$155,000
SOLD OCT 18, 2017

5974 Watch Chain Way Unit 1005 Columbia, MD 21044

Hickory Ridge Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
731 Sq Ft
$230/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$212 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Central Air
  • Clemens Crossing Elementary School Rated A-
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

About This Home

As of April 2025

Gorgeous and updated upper level condo. Beautifully updated kitchen with plenty of cabinets and tile backsplash; laminate hardwood floors in living room and kitchen; new carpet in both bedrooms; and updated full bath with curved tub. Master bedroom has custom closet organizer. Living room with wood burning fireplace with slider leading to deck and private storage space.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Foy

(301) 802-0476 robfoy@remax.net RE/MAX Advantage Realty License #35065 Listed on: 09/14/2017

RE/MAX Advantage Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Talon Zinger

talonzinger@northroprealty.com Northrop Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,352

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • Property is in very good condition

HOA Fees

  • $230 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Unassigned Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 731 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • Swansfield Elementary School
  • Harper's Choice Middle School
  • Wilde Lake High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Association fees include exterior building maintenance, lawn maintenance, management, insurance, reserve funds
  • Low-Rise Condominium
  • Clarys Forest I Community
  • Village Of Hickory Ridge Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot U1005
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1415072741

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,352

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$230 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Unit/Flat/Apartment
  • Unit Building Type: Garden 1 - 4 Floors
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Remarks Public: Gorgeous and updated upper level condo. Beautifully updated kitchen with plenty of cabinets and tile backsplash; laminate hardwood floors in living room and kitchen; new carpet in both bedrooms; and updated full bath with curved tub. Master bedroom has custom closet organizer. Living room with wood burning fireplace with slider leading to deck and private storage space.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked
  • Interior Amenities: Combination Dining/Living, Floor Plan - Open
  • Fireplace Features: Mantel(s)
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Floors 2-5
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen
  • Basement: No
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 731
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 731
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 218.74
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 731
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 5974

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Unassigned

Utilities

  • Refuse: 210.00
  • 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

  • Condo Co-Op Association: Yes
  • Condo Co-Op Fee: 230.00
  • Condo Co-Op Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Ext Bldg Maint, Lawn Maintenance, Management, Insurance, Reserve Funds
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
  • Elementary School: SWANSFIELD
  • Middle School: HARPER'S CHOICE
  • High School: WILDE LAKE
  • School District Key: 121139568958
  • Elementary School: SWANSFIELD
  • High School: WILDE LAKE
  • Middle Or Junior School: HARPER'S CHOICE

Lot Info

  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2017
  • Zoning: NT

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2352.10
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1415072741
  • Tax Lot: U1005
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 731
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Close Date: 10/18/2017

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 14, 2017
Closed on
Oct 18, 2017
Sold by
Fabac Joel
Bought by
Chiusano Margarita J
Seller's Agent
Robert Foy
RE/MAX Advantage Realty
Buyer's Agent
Talon Zinger
Northrop Realty
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$155,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-3.06%
Current Estimated Value
$252,184

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$97,184
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.33%
Original Mortgage
$147,250
Outstanding Balance
$123,160
Interest Rate
3.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$129,024

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 2008
Sold by
Press Melinda
Bought by
Fabac Joel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$196,910
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2008
Sold by
Press Melinda
Bought by
Fabac Joel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$196,910
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 1998
Sold by
Meade Angela
Bought by
Press Melinda

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 1990
Sold by
Rose Terry Curtis
Bought by
Meade Angela

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,050
Interest Rate
10.41%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $155,000 Terrian Title & Escrow Co Ll
Deed $200,000 --
Deed $200,000 --
Deed $70,900 --
Deed $76,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $147,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $184,616 FHA
Previous Owner $196,910 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $196,910 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $75,050 No Value Available
Closed -- No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/03/2025 04/03/25 Sold $257,000 +2.8% $352 / Sq Ft
03/05/2025 03/05/25 For Sale $250,000 +61.3% $342 / Sq Ft
10/18/2017 10/18/17 Sold $155,000 -3.1% $212 / Sq Ft
09/20/2017 09/20/17 Pending -- -- --
09/14/2017 09/14/17 For Sale $159,900 -- $219 / 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 $2,831 $177,367 $0 $0
2024 $2,831 $168,100 $50,400 $117,700
2023 $2,658 $159,567 $0 $0
2022 $2,495 $151,033 $0 $0
2021 $2,373 $142,500 $42,700 $99,800
2020 $2,373 $142,500 $42,700 $99,800
2019 $2,526 $142,500 $42,700 $99,800
2018 $2,367 $155,000 $31,000 $124,000
2017 $2,290 $155,000 $0 $0
2016 $527 $155,000 $0 $0
2015 $527 $155,000 $0 $0
2014 $527 $155,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1001015051

Bright MLS

APN: 15-072741