NOT LISTED FOR SALE

9873 Softwater Way Columbia, MD 21046

Kings Contrivance Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $426,000 - $478,554

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,767 Sq Ft
$260/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 31, 2021

Last sale price $397,000 $225 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,051/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • River View
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Hammond Middle School Rated A
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of August 2021

Terrific Brick 4 Bedroom 3.5 Bath interior Townhouse in Kings Contrivance!! Updated with New Kitchen with Granite Counters, Stainless Steel Appliances! Upgraded Baths and fresh painted throughout! Newer HVAC & ROOF recently installed!! Nice deck that backs to wooded common area. Large Master Bedroom with walk-in closet and two additional closets. Close to all Major routes and local shopping center! Don't hesitate call an agent for a showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paul Stalker

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Listed on: 07/29/2021

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Lee Tessier

EXP Realty, LLC License #611586

EXP Realty, LLC

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,592

Year Built

  • Built in 1982

Lot Details

  • 1,393 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Landscaped
  • Backs to Trees or Woods

HOA Fees

  • $40 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • River
  • Woods

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Sliding Doors
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Country Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Rear Basement Entry

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Utilities

  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1416172200

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include snow removal
  • Hideaway Association
  • Built by HOWARD HOMES
  • Huntington Subdivision, 2200+ Floorplan

Recreation

  • Community Playground

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Security

  • Storm Doors

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,592

Year Built

Built in 1982

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$40 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2021-07-31
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Remarks Public: Terrific Brick 4 Bedroom 3.5 Bath interior Townhouse in Kings Contrivance!! Updated with New Kitchen with Granite Counters, Stainless Steel Appliances! Upgraded Baths and fresh painted throughout! Newer HVAC & ROOF recently installed!! Nice deck that backs to wooded common area. Large Master Bedroom with walk-in closet and two additional closets. Close to all Major routes and local shopping center! Don't hesitate call an agent for a showing today!
  • Special Assessment Payment: Annually
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Table Space, Combination Dining/Living, Primary Bath(s), Window Treatments, Stove - Wood
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Sliding Glass, Storm
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Basement, Laundry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Full, Fully Finished, Improved, Walkout Level
  • Total Sq Ft: 2280
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1767
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 250.00
  • 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: 9873

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 1
  • 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
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • View: River, Trees/Woods
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street

Utilities

  • Refuse: 325.00
  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 480.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Tot Lots/Playground
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Snow Removal
  • HOA Name: HIDEAWAY ASSOCIATION
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Fee Information

  • Front Foot Fee Pymt Freq: Annually

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • R Factor Ceilings: R-11
  • R Factor Ext Walls: R-30

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 010
  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees, Cul-De-Sac, Landscaping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1393.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Balcony
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: NT
  • In City Limits: No

Building Info

  • Builder Name: HOWARD HOMES

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15423100
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4592.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1416172200
  • Tax Page Number: 0000
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1767
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Close Date: 08/31/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 29, 2021
Closed on
Aug 31, 2021
Sold by
Hayden Kimberly N and Williams Kimberly H
Bought by
Taylor Suzanne
Seller's Agent
Paul Stalker
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
Buyer's Agent
Lee Tessier
EXP Realty, LLC
List Price
$380,000
Sold Price
$397,000
Premium/Discount to List
$17,000
4.47%
Current Estimated Value
$459,139

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$62,139
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.02%
Original Mortgage
$357,300
Outstanding Balance
$328,639
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$132,463

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 2001
Sold by
Barnard Curtis W
Bought by
Hayden Kimberly N

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 1997
Sold by
Rawlings Margaret Anne
Bought by
Barnard Curtis W and Barnard Erica A C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 1987
Sold by
Clinefelter William E
Bought by
Rawlings Margaret Anne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$79,800
Interest Rate
10.66%
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
Taylor Suzanne $397,000 Main Street Title Llc
Hayden Kimberly N $155,800 --
Barnard Curtis W $134,500 --
Rawlings Margaret Anne $114,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Taylor Suzanne $357,300
Previous Owner Williams Kimberly H $168,000
Previous Owner Hayden Kimberly N $200,000
Previous Owner Rawlings Margaret Anne $79,800
Closed Barnard Curtis W --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/31/2021 08/31/21 Sold $397,000 +4.5% $225 / Sq Ft
08/01/2021 08/01/21 Pending -- -- --
07/29/2021 07/29/21 For Sale $380,000 -- $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
2024 $5,435 $353,100 $0 $0
2023 $5,136 $331,000 $130,000 $201,000
2022 $4,923 $318,967 $0 $0
2021 $4,664 $306,933 $0 $0
2020 $4,578 $294,900 $101,200 $193,700
2019 $4,183 $290,100 $0 $0
2018 $4,168 $285,300 $0 $0
2017 $3,999 $280,500 $0 $0
2016 $738 $273,000 $0 $0
2015 $738 $265,500 $0 $0
2014 $720 $258,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Paul Stalker

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Paul Stalker

    BHHS PenFed (actual)

    (301) 312-2909

    2 in this area

    32 Total Sales

    Paul Stalker
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  • Lee Tessier

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Lee Tessier

    EXP Realty, LLC

    (410) 638-9555

    2 in this area

    1,645 Total Sales

    Lee Tessier
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDHW2002528

Bright MLS

APN: 16-172200

Maryland Howard County Columbia 21046 Kings Contrivance

9873 Softwater Way, Columbia, MD

This home is located at 9873 Softwater Way, Columbia, MD 21046 since 29 July 2021 and is currently estimated at $459,139, approximately $259 per square foot. This property was built in 1982. 9873 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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