1540 Elm Road

Closed 2/24/21

Sunroom and upstairs porch face the Bay!

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Last Sold Price

$310,000

3 beds2 baths1,274 sqft$243/sqft

1540 Elm Rd, St. Leonard, MD 20685

Single FamilyProperty Type

5,000 sq ftLot Size

1956Year Built

$243/sq ftPrice per sq ft

$5/yrHOA Fees

3 carsParking Spaces

Description

SMECO has evaluated the large tree in front of the home and will be cutting it below power lines in early January Welcome to your charming beach cottage nestled one block from the Chesapeake Bay! This three bedroom/ two bath home has hardwood floors, a brick fireplace, back deck for entertaining and beautiful screened porch off of upstairs master bedroom with Bay views! A short walk to the bay and you'll enjoy a private community beach, fishing, bonfires and amazing views. There aren't many homes...SMECO has evaluated the large tree in front of the home and will be cutting it below power lines in early January Welcome to your charming beach cottage nestled one block from the Chesapeake Bay! This three bedroom/ two bath home has hardwood floors, a brick fireplace, back deck for entertaining and beautiful screened porch off of upstairs master bedroom with Bay views! A short walk to the bay and you'll enjoy a private community beach, fishing, bonfires and amazing views. There aren't many homes with these amenities in this price range so come take a tour today!

Listed by: Heather Heath 443.624.8690 heatherheathrealtor@gmail.com • RE/MAX One

Listing closed: 02/24/2021 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDCA179006

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$330,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

99.7%

a front view of a house with a yard and garage

1/14

$325,000

Sold 09/27/24

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,152
Square Feet: 0.17
Acres

6017 Maple Road, St. Leonard, MD 20685

1/39

$356,000

Sold 09/27/24

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,296
Square Feet: 0.28
Acres

5730 Oakcrest Drive, St. Leonard, MD 20685

1/37

$362,000

Sold 10/11/24

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,288
Square Feet: 0.18
Acres

5758 Oakcrest Drive, St. Leonard, MD 20685

1/36

$330,000

Sold 01/16/26

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 982
Square Feet: 0.4
Acres

6015 Poplar Road, St. Leonard, MD 20685

1/43

$375,000

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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,050
Square Feet: 0.11
Acres

4820 Maryland Avenue, St. Leonard, MD 20685

1/30

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Sold 07/31/26

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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,935
Square Feet: 0.30
Acres

5885 Valley Saint Leonard Md 20685, St. Leonard, MD 20685

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Bathrooms: 1,344
Square Feet: 0.45
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5882 Calvert Boulevard, St. Leonard, MD 20685

a view of a backyard with plants and large tree

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Bathrooms: 1,248
Square Feet: 0.25
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Bathrooms: 1,128
Square Feet: 0.19
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Property Information for 1540 Elm Road

Property Details

Taxes: $3,149 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Calvert County
Tax ID Number: 0501044079
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: Yes
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Craftsman, Cottage
Levels/Stories: 3
Furnished: No
Waterfront: No
Views: Bay
Garage: No
Expected On Market Date: 10-05-2020
Subdivision: LONG BEACH
Subdivision: LONG BEACH (CALVERT MD)
Legal Subdivision: LONG BEACH
Total Parking Spaces: 3
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,274.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
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

Building Information

Stories: 3
Year Built: 1956
Lot Size: 0.11 AC / 5,000 SF

Location

In City Limits: No
School District Name: CALVERT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School District County ID: 121139842846
SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
Elementary School: SAINT LEONARD (CALVERT MD)
ElementarySchoolSource: 3rd Party
Middle Or Junior School: SOUTHERN (CALVERT MD)
MiddleSchoolSource: 3rd Party
High School: CALVERT (CALVERT MD)
HighSchoolSource: 3rd Party
County: CALVERT

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: Yes
Water Access: Yes

Water Access Features: Fishing Allowed, Private Access, Swimming Allowed
Water Oriented: Yes
Navigable Water: Yes
Tidal Water: No
Water Body Name: Chesapeake Bay
Water Body Type: Bay

Association / Community Info

HOA Name: LONG BEACH CIVIC ASSOCIATION
HOA Condo Coop Amenities: Beach, Picnic Area, Recreational Center

Senior Community: No
Type of Condo: Home Owner Association

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2021
Tax Assessed Value: $267,467

Year Assessed: 2021
County Tax: $2,739
Improvement Assessed Value: $132,900
Land Assessed Value: $144,700
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 010
Section: A
Refuse Fee: $350
Historic: No
Zoning: R
Tax Lot: 29
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
TaxDataUpdatedYN: Yes

Lease Information

Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions

Concessions: Yes
Concessions Amount: $5,000

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

Rooms

Room List: Basement
Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,274.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,274.00
Total SQFT: 1,274.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3043/3036/5300/304330365300_512_384_WM_w2Wulm0xHrLHnxH7.jpg
Basement Type: Other
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Parcel ID: 14951477

Ground Rent Exists: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway
Driveway - # of Spaces: 3

Interior Features

Interior Features: Built-Ins, Dining Area, Kitchen - Table Space, Ceiling Fan(s), Wood Floors
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
Accessibility Features: None
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://www.corelistingmachine.com/home2/PJPMCW

Exterior Features

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Window Unit(s)

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Heat Pump - Oil BackUp
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: 60+ Gallon Tank
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Community Septic Tank, Private Septic Tank

Property History for 1540 Elm Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Feb 24, 2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1455022378	$310,000	+3.1% / yr
Feb 24, 2021	Closed BRIGHT #MDCA179006	$310,000	—
Jan 7, 2021	Pending BRIGHT #MDCA179006		—
Nov 1, 2020	Price Change BRIGHT #MDCA179006	$309,900	—
Oct 5, 2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDCA179006	$319,000	—
Apr 14, 2017	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #600469768	$275,000	+0.5% / yr
Apr 14, 2017	Closed BRIGHT #1003269899	$275,000	—
Mar 9, 2017	Pending BRIGHT #1003269899		—
Feb 3, 2017	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003269899	$275,000	—
Nov 10, 2016	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008198014		—
Jun 13, 2016	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008198014	$315,000	—
Oct 29, 2004	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #148634636	$260,000	+21.2% / yr
Oct 29, 2004	Closed BRIGHT #MDCA109634	$260,000	—
Sep 15, 2004	Pending BRIGHT #MDCA109634		—
Sep 6, 2004	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDCA109634	$259,999	—
Dec 20, 2001	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #82939464	$149,900	—
Dec 15, 2001	Closed BRIGHT #MDCA124102	$149,900	—
Nov 4, 2001	Pending BRIGHT #MDCA124102		—
Oct 19, 2001	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDCA124102	$149,900	—
Feb 21, 1997	Closed BRIGHT #MDCA138596	$119,900	—
Jan 22, 1997	Pending BRIGHT #MDCA138596		—
Sep 30, 1996	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDCA138596	$120,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
02/24/2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1455022378	$310,000 +3.1% / yr
02/24/2021	Closed BRIGHT #MDCA179006	$310,000
01/07/2021	Pending BRIGHT #MDCA179006	—
11/01/2020	Price Change BRIGHT #MDCA179006	$309,900
10/05/2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDCA179006	$319,000
04/14/2017	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #600469768	$275,000 +0.5% / yr
04/14/2017	Closed BRIGHT #1003269899	$275,000
03/09/2017	Pending BRIGHT #1003269899	—
02/03/2017	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003269899	$275,000
11/10/2016	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008198014	—
06/13/2016	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008198014	$315,000
10/29/2004	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #148634636	$260,000 +21.2% / yr
10/29/2004	Closed BRIGHT #MDCA109634	$260,000
09/15/2004	Pending BRIGHT #MDCA109634	—
09/06/2004	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDCA109634	$259,999
12/20/2001	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #82939464	$149,900
12/15/2001	Closed BRIGHT #MDCA124102	$149,900
11/04/2001	Pending BRIGHT #MDCA124102	—
10/19/2001	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDCA124102	$149,900
02/21/1997	Closed BRIGHT #MDCA138596	$119,900
01/22/1997	Pending BRIGHT #MDCA138596	—
09/30/1996	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDCA138596	$120,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1540 Elm Road

Taxable ValueLand$144,700Additions$194,500Total$339,200

Tax Record2025$3,600 ($300 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,274 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,274 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1956Year Renovated1956ZoningRCountyCALVERTAPN01-044079

Schools near 1540 Elm Road

This home is within Calvert County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
6/10	St Leonard Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	1.6 mi
4/10	Southern Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	4.0 mi
6/10	Calvert High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	8.8 mi
NR	Calvert Country School	Public - Choice school	PK to 12	8.3 mi
NR	Calvert County Alternative School	Public - Nearby school	6 to 12	8.8 mi
NR	Career And Technology Academy	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	8.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
6/10	St Leonard Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	1.6 mi
4/10	Southern Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	4.0 mi
6/10	Calvert High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	8.8 mi
NR	Calvert Country School PublicPK to 12 Choice school	8.3 mi
NR	Calvert County Alternative School Public6 to 12 Nearby school	8.8 mi
NR	Career And Technology Academy Public9 to 12 Choice school	8.9 mi

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: 1540 Elm Road, St. Leonard, MD 20685	$310,000	3	2	1,274	5,000
1536 Elm Road, St. Leonard, MD 20685	–	–	1	1,561	7,500
1544 Elm Road, St. Leonard, MD 20685	$220,000	2	2	–	5,000
1541 Elm Road, St. Leonard, MD 20685	–	–	1	928	7,500
1539 Elm Road, St. Leonard, MD 20685	$325,000	2	1	1,092	7,500
5865 Bayside Road, St. Leonard, MD 20685	$225,000	3	1	960	9,954
5875 Bayside Road, St. Leonard, MD 20685	$277,500	3	2	1,381	7,636
1528 Elm Road, St. Leonard, MD 20685	–	–	1	810	12,500
1535 Dogwood Road, St. Leonard, MD 20685	$219,900	3	2	1,456	7,500
1531 Elm Road, St. Leonard, MD 20685	$275,000	2	1	990	7,500
1527 Dogwood Road, St. Leonard, MD 20685	$125,000	2	1	–	7,500
5855 Bayside Road, St. Leonard, MD 20685	$219,000	2	2	–	10,000
6460 Long Beach Drive, St. Leonard, MD 20685	$200,000	3	1	1,562	8,373
1527 Elm Road, St. Leonard, MD 20685	–	–	1	920	5,000
5862 Hickory Road, St. Leonard, MD 20685	–	–	2	912	7,500
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