Lake, Whole Foods & major commute routes. Must see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Terri Westerlund

Le Reve Real Estate Listed on: 07/09/2015

Co-Listed By

Melissa Westerlund

Samson Properties License #634773

Last Buyer's Agent

Shirley Matlock

RE/MAX Advantage Realty License #317903

RE/MAX Advantage Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,895

Year Built

  • Built in 1993

Lot Details

  • Two or More Common Walls
  • Wooded Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Property is in very good condition

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Assigned Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace With Glass Doors
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Game Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot U 67
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1415104376
  • $47 Front Foot Fee per year

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance, lawn maintenance, reserve funds, snow removal, water
  • Vil Of Dorsey Search Community
  • Village Of Dorsey Search Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to covenants

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Jogging Path

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,895

Year Built

Built in 1993

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$229 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2015-07-10
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Remarks Public: NEW Roof, NEW carpet, HVAC replaced in 2010, NEW water heater, hardwoods refinished, freshly painted, upgraded kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and so much more! This lovely brick front home in Fairway Hills with golf course has beautiful views from the custom deck. Home is minutes from Columbia Mall, Centennial Lake, Whole Foods & major commute routes. Must see!
  • Special Assessment Payment: Annually
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Microwave, Washer, Water Dispenser
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room Off Kitchen, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Primary Bath(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Recessed Lighting, Floor Plan - Traditional
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Fireplace Features: Fireplace - Glass Doors, Mantel(s)
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Entry Location: Townhouse
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Sump Pump, Fully Finished, Heated, Improved
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 5696

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: 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: Ceiling Fan(s), 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: 891.48
  • 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 Amenities: Jog/Walk Path, Tot Lots/Playground
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Insurance, Lawn Maintenance, Reserve Funds, Snow Removal, Water
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Rules: Covenants
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Front Foot Fee Pymt Freq: 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: 139600.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 122600.00
  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees, Trees/Wooded
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2015
  • Zoning: NT

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15412315
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3895.35
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1415104376
  • Tax Lot: U 67
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1452
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Close Date: 09/16/2015

Multi Family

  • Front Foot Fee: 46.75

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 9, 2015
Closed on
Sep 16, 2015
Sold by
Bottcher Steven W
Bought by
Williams Kay M
Seller's Agent
Terri Westerlund
Le Reve Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Shirley Matlock
RE/MAX Advantage Realty
List Price
$319,800
Sold Price
$325,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,200
1.63%
Current Estimated Value
$467,764

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$142,764
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.79%
Original Mortgage
$331,987
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 2005
Sold by
Robinson Debra L
Bought by
Bottcher Steven W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$276,000
Interest Rate
5.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 2005
Sold by
Robinson Debra L
Bought by
Bottcher Steven W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$276,000
Interest Rate
5.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Williams Kay M $325,000 Sage Title Group Llc
Bottcher Steven W $345,000 --
Bottcher Steven W $345,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Williams Kay $331,290
Closed Williams Kay M $331,290
Closed Williams Kay M $331,987
Previous Owner Bottcher Steven W $53,000
Previous Owner Bottcher Steven W $276,000
Previous Owner Bottcher Steven W $276,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/16/2015 09/16/15 Sold $325,000 0.0% $224 / Sq Ft
08/07/2015 08/07/15 Price Changed $325,000 +1.6% $224 / Sq Ft
07/21/2015 07/21/15 Pending -- -- --
07/09/2015 07/09/15 For Sale $319,800 -- $220 / 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 $5,441 $370,800 $0 $0
2024 $5,441 $348,700 $170,000 $178,700
2023 $5,154 $332,233 $0 $0
2022 $3,556 $315,767 $0 $0
2021 $4,665 $299,300 $120,000 $179,300
2020 $4,642 $296,167 $0 $0
2019 $4,226 $293,033 $0 $0
2018 $4,278 $289,900 $122,600 $167,300
2017 $4,024 $289,900 $0 $0
2016 $891 $271,433 $0 $0
2015 $891 $262,200 $0 $0
2014 $891 $262,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Terri Westerlund

    Le Reve Real Estate

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  • Melissa Westerlund

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Melissa Westerlund

    Samson Properties

    (240) 372-7652

    3 in this area

    105 Total Sales

    Melissa Westerlund
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  • Shirley Matlock

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Shirley Matlock

    RE/MAX

    (410) 465-7777

    44 Total Sales

    Shirley Matlock
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1000854709

Bright MLS

APN: 15-104376

Maryland Howard County Columbia 21044 Fairway Hills

5696 April Journey, Columbia, MD

This home is located at 5696 April Journey, Columbia, MD 21044 since 09 July 2015 and is currently estimated at $467,764, approximately $322 per square foot. This property was built in 1993. 5696 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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