253 Ridge Avenue

Closed 4/29/16

Last Sold Price

$229,000

3 beds2 baths

253 Ridge Ave, Towson, MD 21286

Description

Step in to your dream home. 3BR meticulously maintained home in desirable Towson. Kit updates incl granite counters and stain steel appliances. Updated baths and fresh paint throughout. CAC 2014, Cedar closet LL. Wonderful deck overlooks 2 car pking pad. Conveniently located: Walking distance to mall, Towson U,, movies and restaurants. Beautiful landscaping and flowers to be in bloom soon.Step in to your dream home. 3BR meticulously maintained home in desirable Towson. Kit updates incl granite counters and stain steel appliances. Updated baths and fresh paint throughout. CAC 2014, Cedar closet LL. Wonderful deck overlooks 2 car pking pad. Conveniently located: Walking distance to mall, Towson U,, movies and restaurants. Beautiful landscaping and flowers to be in bloom soon.

LISTING CLOSED: 04/29/2016 12:00 AM

Listed by Jackie Orsini • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
P: (410)-294-0200 jackieo@lnf.com

Property Details for 253 Ridge Avenue

Status

Closed

MLS #

1002394364

Days on Market

Taxes

$2,661 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Townhouse

MLS Type

Residential / Ground Rent

Year Built

1944

Lot Size

0.05 AC / 1,980 SF

County

Baltimore County

Tax ID Number

04090912590220

Ownership

Ground Rent

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Interior Row/Townhouse

Style

Traditional

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

Garage

Subdivision

AIGBURTH

Subdivision

AIGBURTH (BALTIMORE MD)

Legal Subdivision

AIGBURTH

Total Parking Spaces

Central Air

Yes

Basement

Yes

New Construction

Construction Completed

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Building Information for 253 Ridge Avenue

Stories-Residences-Year Built1944Building Size-Lot Size0.05 AC / 1,980 SF

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$1,386 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,164

Property Taxes

$222

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Property Information for 253 Ridge Avenue

Location

School District Name: BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District County ID: 121140087473

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: 2015
Tax Assessed Value: $170,800

Year Assessed: 2016
County Tax: $2,070
Improvement Assessed Value: $100,800
Land Assessed Value: $70,000
Special Assessment Pymnt: Annually
Tax Lot: 60

Lease Information

Concessions: Yes
Concessions Amount: $4,000

Rooms

Main

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

# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0

Lower Level 1

# Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen
Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,152.00
Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet

Construction Materials: Brick
Roof: Slate
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3006/5227/1564/300652271564_512_384_WM_PiTPgip6DtCN_9px.jpg
Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
Basement Type: Rear Entrance, Full
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 0

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Area: 1,980.00
Parcel ID: 11789533

Ground Rent Amount: $90
Ground Rent Payment Frequency: Annually
Capitalized Value-Ground Rent: $1,500

Parking

Type Of Parking: None
Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry

Interior Features

Interior Features: Kitchen - Country, Built-Ins, Upgraded Countertops, Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Traditional
Fireplace: No

Fireplaces Count: 0
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Icemaker, Dryer, Washer, Freezer, Stove
Accessibility Features: None
Window Features: Screens

Exterior Features

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

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

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Radiator
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: No Septic System

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent URL: www.jackieosellshomes.com

Property History for 253 Ridge Avenue

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Apr 29, 2016	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #571038200	$229,000	+0.3% / yr
Apr 29, 2016	Closed BRIGHT #1002394364	$229,000	—
Mar 27, 2016	Pending BRIGHT #1002394364		—
Mar 24, 2016	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002394364	$229,000	—
Feb 27, 2006	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #196858713	$223,000	—
Feb 27, 2006	Closed BRIGHT #MDBC122400	$223,000	—
Jan 26, 2006	Pending BRIGHT #MDBC122400		—
Jan 23, 2006	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBC122400	$210,000	—
Jan 17, 1998	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1006755416	$85,900	—
Dec 31, 1997	Closed BRIGHT #MDBC327374	$83,500	—
Dec 1, 1997	Pending BRIGHT #MDBC327374		—
Dec 1, 1997	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBC327374	$83,500	—
Feb 9, 1997	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1006755416	$85,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
04/29/2016	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #571038200	$229,000 +0.3% / yr
04/29/2016	Closed BRIGHT #1002394364	$229,000
03/27/2016	Pending BRIGHT #1002394364	—
03/24/2016	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002394364	$229,000
02/27/2006	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #196858713	$223,000
02/27/2006	Closed BRIGHT #MDBC122400	$223,000
01/26/2006	Pending BRIGHT #MDBC122400	—
01/23/2006	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBC122400	$210,000
01/17/1998	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1006755416	$85,900
12/31/1997	Closed BRIGHT #MDBC327374	$83,500
12/01/1997	Pending BRIGHT #MDBC327374	—
12/01/1997	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBC327374	$83,500
02/09/1997	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1006755416	$85,900

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

Public Records for 253 Ridge Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$70,000Additions$210,800Total$280,800

Tax Record2025$3,545 ($295 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,377 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,152 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt225 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,980 SqFtStyleTownhouseYear Built1944CountyBALTIMOREAPN09-0912590220Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 253 Ridge Avenue

This home is within Baltimore County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Hampton Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	1.5 mi
6/10	Dumbarton Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.3 mi
9/10	Towson High Law & Public Policy	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.4 mi
NR	Northwest Edlp at Milford Mill Academy	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.7 mi
NR	Southwest Edlp at Woodlawn High School	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.7 mi
NR	Central Edlp at Loch Raven High School	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.7 mi
NR	Calvert Hall College High School	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.7 mi
NR	Jemicy School - Upper School	Private - Nearby school	8 to 12	0.8 mi
NR	Immaculate Conception School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Hampton Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	1.5 mi
6/10	Dumbarton Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.3 mi
9/10	Towson High Law & Public Policy Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.4 mi
NR	Northwest Edlp at Milford Mill Academy Public9 to 12 Nearby school	0.7 mi
NR	Southwest Edlp at Woodlawn High School Public9 to 12 Nearby school	0.7 mi
NR	Central Edlp at Loch Raven High School Public9 to 12 Nearby school	0.7 mi
NR	Calvert Hall College High School Private9 to 12 Nearby school	0.7 mi
NR	Jemicy School - Upper School Private8 to 12 Nearby school	0.8 mi
NR	Immaculate Conception School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.8 mi

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 253 Ridge Avenue, Towson, MD 21286	$229,000	3	2	–	1,980
263 Ridge Avenue, Towson, MD 21286	$270,000	3	1	1,440	1,980
247 Ridge Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21286	$228,000	3	2	–	3,080
245 Ridge Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21286	$263,000	3	2	1,440	1,980
265 Ridge Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21286	$60,000	–	1	1,152	1,980
256 Ridge Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21286	–	–	1	1,152	2,250
236 Burke Avenue, Towson, MD 21286	$565,000	5	4	2,568	6,250
267 Ridge Avenue, Towson, MD 21286	$208,000	3	2	1,440	1,980
269 Ridge Avenue, Towson, MD 21286	$190,000	–	–	–	2,530
254 Ridge Avenue, Towson, MD 21286	–	–	1	1,152	2,875
252 Ridge Avenue, Towson, MD 21286	–	–	2	1,232	6,250
232 Burke Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21286	–	–	1	1,833	6,250
250 Ridge Avenue, Towson, MD 21286	$125,000	–	1	1,440	3,146
262 Ridge Avenue, Towson, MD 21286	$93,000	–	2	1,152	2,875
237 Ridge Avenue, Towson, MD 21286	$232,000	3	2	1,440	2,750
258 Ridge Avenue, Towson, MD 21286	$220,000	3	1	1,440	2,250

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