NOT LISTED FOR SALE

7328 Better Hours Ct Columbia, MD 21045

Owen Brown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $352,786 - $419,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,040 Sq Ft
$371/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 03, 2017

Last sale price $249,900 $240 Per Sq Ft

Est. 54% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,400/month

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Boat Ramp
  • Bowling Alley
  • Scenic Views
  • Atholton High School Rated A
  • Fitness Center
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of March 2017

Cute well priced semi-detached home on a quiet non thru street.Just a few steps away from beautiful open space & woodlands.Convenient location close to bowling alley,shopping,Starbucks & Wegmans grocery.Blue ribbon Howard Co schools. Featuring an updated kitchen w/granite counters,hardwood floors,nice deck & a roomy master bedroom w/attached bathroom. Lower level is tastefully finished w/full bath

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeffrey Berman

RE/MAX Realty Group License #584429 Listed on: 12/30/2016

RE/MAX Realty Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Debbie Sweeney

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #70853

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,174

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 3,702 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • No Through Street
  • The property's topography is level
  • Property is zoned NT

HOA Fees

  • $8 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Fixer Upper
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Sliding Doors
  • Six Panel Doors
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Game Room
  • Workshop
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Scenic Vista Views
  • Storm Doors
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Front Loading Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Walk-Up Access
  • Rear Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Space For Rooms
  • Workshop
  • Basement Windows

Parking

  • Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Off-Street Parking
  • 1 Assigned Parking Space
  • Unassigned Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Lake Privileges
  • Deck
  • Playground
  • Porch

Schools

  • Talbott Springs Elementary School
  • Lake Elkhorn Middle School
  • Oakland Mills High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Underground Utilities
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Fiber Optics Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot A 66
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1416147966

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, management
  • $60 Other Monthly Fees
  • Vil Of Owen Brown Community
  • Village Of Owen Brown Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to covenants
  • Community Lake

Amenities

  • Picnic Area
  • Common Area
  • Community Center
  • Meeting Room
  • Community Library

Recreation

  • Boat Ramp
  • Golf Course Membership Available
  • Bowling Alley
  • Tennis Courts
  • Baseball Field
  • Soccer Field
  • Community Basketball Court
  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Pool Membership Available
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,174

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$8 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Parking Included In ListPrice,Parking Included In SalePrice
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Remarks Public: Cute well priced semi-detached home on a quiet non thru street.Just a few steps away from beautiful open space & woodlands.Convenient location close to bowling alley,shopping,Starbucks & Wegmans grocery.Blue ribbon Howard Co schools. Featuring an updated kitchen w/granite counters,hardwood floors,nice deck & a roomy master bedroom w/attached bathroom. Lower level is tastefully finished w/full bath
  • Special Assessment Payment: Annually
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room Off Kitchen, Dining Area, Primary Bath(s), Upgraded Countertops, Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Recessed Lighting, Floor Plan - Open
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Fireplace: No
  • Door Features: Six Panel, Sliding Glass, Storm
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Entry Location: Center Hall
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Laundry, Storage Room, Utility Room, Workshop, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Sump Pump, Daylight, Full, Full, Heated, Improved, Partially Finished, Space For Rooms, Walkout Stairs, Windows, Workshop
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 7328

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Play Area, Sidewalks
  • Pool Private: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • View: Scenic Vista
  • View: Yes
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Assigned Spaces Count: 1
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Unassigned
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street

Utilities

  • Refuse: 225.00
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Security: Main Entrance Lock
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Under Ground, Fiber Optics Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 7.89
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Baseball Field, Basketball Courts, Bike Trail, Boat Ramp, Bowling Alley, Common Grounds, Community Center, Fitness Center, Golf Course Membership Available, Jog/Walk Path, Lake, Library, Meeting Room, Pool Mem Avail, Picnic Area, Soccer Field, Tennis Courts, Tot Lots/Playground, Water/Lake Privileges
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Management
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Management Type: Professional - Off-Site
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Rules: Covenants
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Other Fees: 722.00
  • Other Fees Frequency: Annually

Schools

  • School District: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
  • Elementary School: TALBOTT SPRINGS
  • Middle School: LAKE ELKHORN
  • High School: OAKLAND MILLS
  • School District Key: 121139568958
  • Elementary School: TALBOTT SPRINGS
  • High School: OAKLAND MILLS
  • Middle Or Junior School: LAKE ELKHORN

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 131700.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 85000.00
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, No Thru Street
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Lot Size Area: 3702
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3702.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Property Condition: Major Rehab Needed
  • Topography: Level
  • Year Assessed: 2016
  • Zoning: NT

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15421043
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3174.18
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1416147966
  • Tax Lot: A 66
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1040
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Close Date: 03/03/2017

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 30, 2016
Closed on
Mar 3, 2017
Sold by
Schultz Robert Edward and Schultz Cynthia Liuise
Bought by
Wood David B
Seller's Agent
Jeffrey Berman
RE/MAX Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Debbie Sweeney
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$249,900
Total Days on Market
20
Current Estimated Value
$385,697

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$135,797
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.16%
Original Mortgage
$245,373
Outstanding Balance
$204,570
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$174,340

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2006
Sold by
Chatham Dennis E
Bought by
Schultz Robert Edward and Schultz Cynthia Louise

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$219,120
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2006
Sold by
Chatham Dennis E
Bought by
Schultz Robert Edward and Schultz Cynthia Louise

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$219,120
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2000
Sold by
Kewitz Ruediger
Bought by
Weisberg Franklin P

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 1998
Sold by
Herman Joseph I
Bought by
Kewitz Ruediger
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
Wood David B $249,900 Sage Title Group Llc
Schultz Robert Edward $273,900 --
Schultz Robert Edward $273,900 --
Weisberg Franklin P $95,500 --
Kewitz Ruediger $103,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wood David B $245,373
Previous Owner Schultz Robert E $219,512
Previous Owner Schultz Robert Edward $219,120
Previous Owner Schultz Robert Edward $219,120
Previous Owner Schultz Robert Edward $54,780
Closed Kewitz Ruediger --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/03/2017 03/03/17 Sold $249,900 0.0% $240 / Sq Ft
01/19/2017 01/19/17 Pending -- -- --
12/30/2016 12/30/16 For Sale $249,900 -- $240 / 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 $4,141 $261,333 $0 $0
2023 $3,908 $245,500 $100,000 $145,500
2022 $3,835 $243,200 $0 $0
2021 $3,769 $240,900 $0 $0
2020 $3,769 $238,600 $85,000 $153,600
2019 $3,664 $231,300 $0 $0
2018 $3,336 $224,000 $0 $0
2017 $3,224 $216,700 $0 $0
2016 $714 $213,400 $0 $0
2015 $714 $210,100 $0 $0
2014 $703 $206,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jeffrey Berman

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Jeffrey Berman

    Remax 100

    (443) 745-5392

    1 in this area

    109 Total Sales

    Jeffrey Berman
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  • Debbie Sweeney

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Debbie Sweeney

    Long & Foster

    (410) 453-0682

    102 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003937797

Bright MLS

APN: 16-147966

Maryland Howard County Columbia 21045 Owen Brown

7328 Better Hours Ct, Columbia, MD

This home is located at 7328 Better Hours Ct, Columbia, MD 21045 since 30 December 2016 and is currently estimated at $385,697, approximately $370 per square foot. This property was built in 1980. 7328 Better Hours Ct is a home located in Howard County with nearby schools including Talbott Springs Elementary School, Lake Elkhorn Middle School, and Atholton High School.

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