NOT LISTED FOR SALE

6278 Amherst Ave Columbia, MD 21046

Kings Contrivance Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $618,000 - $677,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,458 Sq Ft
$443/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 21, 2015

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

Est. 54% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,141 / 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

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 21, 2015
Closed on
May 19, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
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
$645,854

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$225,854
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.96%
Original Mortgage
$433,860
Outstanding Balance
$333,501
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$312,353

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2002
Sold by
Bought by
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$420,000 Commonwealth Land Title Insu
$460,000 --
$460,000 --
$310,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $433,860
Closed --
Source: Public Records

Property History

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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 -- --
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Tax History

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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 $7,903 $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

    (443) 472-4474

    5 in this area

    1,471 Total Sales

    Nick Waldner
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  • Kathryn Smith

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Kathryn Smith

    Remax 100

    (410) 340-0820

    34 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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