$305,000
SOLD MAY 30, 2025

5742 1st Ave Arbutus, MD 21227

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,112 Sq Ft
0.52 Acres

Recently Sold

$144 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.52 Acre Lot
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Rambler Architecture
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of May 2025

Fantastic rehab opportunity in REDHOT Halethorpe. Single family rancher overflowing with potential and possibilities. Situated on just over 1/2 an acre, this is a rare find in the county. 4 generous sized bedrooms on the main floor with a spacious living room, Separate dining area off the kitchen, and a full bath. The primary bedroom has a half bath with the potential of making it a full bath. The lower level has an open family room with a fireplace, rear bedroom/bonus room with a full bath, laundry area and utility room. There is a large deck off the rear of the house and open space in the back yard. The block is a dead end which limits the amount of traffic. This home needs work and will not qualify for standard financing at all. Cash, Private or renovation financing only.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Deric Beckett

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty License #531319 Listed on: 03/31/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Leslie Thomas-Vitek

Cummings & Co. Realtors License #533033

Cummings & Co. Realtors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,904

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 0.52 Acre Lot

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Fixer Upper
  • Block Foundation
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Partially Finished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • West Halethorpe Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 35
  • Assessor Parcel Number 04131312590510

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,904

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: Yes
  • Remarks Public: Fantastic rehab opportunity in REDHOT Halethorpe. Single family rancher overflowing with potential and possibilities. Situated on just over 1/2 an acre, this is a rare find in the county. 4 generous sized bedrooms on the main floor with a spacious living room, Separate dining area off the kitchen, and a full bath. The primary bedroom has a half bath with the potential of making it a full bath. The lower level has an open family room with a fireplace, rear bedroom/bonus room with a full bath, laundry area and utility room. There is a large deck off the rear of the house and open space in the back yard. The block is a dead end which limits the amount of traffic. This home needs work and will not qualify for standard financing at all. Cash, Private or renovation financing only.
  • Special Features: RealEstateOwned
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished
  • Total Sq Ft: 2496
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2112
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 236.30
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1248
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 864
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 384
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1248
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 5742

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District Key: 121140087473
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Land Use Code: R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.52
  • Lot Dimensions: 1.00 x
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 22538.00
  • Property Condition: Major Rehab Needed
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2904.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 04131312590510
  • Tax Lot: 35
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2112
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 05/30/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 2025
Sold by
Williamson David
Bought by
Vrmtg Asset Trust and Us Bank National Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 2002
Sold by
Lozzi Casper R
Bought by
Lozzi Phyllis and Hutchinson Joanne P
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Trustee Deed $261,000 None Listed On Document
Trustee Deed $261,000 None Listed On Document
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $231,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $33,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $240,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $49,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $179,580 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Sold $305,000 +3.4% $144 / Sq Ft
05/02/2025 05/02/25 Pending -- -- --
03/31/2025 03/31/25 For Sale $294,900 -- $140 / 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 $3,361 $254,900 -- --
2024 $3,361 $239,600 $77,600 $162,000
2023 $3,497 $233,467 $0 $0
2022 $2,560 $227,333 $0 $0
2021 $3,068 $221,200 $66,300 $154,900
2020 $2,638 $217,633 $0 $0
2019 $2,594 $214,067 $0 $0
2018 $3,268 $210,500 $66,300 $144,200
2017 $3,052 $204,533 $0 $0
2016 $2,707 $198,567 $0 $0
2015 $2,707 $192,600 $0 $0
2014 $2,707 $192,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDBC2122864

Bright MLS

APN: 13-1312590510