NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5943 Gales Ln Columbia, MD 21045

Oakland Mills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $600,000 - $683,957

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,732 Sq Ft
$240/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 17, 2015

Last sale price $406,000 $149 Per Sq Ft

Est. 62% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,359/month

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck
  • Stevens Forest Elementary School Rated A-
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of July 2015

NICE HOME LOCATED ON A CORNER LOT SURROUNDED BY TREES. THE OPEN FLOOR PLAN FEATURES ANDERSON CASEMENT WINDOWS, A PELLA SLIDING GLASS DOOR, HARDWOOD & LAMINATE FLOORING, SPACIOUS EAT-IN KITCHEN & A MAIN LEVEL DEN. MASTER SUITE INCLUDES VAULTED CEILINGS, WALK-IN CLOSET, & A FULL BATH W/ A SEPARATE SHOWER & JETTED TUB. NICE SIZED BEDROOMS & A FINISHED WALK-OUT LOWER LEVEL W/ NINE FOOT CEILINGS.

Last Listed By

Eric Pakulla

Red Cedar Real Estate, LLC License #510035 Listed on: 04/28/2015

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,683

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned R12

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Asbestos Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace With Glass Doors
  • Screen For Fireplace
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Casement Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Den
  • Game Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Views of Woods

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Connecting Stairway
  • Side Exterior Basement Entry

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Doors

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Schools

  • Stevens Forest Elementary School
  • Oakland Mills Middle School
  • Oakland Mills High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1406520987
  • $256 Front Foot Fee per year

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,683

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Parking Included In ListPrice
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Remarks Public: NICE HOME LOCATED ON A CORNER LOT SURROUNDED BY TREES. THE OPEN FLOOR PLAN FEATURES ANDERSON CASEMENT WINDOWS, A PELLA SLIDING GLASS DOOR, HARDWOOD & LAMINATE FLOORING, SPACIOUS EAT-IN KITCHEN & A MAIN LEVEL DEN. MASTER SUITE INCLUDES VAULTED CEILINGS, WALK-IN CLOSET, & A FULL BATH W/ A SEPARATE SHOWER & JETTED TUB. NICE SIZED BEDROOMS & A FINISHED WALK-OUT LOWER LEVEL W/ NINE FOOT CEILINGS.
  • Special Assessment Payment: Annually
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Icemaker, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Table Space, Combination Dining/Living, Kitchen - Eat-In, Breakfast Area, Primary Bath(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Whirlpool/Hottub, Recessed Lighting, Floor Plan - Open
  • Window Features: Double Pane, Screens, Casement
  • Fireplace Features: Mantel(s), Fireplace - Glass Doors, Screen
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Storm, Sliding Glass
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Vaulted Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Den, Breakfast Room, Laundry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Outside Entrance, Side Entrance, Fully Finished, Heated, Improved, Walkout Level, Full
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 2732
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2732
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 209.15
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2032
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 700
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 700
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 5943

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Asbestos Shingle
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street, Attached Garage

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
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Front Foot Fee Pymt Freq: Annually

Schools

  • School District: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
  • Elementary School: STEVENS FOREST
  • Middle School: OAKLAND MILLS
  • High School: OAKLAND MILLS
  • School District Key: 121139568958
  • Elementary School: STEVENS FOREST
  • High School: OAKLAND MILLS
  • Middle Or Junior School: OAKLAND MILLS

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 246500.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 141300.00
  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees, Corner, Trees/Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.30
  • Lot Size Area: 12937
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 12937.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2015
  • Zoning: R12

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15400417
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5682.79
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1406520987
  • Tax Lot: 4
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2032
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Close Date: 07/17/2015

Multi Family

  • Front Foot Fee: 255.94

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 28, 2015
Closed on
Jul 17, 2015
Sold by
Bean Gee Gee K and Bean Tamara R
Bought by
Jacobs Kurt Aaron and Jacobs Jacqueline Pounders Cire
Seller's Agent
Eric Pakulla
Red Cedar Real Estate, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Judy Gamble
Samson Properties
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$406,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-4.47%
Total Days on Market
28
Current Estimated Value
$655,989

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$249,989
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.99%
Original Mortgage
$324,800
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 16, 2013
Closed on
Apr 15, 2013
Sold by
Stanley Barbara V
Bought by
Bean Gee Gee K and Bean Tamara R
Seller's Agent
Creig Northrop
Northrop Realty
Buyer's Agent
Linda Knowles
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$420,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.18%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.50%
Original Mortgage
$420,000
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 16, 2013
Closed on
Mar 27, 2013
Sold by
Stanley Galen T and Stanley Barbara V
Bought by
Stanley Barbara
Seller's Agent
Creig Northrop
Northrop Realty
Buyer's Agent
Linda Knowles
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$420,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.18%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$420,000
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 1991
Sold by
Ugc Custom Inc
Bought by
Stanley Galen T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$166,500
Interest Rate
8.53%

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
Jacobs Kurt Aaron $406,000 Lakeforest Title & Escrow Co
Bean Gee Gee K $420,000 Title Resources Guaranty Co
Stanley Barbara -- None Available
Stanley Galen T $216,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Jacobs Kurt Aaron $70,000
Open Jacobs Kurt Aaron $347,200
Closed Jacobs Kurt Aaron $322,500
Closed Jacobs Kurt Aaron $324,800
Previous Owner Bean Gee Gee K $420,000
Previous Owner Stanley Barbara $420,000
Previous Owner Stanley Galen T $166,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/17/2015 07/17/15 Sold $406,000 -4.5% $149 / Sq Ft
05/26/2015 05/26/15 Pending -- -- --
04/28/2015 04/28/15 For Sale $425,000 +1.2% $156 / Sq Ft
04/15/2013 04/15/13 Sold $420,000 -1.2% $207 / Sq Ft
02/26/2013 02/26/13 Pending -- -- --
01/16/2013 01/16/13 For Sale $425,000 -- $209 / 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 $8,452 $536,500 $0 $0
2023 $7,579 $486,900 $0 $0
2022 $6,827 $437,300 $160,700 $276,600
2021 $6,693 $428,200 $0 $0
2020 $6,693 $419,100 $0 $0
2019 $6,562 $410,000 $141,300 $268,700
2018 $6,135 $402,600 $0 $0
2017 $6,013 $410,000 $0 $0
2016 -- $387,800 $0 $0
2015 -- $382,100 $0 $0
2014 -- $376,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Eric Pakulla

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Eric Pakulla

    Red Cedar Real Estate, LLC

    (410) 423-5203

    7 in this area

    309 Total Sales

    Eric Pakulla
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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Judy Gamble

    Samson Properties

    (703) 963-0141

    14 Total Sales

    Judy Gamble
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  • Creig Northrop

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Creig Northrop

    Creig Northrop Team of Long & Foster

    (410) 884-8354

    3 in this area

    551 Total Sales

    Creig Northrop
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  • Sally Yasenka

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2013

    Sally Yasenka

    Creig Northrop Team of Long & Foster

    (410) 241-2750

    41 Total Sales

    Sally Yasenka
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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Linda Knowles

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1000850291

Bright MLS

APN: 06-520987

Maryland Howard County Columbia 21045 Oakland Mills

5943 Gales Ln, Columbia, MD

Homes for Sale in Columbia, MD

This home is located at 5943 Gales Ln, Columbia, MD 21045 since 28 April 2015 and is currently estimated at $655,989, approximately $240 per square foot. This property was built in 1992. 5943 Gales Ln is a home located in Howard County with nearby schools including Stevens Forest Elementary School, Oakland Mills Middle School, and Oakland Mills High School.

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