13779 Old Rover Road
Closed 7/31/19
Closed 7/31/19
Description
RARE opportunity to own property in Western Howard County at this price point. This charming cottage is absolutely perfect! Turnkey and ready to enjoy the quiet. Enter from the front covered porch into a foyer/mud room with built-in benches and closet. The great room reveals a large comfortable room with Regency wood burning stove in addition to the warm hot water baseboard heat serving the entire house. Main bedroom is generous, wall-to-wall closets, hardwood flooring, bathroom boasts bead board...RARE opportunity to own property in Western Howard County at this price point. This charming cottage is absolutely perfect! Turnkey and ready to enjoy the quiet. Enter from the front covered porch into a foyer/mud room with built-in benches and closet. The great room reveals a large comfortable room with Regency wood burning stove in addition to the warm hot water baseboard heat serving the entire house. Main bedroom is generous, wall-to-wall closets, hardwood flooring, bathroom boasts bead board wainscoting, rear hall with stacked full sized washer/dryer closet and linen, storage closet. Second bedroom opens to rear hall and mud room. Huge rear table space kitchen with rows of recessed lighting, stainless appliances and easy access to the rear patio complete with fire pit, low voltage lighting and carriage lights. Garage provides tremendous storage space and ample room for equipment and projects. Oversized garage and outside parking for 8 cars. The well with jet pump pit is located near the patio, septic at the rear of the driveway, utility rear shed houses a brand new boiler with tankless on-demand hot water service and new water conditioner. Major renovation in 2008 to include new flooring, bath, kitchen, master bedroom addition and replaced windows; 2018 added new siding, architectural roofing, enclosed entry porch/foyer/mud room, large patio, stone walls, fire pit and extensive hardscape, new 275 gallon exterior oil tank, new boiler, tankless hot water heater, water softener. If you crave the country minutes from Western Regional Park Complex and Library, appreciate the convenience of commuting routes nearby, love to see the stars at night then this is the setting and home for you. You won't be disappointed. Almost Heaven.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/31/2019 12:00 AM
- Listed by Sharon L Keeny • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.P: (410) 715-2743 sharon.keeny@longandfoster.com
- Listed by Anne B Douglas • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.P: (410) 206-9993 anne.douglas@longandfoster.com
Property Details for 13779 Old Rover Road
Status
MLS #
MDHW264946
Days on Market
15
Taxes
$4,758 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1954
Lot Size
0.23 AC / 10,236 SF
County
Tax ID Number
1404308654
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Cottage
Levels/Stories
1
Waterfront
No
Views
Garden/Lawn, Street, Trees/Woods
Garage
Yes
Expected On Market Date
06-14-2019
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE (HOWARD MD)
Cross Street
Tall Ships
Total Parking Spaces
9
Central Air
Yes
Basement
No
Above Grade Finished SQFT
960.00
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
Very Good
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$475,000
Avg days on market
38
Sale-to-list ratio
100.3%
West Friendship, MD
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Location
Listing Courtesy of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Sold By RE/MAX Advantage Realty
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Building Information for 13779 Old Rover Road
Stories1Year Built1954Building Size-Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,236 SF
Payment Calculator
$2,048 per month
30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest
Principal and Interest
$1,652
Property Taxes
$397
HOA Dues
$0
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1Property Information for 13779 Old Rover Road
Location
Location
- In City Limits: No
- School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
- School District County ID: 121139568958
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- Elementary School: BUSHY PARK (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
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2019
- Tax Assessed Value: $255,300
- Year Assessed: 2019
- County Tax: $2,874
- Improvement Assessed Value: $80,300
- Land Assessed Value: $175,000
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: 010
- Refuse Fee: $310
- Zoning: RRDEO
- Zoning Dscrp: RRDEO
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- TaxDataUpdatedYN: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
- Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
Rooms
- Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
- Stories: Main
Building Info
Building Info
- Year Major Reno Remodel: 2018
- Total Finished SQFT: 960.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 864.00
- Total SQFT: 960.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Block, Stick Built, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt, Architectural Shingle
- Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
- Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminated
- Foundation Details: Crawl Space, Block
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 1
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Landscaping, Level, Partly Wooded, Rear Yard, Trees/Wooded
- Road Surface Type: Black Top
- Road Responsibility: City/County
- Location Type: Rural
- Parcel ID: 15378849
- Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway, On Street
- Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 8
- Parking Features: Gravel Driveway, Lighted Parking
- Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Attic, Entry Level Bedroom, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Recessed Lighting, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Country, Wainscotting, Water Treat System, Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Wood Stove
- Fireplace: No
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer - Front Loading, Dryer - Electric, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer - Front Loading, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater - Tankless, Washer/Dryer Stacked
- Accessibility Features: None
- Window Features: Double Pane, Vinyl Clad
- Laundry Type: Main Floor, Has Laundry
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights, Stone Retaining Walls
- Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
- Pool: No Pool
- Horse: No
Utilities
Utilities
- Utilities: Above Ground, Cable TV, Fiber Optics Available
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C, Programmable Thermostat
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water, Programmable Thermostat
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Hot Water: Tankless, Other
- Water Source: Conditioner, Filter, Well
- Sewer Septic: Holding Tank, Septic Exists, Within 50 FT
- Electric Service: 220 Volts
Confidential Data
Listing Office
- List Agent AOR: Howard County Association of REALTORS
- List Agent URL: www.keenyteam.com
Property History for 13779 Old Rover Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2019 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #652052828 | $325,000 | +7.0% / yr |
| Jul 31, 2019 | Closed BRIGHT #MDHW264946 | $325,000 | — |
| Jun 27, 2019 | Pending BRIGHT #MDHW264946 | — | |
| Jun 13, 2019 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW264946 | $325,000 | — |
| Jan 18, 2007 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #218246739 | $140,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 07/31/2019 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #652052828 | $325,000 +7.0% / yr |
| 07/31/2019 | Closed BRIGHT #MDHW264946 | $325,000 |
| 06/27/2019 | Pending BRIGHT #MDHW264946 | — |
| 06/13/2019 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW264946 | $325,000 |
| 01/18/2007 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #218246739 | $140,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 13779 Old Rover Road
Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$5,319 ($443 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt864 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt864 SqFtStories1Lot Size10,236 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1954Year Renovated1954ZoningRRDEOCountyHOWARDAPN04-308654
Schools near 13779 Old Rover Road
This home is within Howard County Public Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Bushy Park Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Folly Quarter Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Glenelg High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Applications And Research Laboratory 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: 13779 Old Rover Road, West Friendship, MD 21794 | $325,000 | 2 | 1 | 960 | 10,236 |
$1,000,000 | 5 | 5 | 3,703 | 48,787 | |
– | – | 3.5 | 2,244 | 128,502 | |
– | – | 2.5 | 2,728 | 46,174 | |
– | – | 3 | 2,176 | 87,556 | |
– | – | 3.5 | 2,708 | 95,832 | |
– | – | 2.5 | 2,768 | 53,579 | |
– | – | 2.5 | 2,600 | 175,547 | |
$785,000 | 5 | 5 | 6,319 | 125,453 | |
– | – | 3 | 1,438 | 148,104 | |
– | – | 1 | 1,120 | 43,560 | |
$650,000 | 5 | 4 | – | 49,658 | |
– | – | 2.5 | 2,303 | 57,064 | |
$970,000 | 4 | 5 | 3,276 | 186,872 | |
$645,000 | 5 | 4 | 2,339 | 40,902 | |
– | – | 2.5 | 2,136 | 125,453 |
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