$689,500
SOLD MAR 25, 2025

685 E Old Philadelphia Rd Elkton, MD 21921

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,363 Sq Ft
2.06 Acres

Recently Sold

$158 Per Sq Ft

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2.06 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Marble Flooring
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of March 2025

Welcome HQME to this gorgeously renovated cape cod near the town of North East, MD! This property offers a tremendous amount of space on both the interior and exterior. More details to follow regarding finishes and features. Showings to begin Monday 2/10 - reach out to schedule today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carolyn Quelly

Integrity Real Estate License #APP-000062765 Listed on: 02/10/2025

Integrity Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Amy Kalb

Revol Real Estate, LLC License #678065

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,181

Year Built

  • Built in 1993 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

  • 2.06 Acre Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Additional Parcels
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned UR

Parking

  • 4 Garage Spaces | 2 Attached and 2 Detached
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Marble
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Up Access
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • North East High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Powered By Owned Propane
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0805029309

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,181

Year Built

Built in 1993 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Furniture and personal decor for staging.
  • Inclusions: All major appliances including washer/dryer, 2 ranges, dishwasher, and 3 refrigerators. 2 TVs & TV mounts.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2025-02-10
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Year Renovated: 2025
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Welcome HQME to this gorgeously renovated cape cod near the town of North East, MD! This property offers a tremendous amount of space on both the interior and exterior. More details to follow regarding finishes and features. Showings to begin Monday 2/10 - reach out to schedule today!
  • Special Features: 4098
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Stove, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Luxury Vinyl Plank, Ceramic Tile, Marble
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room Off Kitchen, Dining Area, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace Features: Electric
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished, Walkout Stairs
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor, Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 4563
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 4363
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 245.99
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2803
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1560
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 200
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1760
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 685

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Combination, Brick
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street, Attached Garage, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Propane - Owned
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Well
  • Municipal Trash: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: CECIL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • High School: NORTH EAST
  • School District Key: 121139799812
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: NORTH EAST

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Land Use Code: R
  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees, Partly Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.06
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 89733.60
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: UR
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4181.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0805029309
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 03/25/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CECIL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 10, 2025
Closed on
Mar 27, 2025
Sold by
Cedar Farm Llc
Bought by
Shell Christopher and Shell Crystal
Seller's Agent
Carolyn Quelly
Integrity Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Amy Kalb
Revol Real Estate, LLC
List Price
$689,500
Sold Price
$689,500
Views
3781
Current Estimated Value
$682,596

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$6,904
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.07%
Original Mortgage
$689,500
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2024
Sold by
Wilkins Jeremy B
Bought by
Cedar Farm Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 5, 2016
Closed on
Jan 25, 2017
Sold by
Hughes Ruth L
Bought by
Zeimer Nicholas
Seller's Agent
Bruce Hechmer
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Deborah Harris
RE/MAX Associates - Newark
List Price
$285,900
Sold Price
$275,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,900
-3.81%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.08%
Original Mortgage
$280,912
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 4, 2011
Closed on
Sep 8, 2014
Sold by
Polkowski John A
Bought by
Hughes Ruth L
Seller's Agent
Sara Hayes
Samson Properties
Buyer's Agent
Harry Leitner
Harlan C. Williams Co.
List Price
$339,000
Sold Price
$340,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.29%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-8.53%
Original Mortgage
$235,000
Interest Rate
4.14%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 1991
Sold by
Harms Albert H and Harms Gertrude
Bought by
Polkowski John A
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 $689,500 Raven Title
Deed $689,500 Raven Title
Trustee Deed $356,000 Ardent Title
Deed $275,000 Kirsh Title Services Inc
Deed $340,000 Kirsh Title Services Inc
Deed $60,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $689,500 VA
Previous Owner $281,865 VA
Previous Owner $280,912 VA
Previous Owner $235,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/25/2025 03/25/25 Sold $689,500 0.0% $158 / Sq Ft
02/10/2025 02/10/25 For Sale $689,500 +150.7% $158 / Sq Ft
01/25/2017 01/25/17 Sold $275,000 0.0% $107 / Sq Ft
12/06/2016 12/06/16 Pending -- -- --
12/06/2016 12/06/16 Price Changed $275,000 +3.8% $107 / Sq Ft
10/18/2016 10/18/16 Price Changed $264,900 -7.3% $103 / Sq Ft
10/05/2016 10/05/16 For Sale $285,900 -15.9% $111 / Sq Ft
09/08/2014 09/08/14 Sold $340,000 +13.5% $132 / Sq Ft
11/06/2013 11/06/13 Pending -- -- --
03/21/2012 03/21/12 Price Changed $299,500 -7.8% $116 / Sq Ft
11/22/2011 11/22/11 Price Changed $325,000 -1.2% $126 / Sq Ft
06/29/2011 06/29/11 Price Changed $329,000 -2.9% $128 / Sq Ft
06/04/2011 06/04/11 For Sale $339,000 -- $132 / 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 $4,444 $406,033 $0 $0
2024 $3,771 $376,567 $0 $0
2023 $3,133 $347,100 $68,100 $279,000
2022 $3,850 $341,867 $0 $0
2021 $3,773 $336,633 $0 $0
2020 $7,484 $331,400 $68,100 $263,300
2019 $3,662 $317,467 $0 $0
2018 $3,501 $303,533 $0 $0
2017 $3,340 $289,600 $0 $0
2016 $3,193 $289,600 $0 $0
2015 $3,193 $289,600 $0 $0
2014 $3,848 $300,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDCC2015580

Bright MLS

APN: 05-029309