NOT LISTED FOR SALE

9727 Softwater Way Columbia, MD 21046

Kings Contrivance Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $438,000 - $451,591

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,767 Sq Ft
$253/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 11, 2023

Last sale price $385,000 $218 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,989/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Hammond Middle School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of January 2023

You do not want to miss this beautiful townhouse in Kings Contrivance! This spacious home has a beautiful eat-in kitchen with a large pantry, tons of cabinets and granite counter space. The open concept dining room and family room have hardwood floors that open to a pleasant deck that backs to an open grassy area. Brand new carpet throughout! The primary bedroom has 2 closets and an attached primary bathroom with dual sinks and a separate shower area. The upper level also has 2 more bedrooms with a ton of natural light and a hall bath. The generous walk out lower lower level family room has a wood burning fireplace and plenty of space to be comfortable. Also in the lower level is a full bath, laundry room, a storage area and an office space/potential 4th bedroom. This home is in a great area that is close to all major commuter routes and shopping! Back on market after previous buyer's financing fell through.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Hulsman

Coldwell Banker Realty License #79849 Listed on: 12/05/2022

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

KHALED HELMI

United Real Estate Executives License #668346

United Real Estate Executives

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,864

Year Built

  • Built in 1982

Lot Details

  • 1,306 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

  • $43 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Upgraded Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Connecting Stairway
  • Rear Basement Entry

Parking

  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • 1 Parking Space
  • Public Parking
  • Parking Lot
  • 1 Assigned Parking Space

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot B 167
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1416173010

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, snow removal
  • $78 Other Monthly Fees
  • Hideaway Comm Assoc & Columbia Assoc HOA
  • Village Of Kings Contrivance Subdivision

Amenities

  • Common Area

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Jogging Path

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,864

Year Built

Built in 1982

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$43 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2022-12-05
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Assigned Parking Space Numbers: 137
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: You do not want to miss this beautiful townhouse in Kings Contrivance! This spacious home has a beautiful eat-in kitchen with a large pantry, tons of cabinets and granite counter space. The open concept dining room and family room have hardwood floors that open to a pleasant deck that backs to an open grassy area. Brand new carpet throughout! The primary bedroom has 2 closets and an attached primary bathroom with dual sinks and a separate shower area. The upper level also has 2 more bedrooms with a ton of natural light and a hall bath. The generous walk out lower lower level family room has a wood burning fireplace and plenty of space to be comfortable. Also in the lower level is a full bath, laundry room, a storage area and an office space/potential 4th bedroom. This home is in a great area that is close to all major commuter routes and shopping! Back on market after previous buyer's financing fell through.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors, Carpet, Dining Area
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Office, Bathroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Walkout Level, Connecting Stairway, Fully Finished, Heated, Improved, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance
  • Total Sq Ft: 2280
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1767
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 256.51
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1520
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 247
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 513
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 760
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 9727

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
  • 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, Public
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Parking Lot
  • Parking Lot Number Of Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Refuse: 325.00
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 517.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Common Grounds, Jog/Walk Path, Tot Lots/Playground
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Snow Removal
  • HOA Name: HIDEAWAY COMM ASSOC & COLUMBIA ASSOC
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Front Foot Fee Pymt Freq: Annually
  • Other Fees: 933.00
  • Other Fees Frequency: Annually

Schools

  • School District: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
  • School District Key: 121139568958
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 195700.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 130000.00
  • Land Use Code: TH
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1306.00
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: NT
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15423171
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4864.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1416173010
  • Tax Lot: B 167
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1767
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 01/11/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 5, 2022
Closed on
Jan 11, 2023
Sold by
Taylor Christopher M
Bought by
Rahman Aman
Seller's Agent
Nancy Hulsman
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
KHALED HELMI
United Real Estate Executives
List Price
$389,900
Sold Price
$385,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-1.26%
Total Days on Market
10
Views
23
Current Estimated Value
$447,398

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$62,398
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.35%
Original Mortgage
$365,750
Outstanding Balance
$356,147
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$91,251

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 7, 2004
Sold by
Vorsteg Charles M
Bought by
Taylor Christopher M and Taylor Jennifer I

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2001
Sold by
Vorsteg Charles M
Bought by
Vorsteg Charles M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 1992
Sold by
Edwards Thomas A
Bought by
Vorsteg Charles M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$12,959,400
Interest Rate
7.96%
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
Rahman Aman $385,000 Secu Title
Taylor Christopher M $287,000 --
Vorsteg Charles M -- --
Vorsteg Charles M $131,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rahman Aman $365,750
Previous Owner Taylor Christopher M $350,000
Previous Owner Taylor Christopher M $23,000
Previous Owner Taylor Christopher M $316,350
Previous Owner Vorsteg Charles M $12,959,400
Closed Taylor Christopher M --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/11/2023 01/11/23 Sold $385,000 0.0% $218 / Sq Ft
12/16/2022 12/16/22 Pending -- -- --
12/15/2022 12/15/22 Off Market $385,000 -- --
12/14/2022 12/14/22 For Sale $389,900 0.0% $221 / Sq Ft
12/12/2022 12/12/22 Pending -- -- --
12/05/2022 12/05/22 For Sale $389,900 -- $221 / 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 $5,346 $342,833 $0 $0
2023 $5,060 $325,700 $130,000 $195,700
2022 $4,848 $313,733 $0 $0
2021 $4,504 $301,767 $0 $0
2020 $4,504 $289,800 $101,200 $188,600
2019 $4,437 $285,133 $0 $0
2018 $4,116 $280,467 $0 $0
2017 $4,038 $275,800 $0 $0
2016 $733 $268,000 $0 $0
2015 $733 $260,200 $0 $0
2014 $715 $252,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Nancy Hulsman

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Nancy Hulsman

    Coldwell Banker (NRT-Southeast-MidAtlantic)

    (410) 984-3125

    6 in this area

    594 Total Sales

    Nancy Hulsman
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    KHALED HELMI

    United Real Estate Executives

    (410) 591-7056

    2 in this area

    33 Total Sales

    KHALED HELMI
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDHW2023374

Bright MLS

APN: 16-173010

Maryland Howard County Columbia 21046 Kings Contrivance

9727 Softwater Way, Columbia, MD

This home is located at 9727 Softwater Way, Columbia, MD 21046 since 05 December 2022 and is currently estimated at $447,398, approximately $253 per square foot. This property was built in 1982. 9727 Softwater Way is a home located in Howard County with nearby schools including Guilford Elementary School, Hammond Middle School, and Hammond High School.

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