NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5986 Gales Ln Columbia, MD 21045

Oakland Mills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $688,000 - $753,000

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,922 Sq Ft
$242/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 27, 2017

Last sale price $445,900 $153 Per Sq Ft

Est. 59% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,737/month

79 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Stevens Forest Elementary School Rated A-
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Community Pool

About This Home

As of September 2017

Open House cancelled Under contract! Huge price adjustment! Spacious five-bedroom colonial on a level, half-acre corner lot is well maintained and move-in ready. Interior includes hardwood floors, fresh paint, new carpet, and new luxury vinyl flooring in the converted garage, perfect for use as a large suite or family room/office area. Located in well established neighborhood near pool and paths.

Last Listed By

Kathleen Ahrens

Keller Williams Realty Centre Listed on: 04/19/2017

Keller Williams Realty Centre

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,694

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 0.51 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned NT

HOA Fees

  • $106 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,922 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Rear Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1416065315

Community Details

Overview

  • Columbia Association Community
  • Stevens Forest Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,694

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$106 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: Parking Included In ListPrice,Parking Included In SalePrice
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2017-04-19
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Remarks Public: Open House cancelled Under contract! Huge price adjustment! Spacious five-bedroom colonial on a level, half-acre corner lot is well maintained and move-in ready. Interior includes hardwood floors, fresh paint, new carpet, and new luxury vinyl flooring in the converted garage, perfect for use as a large suite or family room/office area. Located in well established neighborhood near pool and paths.
  • Special Assessment Payment: Annually
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Wood Floors
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Breakfast Room, Laundry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Unfinished, Walkout Level
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 2922
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2922
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 152.60
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2922
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 5986

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • 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
  • Construction Materials: Combination, Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street

Utilities

  • Refuse: 225.00
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 105.83
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Jog/Walk Path, Swimming Pool
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

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: 258200.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 137500.00
  • Lot Features: Corner
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.51
  • Lot Size Area: 22177
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 22177.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Screened
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2017
  • Zoning: NT

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15413743
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5693.57
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1416065315
  • Tax Lot: 4
  • Tax Page Number: 17
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2922
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Close Date: 09/27/2017

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 19, 2017
Closed on
Sep 28, 2017
Sold by
Baiely Claudia P
Bought by
Ahmad Eqad
Seller's Agent
Kathleen Ahrens
Keller Williams Realty Centre
Buyer's Agent
NADEEM MALIK
Samson Properties
List Price
$494,000
Sold Price
$445,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$48,100
-9.74%
Total Days on Market
79
Current Estimated Value
$708,138

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$262,238
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.75%
Original Mortgage
$30,000
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 1997
Sold by
Bailey James P
Bought by
Bailey Claudia P

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
Ahmad Eqad $445,900 None Available
Bailey Claudia P -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ahmad Eqad $30,000
Previous Owner Bailey Claudia P $45,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/27/2017 09/27/17 Sold $445,900 0.0% $153 / Sq Ft
07/08/2017 07/08/17 Pending -- -- --
07/05/2017 07/05/17 Price Changed $445,900 -6.9% $153 / Sq Ft
06/03/2017 06/03/17 Price Changed $479,000 -3.0% $164 / Sq Ft
04/28/2017 04/28/17 For Sale $494,000 +10.8% $169 / Sq Ft
04/19/2017 04/19/17 Off Market $445,900 -- --
04/19/2017 04/19/17 For Sale $494,000 -- $169 / 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 $7,999 $513,867 $0 $0
2023 $7,230 $471,500 $200,500 $271,000
2022 $6,894 $450,867 $0 $0
2021 $6,301 $430,233 $0 $0
2020 $6,301 $409,600 $137,500 $272,100
2019 $6,234 $404,967 $0 $0
2018 $5,848 $400,333 $0 $0
2017 $5,764 $395,700 $0 $0
2016 $1,227 $395,700 $0 $0
2015 $1,227 $395,700 $0 $0
2014 $1,197 $453,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kathleen Ahrens

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Kathleen Ahrens

    Keller Williams Realty Centre

    (301) 910-1691

    3 in this area

    179 Total Sales

    Kathleen Ahrens
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  • NADEEM MALIK

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    NADEEM MALIK

    Samson Properties

    (443) 691-3126

    3 Total Sales

    NADEEM MALIK
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1000180767

Bright MLS

APN: 16-065315

Maryland Howard County Columbia 21045 Oakland Mills

5986 Gales Ln, Columbia, MD

Homes for Sale in Columbia, MD

This home is located at 5986 Gales Ln, Columbia, MD 21045 since 19 April 2017 and is currently estimated at $708,138, approximately $242 per square foot. This property was built in 1972. 5986 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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