1608 Alston Road

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$345,000

4 beds3 baths1,898 sqft

1608 Alston Rd, Towson, MD 21204

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.28 acresLot Size

1957Year Built

$182/sq ftPrice per sq ft

7 carsParking Spaces

Description

Your wait is over! Affordable and well maintained Thornleigh single family home with almost 1,900 sq ft of finished living space! There are pergo floors and lots of windows for excellent natural light. There is fresh paint and many recent upgrades from the last few years including HVAC and all appliances. This home has 3 bedrooms (all with hardwood floors) and 2 full bathrooms on the top level with a 4th bedroom and/or office on the lower level. Downstairs there is also a half bathroom, additional...Your wait is over! Affordable and well maintained Thornleigh single family home with almost 1,900 sq ft of finished living space! There are pergo floors and lots of windows for excellent natural light. There is fresh paint and many recent upgrades from the last few years including HVAC and all appliances. This home has 3 bedrooms (all with hardwood floors) and 2 full bathrooms on the top level with a 4th bedroom and/or office on the lower level. Downstairs there is also a half bathroom, additional living/storage space, and cozy family room with access to the side yard. The storage is endless with closets, attic storage space, a large exterior shed, and more. There are three walkouts to the exterior, two driveways offering a total of 7+ parking spaces, a basketball hoop, and plenty of room for outdoor activities. Off the main level dining room, there is a large slider leading out to an oversized deck with foundational supports for potential additions. The backyard is flat with lots of privacy. The desirable Thornleigh neighborhood has access to a pool (additional expense), tennis courts, parks, playgrounds, access to a blue ribbon school (Riverside Elementary), and so much more without mandatory HOA fees. Welcome home!

Listed by: Julia H. Neal 410.491.7141 julia@thewhomegroup.com • Next Step Realty

Listing closed: 02/12/2021 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDBC515884

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Property Information for 1608 Alston Road

Property Details

Taxes: $4,800 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Baltimore County
Tax ID Number: 04080812000126
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Split Level
Levels/Stories: 3
Waterfront: No
Garage: No
Expected On Market Date: 01-06-2021
Subdivision: THORNLEIGH
Subdivision: THORNLEIGH (BALTIMORE MD)
Legal Subdivision: THORNLEIGH
Total Parking Spaces: 7
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Room Count: 11
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,898.00
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: Good

Building Information

Stories: 3
Year Built: 1957
Lot Size: 0.28 AC / 12,150 SF

Location

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

School District County ID: 121140087473
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
Elementary School: RIDERWOOD (BALTIMORE MD)
ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
County: BALTIMORE

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

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2020
Tax Assessed Value: $318,433

Year Assessed: 2020
County Tax: $3,246
Improvement Assessed Value: $163,500
Land Assessed Value: $154,500
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 010
Section: 1
Zoning: R
Tax Lot: 23
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 0

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2

All Lower Levels

# Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 1
# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1

Lower Level 1

# Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1

# Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1

Rooms

Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,898.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,898.00
Total SQFT: 1,898.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Brick
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3044/3435/6131/304434356131_512_384_WM_B8FN59EKTa8tAoIT.jpg
Basement Type: Partially Finished
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 1
Other Structure: Shed

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 1.00 x

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Parcel ID: 11764783

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway
Driveway - # of Spaces: 7

Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway

Interior Features

Interior Features: Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Wood Floors
Fireplace: No

Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Dryer - Gas, Washer, Water Heater, Oven/Range - Gas
Accessibility Features: None
Door Features: Storm, Sliding Glass
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Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Play Area, Sidewalks
Pool: Yes - Community

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer, Public Septic

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Harford County Association of REALTORS

Property History for 1608 Alston Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Feb 12, 2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1457344925	$345,000	+33.7% / yr
Feb 12, 2021	Closed BRIGHT #MDBC515884	$345,000	—
Jan 10, 2021	Pending BRIGHT #MDBC515884		—
Jan 10, 2021	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDBC515884		—
Jan 6, 2021	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBC515884	$345,000	—
Feb 25, 2004	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #138029828	$2,500	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
02/12/2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1457344925	$345,000 +33.7% / yr
02/12/2021	Closed BRIGHT #MDBC515884	$345,000
01/10/2021	Pending BRIGHT #MDBC515884	—
01/10/2021	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDBC515884	—
01/06/2021	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBC515884	$345,000
02/25/2004	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #138029828	$2,500

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

Public Records for 1608 Alston Road

Taxable ValueLand$154,500Additions$217,600Total$372,100

Tax Record2025$5,485 ($457 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,898 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,898 SqFtStories2Lot Size12,150 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1957CountyBALTIMOREAPN08-0812000126Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1608 Alston Road

This home is within Baltimore County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
10/10	Riderwood Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.5 mi
8/10	Dumbarton Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	3.3 mi
8/10	Towson High Law & Public Policy	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	3.1 mi
NR	Ridge Ruxton School	Public - Choice school	PK to 12	1.2 mi
8/10	George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	1.9 mi
NR	SOUTHEAST Edlp at Dundalk High School	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	2.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
10/10	Riderwood Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.5 mi
8/10	Dumbarton Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	3.3 mi
8/10	Towson High Law & Public Policy Public9 to 12 Serves this home	3.1 mi
NR	Ridge Ruxton School PublicPK to 12 Choice school	1.2 mi
8/10	George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology Public9 to 12 Choice school	1.9 mi
NR	SOUTHEAST Edlp at Dundalk High School Public9 to 12 Nearby school	2.5 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: 1608 Alston Road, Towson, MD 21204	$345,000	4	3	1,898	12,150
1606 Alston Road, Towson, MD 21204	$177,000	–	2	2,068	12,150
1610 Alston Road, Towson, MD 21204	$323,000	3	2	–	12,150
1607 Alston Road, Towson, MD 21204	$597,000	4	3	2,068	10,270
1605 Alston Road, Towson, MD 21204	–	–	2	2,853	9,680
1612 Alston Road, Towson, MD 21204	$278,000	–	2	2,068	12,150
853 Kellogg Road, Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093	$337,000	3	2	–	12,766
1609 Alston Road, Baltimore, MD 21204	–	–	2	1,612	10,270
1600 Alston Road, Towson, MD 21204	$385,000	–	2	2,084	17,917
1601 Alston Road, Towson, MD 21204	–	–	2	1,920	11,960
1611 Alston Road, Towson, MD 21204	$442,500	4	3	1,950	10,103
8308 Alston Road, Baltimore, MD 21204	$2,500	–	3	2,940	9,555
1602 Landon Road, Baltimore, MD 21204	$230,000	–	2	1,720	11,700
8306 Alston Road, Towson, MD 21204	–	–	3	1,736	11,131
1616 Alston Road, Towson, MD 21204	$340,000	4	2	–	10,904
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