$425,000
SOLD AUG 19, 2019

8031 Strauff Rd Towson, MD 21204

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,512 Sq Ft
$510/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$169 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

69 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Community Pool
  • Riderwood Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Den

About This Home

As of September 2024

Wonderful 3 BR, 3/1 bath townhome in Thornton Wood. Georgetown inspired with 9 & 10' ceilings, hardwood floors and beautiful mouldings. 23 ' entrance hall, library w/ bookcases and cabinets. Great kitchen with cooktop, double ovens, refrigerator, corian counter tops. Deck off DR and MBR, carpeted clubroom with door to patio. Community pool and tennis.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sara Gormley

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty License #71365 Listed on: 12/13/2018

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Charles Carrol

Compass

Compass

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,373

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • Property is in very good condition

HOA Fees

  • $510 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slate Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Connecting Stairway

Parking

  • Paved Parking
  • Parking Lot
  • Parking Space Conveys
  • 2 Assigned Parking Spaces

Schools

  • Riderwood Elementary School
  • Dumbarton Middle School
  • Towson High Law & Public Policy

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 04081600013822

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, snow removal, water, road maintenance, reserve funds, pool(s)
  • Thornton Wood Subdivision
  • Property Manager

Amenities

  • Common Area

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,373

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$510 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Remarks Public: Wonderful 3 BR, 3/1 bath townhome in Thornton Wood. Georgetown inspired with 9 & 10' ceilings, hardwood floors and beautiful mouldings. 23 ' entrance hall, library w/ bookcases and cabinets. Great kitchen with cooktop, double ovens, refrigerator, corian counter tops. Deck off DR and MBR, carpeted clubroom with door to patio. Community pool and tennis.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Microwave, Oven - Double, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-Ins, Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), Wood Floors
  • Fireplace Features: Mantel(s)
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Foyer, Utility Room, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Connecting Stairway, Walkout Level
  • Total Sq Ft: 3048
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2512
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 216.49
  • 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
  • Street Number Modifier: 8031

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
  • 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: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s)
  • Roof: Slate
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Assigned Spaces Count: 2
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Parking Space Conveys, Paved Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Parking Lot

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

  • Condo Co-Op Association: Yes
  • Condo Co-Op Fee: 1531.00
  • Condo Co-Op Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Common Grounds, Pool - Outdoor, Reserved/Assigned Parking, Tennis Courts
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Snow Removal, Water, Road Maintenance, Reserve Funds, Pool(s)
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: RIDERWOOD
  • Middle School: DUMBARTON
  • High School: TOWSON HIGH LAW & PUBLIC POLICY
  • Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Key: 121140087473
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: RIDERWOOD
  • High School: TOWSON HIGH LAW & PUBLIC POLICY
  • Middle Or Junior School: DUMBARTON

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 254400.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 190000.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2018
  • Zoning: DR 3.5
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: Yes

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 11773706
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6373.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 04081600013822
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2512
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 08/19/2019

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
$612,736

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$187,736
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.39%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Outstanding Balance
$263,971
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Estimated Equity
$348,765

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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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $425,000 Cotton Duck Title Co
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $300,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
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
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
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: MDBC293748

Bright MLS

APN: 08-1600013822