NOT LISTED FOR SALE

7897 James Ave Ellicott City, MD 21043

Estimated Value: $879,372 - $916,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,020 Sq Ft
$298/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 23, 2019

Last sale price $650,000 $215 Per Sq Ft

Est. 38% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,562/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Heated Floors
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Ilchester Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of April 2019

BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED AND UPDATED SPACIOUS VICTORIAN COLONIAL*2 TIER DECK*LARGE YARD*GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD*GREAT SCHOOL SYSTEM*MOVE-IN READY CONDITION

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Charles Marshall

(410) 375-4775 chuck@realestatesolutions.com RE/MAX Advantage Realty License #74942 Listed on: 03/08/2019

RE/MAX Advantage Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathleen Sloan-Beard

(443) 604-3385 kathleenbeard@northroprealty.com Northrop Realty License #611914

Northrop Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,315

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned R20

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Architectural Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Chair Railings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Sliding Doors
  • Insulated Doors
  • Six Panel Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Workshop
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Heated Floors
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Rear Basement Entry

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Underground Utilities
  • 220 Volts
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by Ryland
  • Howard Square Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 13
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1401231782
  • $224 Front Foot Fee per year

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,315

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2019-03-09
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet, Heated, Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Double Pane, Screens
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Six Panel, Insulated, Sliding Glass
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Utility Room, Workshop, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Heated, Partially Finished, Rear Entrance
  • Basement Finished Percent: 70.00
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 3608
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3020
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 268.55
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2420
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 600
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 588
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1188
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Refuse: 325.00
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Electric Service: 220 Volts, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv, Under Ground
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Loss Mitigation Fee?: No
  • Front Foot Fee Pymt Freq: Annually

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 310800.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 221500.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.46
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 20110.00
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Zoning: R20
  • In City Limits: No

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Ryland

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15356222
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8315.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1401231782
  • Tax Lot: 13
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: Yes
  • Tax Year: 2019

Multi Family

  • Front Foot Fee: 224.40

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 8, 2019
Closed on
Apr 23, 2019
Sold by
Buxton George N and Buxton Janice K
Bought by
Schroen Ian M and Schroen Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Charles Marshall
RE/MAX Advantage Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kathleen Sloan-Beard
Northrop Realty
List Price
$649,900
Sold Price
$650,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.02%
Current Estimated Value
$898,843

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$248,843
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.02%
Original Mortgage
$460,000
Outstanding Balance
$404,422
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$494,421

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 1992
Sold by
Ryland Group Inc The
Bought by
Buxton George N and Buxton Janice K T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$171,000
Interest Rate
8.32%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 1992
Sold by
Security Development Corporation
Bought by
Ryland Group Inc The
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
Schroen Ian M $650,000 Lakeside Title Company
Buxton George N $221,100 --
Ryland Group Inc The $195,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Schroen Ian M $460,000
Previous Owner Buxton George N $171,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/23/2019 04/23/19 Sold $650,000 0.0% $215 / Sq Ft
03/10/2019 03/10/19 Pending -- -- --
03/08/2019 03/08/19 For Sale $649,900 -- $215 / 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 $9,951 $716,100 $0 $0
2024 $9,951 $667,000 $0 $0
2023 $9,313 $617,900 $204,500 $413,400
2022 $8,965 $589,367 $0 $0
2021 $8,481 $560,833 $0 $0
2020 $8,288 $532,300 $221,500 $310,800
2019 $7,676 $532,300 $221,500 $310,800
2018 $7,862 $532,300 $221,500 $310,800
2017 $7,262 $538,000 $0 $0
2016 -- $524,733 $0 $0
2015 -- $511,467 $0 $0
2014 -- $498,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Charles Marshall

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Charles Marshall

    RE/MAX

    (410) 375-4775

    7 in this area

    52 Total Sales

    Charles Marshall
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  • Kathleen Sloan-Beard

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Kathleen Sloan-Beard

    Creig Northrop Team of Long & Foster

    (443) 604-3385

    2 in this area

    48 Total Sales

    Kathleen Sloan-Beard
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDHW230608

Bright MLS

APN: 01-231782

Maryland Howard County Ellicott City 21043

7897 James Ave, Ellicott City, MD

Not Listed for Sale

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