12638 Balte Road
Closed 7/20/20
Closed 7/20/20
Description
Your West OC Search has ended.! This Coastal Contemporary one owner three bedroom, 2 &1/2 bath waterfront home with open floor plan could be your forever home today! The first floor features ceramic tile wood floors, gas fireplace,skylights, dining room area and a custom kitchen. The master bedroom features exterior door to sun-room and includes bath with soak tub, shower stall & dual sinks. The beautiful first floor family room overlooking the canal leads in to the 4 season sun-room and out to the...Your West OC Search has ended.! This Coastal Contemporary one owner three bedroom, 2 &1/2 bath waterfront home with open floor plan could be your forever home today! The first floor features ceramic tile wood floors, gas fireplace,skylights, dining room area and a custom kitchen. The master bedroom features exterior door to sun-room and includes bath with soak tub, shower stall & dual sinks. The beautiful first floor family room overlooking the canal leads in to the 4 season sun-room and out to the stamped concrete walkways and rear patio. The second floor features 2 bedrooms, one bath and has an loft/office with walk in door to huge storage area over the garage. The stamped concrete driveway leads into the two car garage provides private access to service hall with mud/laundry room and powder room into the kitchen. The sprinkler system provides green grass so you can be off to your private dock, enjoying the peaceful sanctuary environment while paddle-boarding, kayaking, canoeing crabbing and clamming out to Cape Isle of Wight Bay. Please contact Bernie for your private showing.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/20/2020 12:00 AM
- Listed by Bernice N Flax • EXIT Realty At The BeachP: (410) 629-9070 bernie@bernieflax.com
Property Details for 12638 Balte Road
Status
MLS #
MDWO113558
Days on Market
21
Taxes
$3,345 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
2004
Lot Size
0.15 AC / 6,600 SF
County
Tax ID Number
10-006317
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Coastal, Contemporary
Levels/Stories
2
Furnished
No
Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Features
Private Dock Site, Rip-Rap
Views
Canal, Garden/Lawn, Trees/Woods, Scenic Vista
Garage
Yes
Expected On Market Date
05-07-2020
Subdivision
CAPE ISLE OF WIGHT
Subdivision
CAPE ISLE OF WIGHT (WORCESTER MD)
Building Name
NONE AVAILABLE (OCEAN CITY MD)
Legal Subdivision
CAPE ISLE WIGHT
Municipality
Ocean City
Total Parking Spaces
4
Central Air
Yes
Basement
No
Above Grade Finished SQFT
2,402.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Estimated
Below Grade Finished SQFT
.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT
.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source
Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT
.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No
Property Condition
Good, Very Good
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$482,500
Avg days on market
74
Sale-to-list ratio
89.3%
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Location
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Sold By EXIT Realty At The Beach
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Building Information for 12638 Balte Road
Stories2Year Built2004Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,600 SF
Payment Calculator
$2,515 per month
30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest
Principal and Interest
$2,236
Property Taxes
$279
HOA Dues
$0
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1Property Information for 12638 Balte Road
Location
Location
- In City Limits: No
- School District Name: WORCESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121138066543
- SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
- Elementary School: OCEAN CITY (WORCESTER MD)
- ElementarySchoolSource: 3rd Party
- Middle Or Junior School: BERLIN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL (WORCESTER MD)
- MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- High School: STEPHEN DECATUR (WORCESTER MD)
- HighSchoolSource: 3rd Party
- County: WORCESTER
- MLS Area: West Ocean City (85)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
- Water View: Yes
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Access Features: Canoe/Kayak, Boat - Powered, Fishing Allowed, Personal Watercraft (PWC), Private Access, Waterski/Wakeboard
- Water Oriented: Yes
- Navigable Water: Yes
- Water Body Name: CAPE ISLE OF WIGHT
- Water Body Type: Canal
- Riparian Rights Y/N: Yes
- Docks Count: 1
- Dock Type and Features: Material - Composite
- Dock/Slip Conveys Y/N: true
- Dock/Slip Conveyance: Deeded
- Slips Count: 1
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
- Property Manager Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2019
- Tax Assessed Value: $346,900
- Year Assessed: 2020
- County Tax: $2,953
- Improvement Assessed Value: $0
- City Town Tax: $0
- Land Assessed Value: $0
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Municipal Trash: No
- Land Use Code: 011
- Agricultural Tax Due: No
- Historic: No
- Zoning: R-2
- Zoning Dscrp: Residential
- Tax Lot: 18
- School Tax: $0
- Tax Page Number: 0019
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
- Concessions: Yes
- Concessions Amount: $5,000
Rooms
Main
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Rooms
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Sun/Florida Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom
- Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
- Builder Name: Grace Construction
- Year Major Reno Remodel: 2011
- Total Finished SQFT: 2,402.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Total SQFT: 2,402.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Main Entrance Orientation: North
- Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
- Roof: Asbestos Shingle
- Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Cathedral Ceilings
- Flooring Type: Partially Carpeted, Other, Ceramic Tile
- Foundation Details: Crawl Space, Other
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 2
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
- Location Type: Canal
- Parcel ID: 5397710
- Additional Parcels: No
- Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street
- Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
- Total Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
- Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry, Additional Storage Area
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Bar, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Primary Bath(s), Pantry, Skylight(s), Soaking Tub, Stall Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Water Treat System, Window Treatments
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 1
- Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Mantel(s)
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Energy Efficient Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Oven - Self Cleaning, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater, Water Conditioner - Owned
- Accessibility Features: None
- Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Spa: No
- Exterior Features: Bump-outs, Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Lawn Sprinkler, Outbuilding(s), Sidewalks, Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Other
- Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
- Pool: No Pool
- Horse: No
Utilities
Utilities
- Utilities: Sewer Available, Phone, Cable TV, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Zoned, Ductless/Mini-Split, Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Heat Pump(s), Zoned, Other
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Hot Water: Electric
- Water Source: Private/Community Water
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
- List Agent AOR: Coastal Association of REALTORS (MD)
- List Agent URL: www.bernieflax.com
Property History for 12638 Balte Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2020 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #675804627 | $440,000 | — |
| Jul 20, 2020 | Closed BRIGHT #MDWO113558 | $440,000 | — |
| May 26, 2020 | Pending BRIGHT #MDWO113558 | — | |
| May 7, 2020 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDWO113558 | $480,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 07/20/2020 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #675804627 | $440,000 |
| 07/20/2020 | Closed BRIGHT #MDWO113558 | $440,000 |
| 05/26/2020 | Pending BRIGHT #MDWO113558 | — |
| 05/07/2020 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDWO113558 | $480,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 12638 Balte Road
Taxable ValueLand$154,800Additions$366,000Total$520,800
Tax Record2025$3,591 ($299 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,906 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,906 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2004Year Renovated2004ZoningR-2CountyWORCESTERAPN10-006317
Schools near 12638 Balte Road
This home is within Worcester County Public Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 4 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 6 | |||
| Public - | 7 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ocean City Elementary School PublicPK to 4 | ||
Berlin Intermediate School Public5 to 6 | ||
Stephen Decatur Middle School Public7 to 8 | ||
Stephen Decatur High School Public9 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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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 12638 Balte Road, Ocean City, MD 21842 | $440,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,402 | 6,600 |
– | – | 3 | 1,218 | 6,600 | |
$139,484 | – | – | – | 6,534 | |
– | – | 2 | 1,560 | 6,600 | |
– | – | 1 | 2,576 | 16,541 | |
$492,000 | 4 | 2 | 2,597 | 16,178 | |
$234,900 | 3 | 3 | 2,000 | 0 | |
$267,450 | 3 | 3 | 1,428 | 9,010 | |
$631,500 | 3 | 4 | 3,800 | 16,758 | |
$400,000 | 4 | 2 | 2,214 | 9,417 | |
$315,000 | – | 1 | 1,104 | 6,500 | |
– | – | 2 | 1,025 | 4,950 | |
$330,000 | – | 2.5 | 1,832 | 13,200 | |
$535,000 | 4 | 4 | 2,900 | 6,600 | |
$270,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,350 | 6,500 | |
$275,000 | 3 | 1 | 972 | 7,800 |
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