12331 Benson Branch Road

Closed 6/16/23
Closed 6/16/23
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$670,000
3 beds2,315 sqft
12331 Benson Branch Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.04 acresLot Size
1972Year Built
$289/sq ftPrice per sq ft
10 carsParking Spaces

Description

Location, Location, Location... Rare opportunity to own a meticulously maintained gem on 1.04 acre that backs to woods in the highly sought after Woodmark Community. This sunny and spacious contemporary/mid-century modern like 3BR/2BA home has walls of sliding glass windows from the dining and family room that open to an impressive and expansive deck. Nature lovers will love it here! Features of this quiet, serene, and move-in ready beauty include: Lots of natural light High ceilings Gas cooktop...Location, Location, Location... Rare opportunity to own a meticulously maintained gem on 1.04 acre that backs to woods in the highly sought after Woodmark Community. This sunny and spacious contemporary/mid-century modern like 3BR/2BA home has walls of sliding glass windows from the dining and family room that open to an impressive and expansive deck. Nature lovers will love it here! Features of this quiet, serene, and move-in ready beauty include: Lots of natural light High ceilings Gas cooktop and double ovens Hardwood floors in kitchen and Breakfast area that accommodates a desk and has built in cabinets Primary Bedroom is large with 2 closets Updated upstairs bathroom Freshly painted interior and exterior Wood burning fireplace in the upstairs family room Wood burning stove in the lower level family room Walk out lower level Additional room on the lower level has a closet and two windows Large laundry room on lower level Oversized 2 car garage Woodworker's Heaven with an impressive workshop in the garage with a wood/pellet burning stove and workbench with double drawers and attached plus lots of wooden shelves An additional workshop and storage in the lower level Ample storage Smoke free and Pet free home Patio area below the deck Mature landscaping Storage shed New roof Original owner On a quiet cul-de-sac street No HOA, but there is a voluntary community association that is $125 per year that hosts several welcoming events each year to give everyone the opportunity to get to know neighbors. Schools are published as Triadelphia Ridge Elementary, Folly Quarter Middle, and Glenelg High This property feels like a calm and peaceful retreat. Must see!
  • Listed by: Joanna E Banks 703.244.3158 jojo@margenau.com • Fairfax Realty of Tysons
Listing closed: 06/16/2023 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDHW2028864

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Median sold price

$720,000

Avg days on market

16

Sale-to-list ratio

98.3%

Ellicott City, MD

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Property Information for 12331 Benson Branch Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,431 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Howard County
  • Tax ID Number: 1403285340
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Contemporary, Mid-Century Modern
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Expected On Market Date: 06-10-2023
  • Subdivision: WOODMARK
  • Subdivision: WOODMARK (HOWARD MD)
  • Total Parking Spaces: 10
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: No
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,468.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: 847.00
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total Below Grade SQFT: 847.00
  • Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Excellent
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Lot Size: 1.04 AC / 45,302 SF
Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
  • School District County ID: 121139568958
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: TRIADELPHIA RIDGE (HOWARD MD)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: FOLLY QUARTER (HOWARD MD)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: GLENELG (HOWARD MD)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: HOWARD
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Assessed Value: $518,367
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • County Tax: $5,763
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $303,300
  • Land Assessed Value: $221,600
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Front Foot Fee: $0
  • Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Land Use Code: R
  • Refuse Fee: $310
  • Zoning: RRDEO
  • Tax Lot: 27
  • School Tax: $0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,315.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 15375867
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 8
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Garage - Side Entry, Additional Storage Area
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Carpet, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Open, Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: Septic = # of BR
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS

Property History for 12331 Benson Branch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 16, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1513682453

$670,000—
Jun 16, 2023

Closed

BRIGHT #MDHW2028864

$670,000—
Jun 5, 2023

Pending

BRIGHT #MDHW2028864

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/16/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1513682453

$670,000
06/16/2023

Closed

BRIGHT #MDHW2028864

$670,000
06/05/2023

Pending

BRIGHT #MDHW2028864

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Public Records for 12331 Benson Branch Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2026$8,638 ($720 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,548 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,468 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,080 SqFtStories1Lot Size45,302 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1972Year Renovated1972ZoningRRDEOCountyHOWARDAPN03-285340

Schools near 12331 Benson Branch Road

This home is within Howard County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Triadelphia Ridge Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Folly Quarter Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Glenelg High School
Public - 9 to 12
Homewood School
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Triadelphia Ridge Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Folly Quarter Middle School
Public6 to 8

Glenelg High School
Public9 to 12

Homewood School
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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This home: 12331 Benson Branch Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042
$670,000
3
2,315
45,302
12327 Benson Branch Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042
$350,000
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3.5
3,436
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12330 Benson Branch Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042
$500,000
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