RENTED AUG 18, 2025

8031 Strauff Rd Towson, MD 21204

Estimated Value: $615,927 - $679,000

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,512 Sq Ft
$258/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 16, 2024

Last sale price $590,000 $235 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,907/month

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Den
  • Riderwood Elementary School Rated A-
  • Community Pool
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of August 2025

Great opportunity to rent this townhome in much-sought-after Thornton Wood! Welcoming Foyer, formal Living Room with fireplace and open flow to Dining Room with sliding glass doors to Deck. Kitchen with granite, mirrored backsplashes, pantry and double oven. Cozy Den with built-ins. Generous size Primary Suite with private balcony, 2 additional Bedrooms and Hall Bath are found on the upper level. Walk-out lower level Family Room with full Bath and sliding glass doors to brick patio and garden. Community pool and tennis/pickleball court. Great Ruxton location, convenient to Towson, Greenspring Station with an easy commute to downtown Baltimore.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Lynn Plack

(410) 340-2939 lplack@comcast.net Hubble Bisbee Christie's International Real Estate License #624447 Listed on: 05/13/2025

Last Renter's Agent

datacorrect BrightMLS

datacorrect@brightmls.com Non Subscribing Office License #0225194075

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Improved Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Schools

  • Riderwood Elementary School
  • Dumbarton Middle School
  • Towson High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Residential Lease
  • Security Deposit $3,800
  • Tenant pays for electricity, water, sewer
  • No Smoking Allowed
  • 12-Month Lease Term
  • Available 5/15/25
  • Assessor Parcel Number 04081600013822

Community Details

Overview

  • Thornton Wood Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Date Available: 2025-05-15
  • Pets: Case By Case Basis
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Security Deposit: 3800.00
  • Smoking Allowed Yn: No
  • Tenant Pays: Electricity, Water, Sewer
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Max Lease in Months: 12
  • Min Lease in Months: 12
  • Rent Spree Online Application: Yes

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Foyer, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Heated, Improved, Walkout Level
  • Total Sq Ft: 3048
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2512
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 1.87
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2032
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 480
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 536
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1016
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • 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
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: RIDERWOOD
  • High School: TOWSON
  • Middle Or Junior School: DUMBARTON

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Zoning: RES

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 04081600013822

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 13, 2018
Closed on
Aug 16, 2019
Sold by
Chriss Timothy D A and Chriss Andrew J A
Bought by
Arnot O Bowie and Arnot Susan
Seller's Agent
Sara Gormley
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
Buyer's Agent
Charles Carrol
Compass
List Price
$459,500
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,500
-7.51%
Current Estimated Value
$648,732

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$223,732
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.83%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2003
Sold by
Chriss Evan A
Bought by
Chriss Timothy D A and Chriss Andrew J A
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Arnot O Bowie $425,000 Cotton Duck Title Co
Chriss Timothy D A -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/18/2025 08/18/25 Rented $3,600 -5.3% --
05/13/2025 05/13/25 For Rent $3,800 0.0% --
09/16/2024 09/16/24 Sold $590,000 -4.7% $235 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/29/2024 05/29/24 Price Changed $619,000 -4.6% $246 / Sq Ft
05/08/2024 05/08/24 For Sale $649,000 +52.7% $258 / Sq Ft
08/19/2019 08/19/19 Sold $425,000 -3.4% $169 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/20/2019 02/20/19 Pending -- -- --
01/22/2019 01/22/19 Price Changed $439,900 -4.3% $175 / Sq Ft
12/13/2018 12/13/18 For Sale $459,500 -- $183 / 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 $6,573 $446,500 $190,000 $256,500
2024 $6,573 $446,500 $190,000 $256,500
2023 $3,272 $446,500 $190,000 $256,500
2022 $6,952 $488,700 $190,000 $298,700
2021 $6,764 $473,933 $0 $0
2020 $5,565 $459,167 $0 $0
2019 $5,386 $444,400 $190,000 $254,400
2018 $6,325 $444,100 $0 $0
2017 $6,145 $443,800 $0 $0
2016 -- $443,500 $0 $0
2015 -- $436,300 $0 $0
2014 -- $429,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDBC2127528

Bright MLS

APN: 08-1600013822