NOT LISTED FOR SALE

6278 Amherst Ave Columbia, MD 21046

Kings Contrivance Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $599,036 - $649,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,458 Sq Ft
$431/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 21, 2015

Last sale price $420,000 $288 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,965 / mo

52 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Open Floorplan
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Atholton Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Backs to Trees or Woods

About This Home

As of May 2015

WONDERFUL HOME IN DESIRABLE ALLVIEW ESTATES. COLUMBIA WITHOUT CA RULES & FEES! ON 0.64 ACRE LOT! SPACIOUS SUN FILLED ROOMS. UPDATED KIT WITH GORGEOUS GRANITE COUNTERS & CENTER ISLAND. MBR & 2ND BR HAVE PRIVATE FULL BATHS. ALL BRS HAVE CEILING FANS. FINISHED LL WITH LEVEL WALKOUT HAS FR WITH BRICK WALL FIREPLACE. 2-CAR GARAGE. 2ND 1-CAR GARAGE ENCLOSED AS RR COULD BE OPENED FOR 3 CARS. HMS WARRANTY

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sal Caruso

salcaruso888@gmail.co RE/MAX Premiere Selections Listed on: 02/21/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Nick Waldner

(410) 312-0000 klrw676@kw.com Keller Williams Realty Centre License #589020

Keller Williams Realty Centre

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,200

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 27,921 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned R20

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Split Foyer
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace With Glass Doors
  • Screen For Fireplace
  • Includes Fireplace Accessories
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Sliding Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Game Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 3.5 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Rear and Side Entry
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed

Schools

  • Atholton Elementary School
  • Oakland Mills Middle School
  • Oakland Mills High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by SHOWS WELL
  • Allview Estates Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Tax Lot 19
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1406397727

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,200

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0.64 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Split Foyer
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Inclusions: Parking Included In ListPrice,Parking Included In SalePrice
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Special Assessment Payment: Annually
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Dishwasher, Disposal, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven - Single, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stove, Water Dispenser
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Built-Ins, Window Treatments, Primary Bath(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors, Upgraded Countertops, Recessed Lighting, Floor Plan - Open
  • Window Features: Double Pane
  • Fireplace Features: Equipment, Fireplace - Glass Doors, Mantel(s), Screen
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Sliding Glass, Storm
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, Dry Wall
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Foyer, Laundry, Mud Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Side Entrance, Fully Finished, Heated, Daylight, Full
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Shed
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Combination, Brick
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Refuse: 225.00
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • 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

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: ATHOLTON
  • High School: OAKLAND MILLS
  • Middle Or Junior School: OAKLAND MILLS

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 222100.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 186300.00
  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees, Cul-De-Sac
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.64
  • Lot Size Area: 27921
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 27921.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Zoning: R20

Building Info

  • Builder Name: SHOWS WELL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15390318
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5200.20
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1406397727
  • Tax Lot: 19
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2014

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 21, 2015
Closed on
May 19, 2015
Sold by
Mcgregor Kenneth T and Lamberton Patricia
Bought by
Stovenour Paul E and Stovenour Christine J
Seller's Agent
Sal Caruso
RE/MAX Premiere Selections
Buyer's Agent
Nick Waldner
Keller Williams Realty Centre
List Price
$429,000
Sold Price
$420,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-2.1%
Current Estimated Value
$628,009

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$208,009
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.74%
Original Mortgage
$433,860
Outstanding Balance
$333,501
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$294,508

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 2004
Sold by
West Brian T
Bought by
Mcgregor Kenneth T and Mcgregor Patricia Lamerton

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 2004
Sold by
West Brian T
Bought by
Mcgregor Kenneth T and Mcgregor Lamerton

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2002
Sold by
Ryan John E
Bought by
West Brian T and West Susan
Source: Public Records
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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
Stovenour Paul E $420,000 Commonwealth Land Title Insu
Mcgregor Kenneth T $460,000 --
Mcgregor Kenneth T $460,000 --
West Brian T $310,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Stovenour Paul E $433,860
Closed West Brian T --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/21/2015 05/21/15 Sold $420,000 -2.1% $288 / Sq Ft
04/14/2015 04/14/15 Pending -- -- --
02/21/2015 02/21/15 For Sale $429,000 0.0% $294 / Sq Ft
11/05/2012 11/05/12 Rented $2,600 0.0% --
10/09/2012 10/09/12 Under Contract -- -- --
10/02/2012 10/02/12 For Rent $2,600 -- --
Source: Bright MLS

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 $7,620 $507,200 $243,400 $263,800
2024 $7,620 $487,500 $0 $0
2023 $7,177 $467,800 $0 $0
2022 $6,854 $448,100 $203,400 $244,700
2021 $7,058 $437,933 $0 $0
2020 $6,562 $427,767 $0 $0
2019 $6,891 $417,600 $160,400 $257,200
2018 $6,044 $414,533 $0 $0
2017 $5,981 $417,600 $0 $0
2016 -- $408,400 $0 $0
2015 -- $384,200 $0 $0
2014 -- $360,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Sal Caruso

    RE/MAX

  • Nick Waldner

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Nick Waldner

    Keller Williams Realty Centre

    (410) 508-8268

    5 in this area

    1,487 Total Sales

    Nick Waldner
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  • Kathryn Smith

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Kathryn Smith

    Remax 100

    (410) 340-0820

    36 Total Sales

    Kathryn Smith
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  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Stephanie Hodges

    Meade Realty Inc

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1000845461

Bright MLS

APN: 06-397727

Maryland Howard County Columbia 21046 Kings Contrivance

6278 Amherst Ave, Columbia, MD

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