NOT LISTED FOR SALE

9870 Softwater Way Columbia, MD 21046

Kings Contrivance Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $459,000 - $479,165

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,280 Sq Ft
$205/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 27, 2017

Last sale price $327,000 $143 Per Sq Ft

Est. 43% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,101/month

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Hammond Middle School Rated A
  • Transitional Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of January 2017

BEAUTIFUL! LEAVES NOTHING TO YOUR WISTFUL IMAGINATION! RENOVATED, FRESHLY PAINTED, SPARKLES AND SHINES! SUPERIOR LOCATION BACKS TO WOODS IN FAVORITE KINGS CONTRIVANCE! SHINING HARDWOOD FLOORS; COMPLETELY REPLACED KITCHEN CABINETS, GRANITE, S/S APPLIANCES; BOTTOM LOAD FRIG. ROOF ANNUALLY MAINTAINED. ALL WINDOWS,DOORS REPLACED! PRICE REDUCED IN TIME FOR TOMORROW'S OPEN HOUSE!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linda Odum

RE/MAX Realty Group License #17189 Listed on: 11/12/2016

RE/MAX Realty Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Ken Greenwald

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,005

Year Built

  • Built in 1982 | Remodeled in 2014

Lot Details

  • 1,481 Sq Ft Lot
  • Two or More Common Walls
  • Property is in very good condition

HOA Fees

  • $36 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Transitional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,280 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Fireplace With Glass Doors
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Country Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 3.5 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Rear Basement Entry
  • Workshop
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Hammond Elementary And Middle School
  • Hammond High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Tax Lot B 89
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1416172162

Community Details

Overview

  • $77 Other Monthly Fees
  • Built by HOWARD HOMES
  • Kings Contrivance Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to alterations or architectural changes, covenants

Amenities

  • Picnic Area
  • Common Area
  • Community Center

Recreation

  • Community Basketball Court
  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Pool Membership Available
  • Bike Trail

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,005

Year Built

Built in 1982 | Remodeled in 2014

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$36 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Transitional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Inclusions: ,Parking Included In SalePrice
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Year Renovated: 2014
  • Remarks Public: BEAUTIFUL! LEAVES NOTHING TO YOUR WISTFUL IMAGINATION! RENOVATED, FRESHLY PAINTED, SPARKLES AND SHINES! SUPERIOR LOCATION BACKS TO WOODS IN FAVORITE KINGS CONTRIVANCE! SHINING HARDWOOD FLOORS; COMPLETELY REPLACED KITCHEN CABINETS, GRANITE, S/S APPLIANCES; BOTTOM LOAD FRIG. ROOF ANNUALLY MAINTAINED. ALL WINDOWS,DOORS REPLACED! PRICE REDUCED IN TIME FOR TOMORROW'S OPEN HOUSE!
  • Special Assessment Payment: Annually
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Upgraded Countertops, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace Features: Fireplace - Glass Doors
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Rear Entrance, Full, Fully Finished, Daylight, Full, Improved, Outside Entrance, Walkout Level, Workshop
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 2280
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2280
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 144.30
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2280
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 9870

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Pool Private: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street

Utilities

  • Refuse: 225.00
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling: Yes
  • 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: 36.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Bike Trail, Basketball Courts, Common Grounds, Community Center, Fitness Center, Pool Mem Avail, Picnic Area, Tot Lots/Playground
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Rules: Covenants, Alterations/Architectural Changes
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Other Fees: 929.88
  • Other Fees Frequency: Annually

Schools

  • School District: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
  • Elementary School: HAMMOND
  • Middle School: HAMMOND
  • High School: HAMMOND
  • School District Key: 121139568958
  • Elementary School: HAMMOND
  • High School: HAMMOND
  • Middle Or Junior School: HAMMOND

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 180200.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 101200.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Size Area: 1481
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1481.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2016
  • Zoning: NT

Building Info

  • Builder Name: HOWARD HOMES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15423096
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4005.22
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1416172162
  • Tax Lot: B 89
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1520
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Close Date: 01/27/2017

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 2022
Sold by
Katsakis Angela S
Bought by
Katsakis Angela S and Kerich John T
Current Estimated Value
$467,541

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 12, 2016
Closed on
Jan 22, 2017
Sold by
Norman Sarah R and Flynn Shelley
Bought by
Katsakis Angela S
Seller's Agent
Linda Odum
RE/MAX Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Ken Greenwald
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$334,900
Sold Price
$327,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,900
-2.36%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.35%
Original Mortgage
$321,077
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2007
Sold by
Allnutt Matthew G
Bought by
Norman Sarah Rw G and Flynn Shelley D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$66,750
Interest Rate
6.19%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2007
Sold by
Allnutt Matthew G
Bought by
Norman Sarah Rw G and Flynn Shelley D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$66,750
Interest Rate
6.19%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 2001
Sold by
Lehmuth William Louis
Bought by
Allnutt Matthew G

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 1997
Sold by
Lehmuth William Louis
Bought by
Lehmuth William Louis
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
Katsakis Angela S -- Brennan Title
Katsakis Angela S $327,000 Rgs Title Llc
Norman Sarah Rw G $333,900 --
Norman Sarah Rw G $333,900 --
Allnutt Matthew G $165,000 --
Lehmuth William Louis -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Katsakis Angela S $304,150
Previous Owner Katsakis Angela S $321,077
Previous Owner Norman Sarah R $257,600
Previous Owner Norman Sarah Rw G $66,750
Previous Owner Norman Sarah Rw G $66,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/27/2017 01/27/17 Sold $327,000 -0.6% $143 / Sq Ft
12/12/2016 12/12/16 Pending -- -- --
12/03/2016 12/03/16 Price Changed $329,000 -1.8% $144 / Sq Ft
11/12/2016 11/12/16 For Sale $334,900 -- $147 / 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 $5,522 $354,333 $0 $0
2023 $5,362 $346,700 $130,000 $216,700
2022 $5,145 $334,367 $0 $0
2021 $4,790 $322,033 $0 $0
2020 $4,790 $309,700 $101,200 $208,500
2019 $4,655 $300,267 $0 $0
2018 $4,259 $290,833 $0 $0
2017 $4,115 $281,400 $0 $0
2016 $898 $273,533 $0 $0
2015 $898 $265,667 $0 $0
2014 $877 $257,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Linda Odum

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Linda Odum

    Remax 100

    (443) 838-3783

    24 Total Sales

    Linda Odum
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  • Ken Greenwald

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Ken Greenwald

    Long & Foster

    (240) 273-8235

    20 Total Sales

    Ken Greenwald
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003936851

Bright MLS

APN: 16-172162

Maryland Howard County Columbia 21046 Kings Contrivance

9870 Softwater Way, Columbia, MD

This home is located at 9870 Softwater Way, Columbia, MD 21046 since 12 November 2016 and is currently estimated at $467,541, approximately $205 per square foot. This property was built in 1982. 9870 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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