3986 View Top Road

Closed 12/28/16

Sold

Last Sold Price

$400,000

5 beds3 baths

3986 View Top Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.83 acresLot Size

1978Year Built

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This bank owned jewel will need work to bring it back to its former glory but the stage is set to make this home SPECTACULAR. Some of the features are a family room addition, 1st fl master with huge walk in closet and private bath, pool in the rear along with 2 ponds for hrs of relaxation and enjoyment and more. House will not qualify for standard financing. As is.This bank owned jewel will need work to bring it back to its former glory but the stage is set to make this home SPECTACULAR. Some of the features are a family room addition, 1st fl master with huge walk in closet and private bath, pool in the rear along with 2 ponds for hrs of relaxation and enjoyment and more. House will not qualify for standard financing. As is.

Listed by: Deric S Beckett 443.864.2799 ivegotadeal4you@yahoo.com • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

Listing closed: 12/28/2016 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1003922915

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$831,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

99.8%

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,806
Square Feet: 0.73
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Property Information for 3986 View Top Road

Property Details

Taxes: $7,589 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Howard County
Tax ID Number: 1402262231
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Colonial
Levels/Stories: 3+
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (HOWARD MD)
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
New Construction: No

Building Information

Year Built: 1978
Lot Size: 0.83 AC / 35,937 SF

Location

School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
School District County ID: 121139568958

Elementary School: NORTHFIELD (HOWARD MD)
Middle Or Junior School: DUNLOGGIN (HOWARD MD)
High School: CENTENNIAL (HOWARD MD)
County: HOWARD

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: $510,500

Year Assessed: 2015
County Tax: $5,939
Improvement Assessed Value: $306,100
Land Assessed Value: $204,400
Special Assessment Pymnt: Annually
Refuse Fee: $210
Zoning: R20
Tax Lot: 6

Lease Information

Concessions: Yes
Concessions Amount: $12,000

Rooms

Main

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

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

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
# Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0

Lower Level 1

# Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0

# Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0

Rooms

Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 4,565.00
Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet

Construction Materials: Combination, Brick
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3006/3698/8874/300636988874_512_384_WM_7hMgpJAT_Tps4p6e.jpg
Basement Type: Rear Entrance, Full, Space For Rooms, Partially Finished
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
# Bathrooms Full: 3
# Bathrooms Half: 0
Property Attached Y/N: false

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Area: 35,937.00
Parcel ID: 15365946

Parking

Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2

Total Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage

Interior Features

Interior Features: Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Primary Bath(s)
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Accessibility Features: None
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://tour.circlepix.com/home2/AAAPFK

Exterior Features

Pool: Yes - Personal
Pool Private: Yes

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling: Yes

Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Septic Exists

Property History for 3986 View Top Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Dec 28, 2016	Closed BRIGHT #1003922915	$400,000	—
Nov 22, 2016	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #596775174	$400,000	+1.0% / yr
Oct 21, 2016	Pending BRIGHT #1003922915		—
Jan 21, 2016	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003922915	$594,000	—
Aug 10, 2001	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #77210278	$345,000	—
Aug 6, 2001	Closed BRIGHT #MDHW169256	$345,000	—
Jun 29, 2001	Pending BRIGHT #MDHW169256		—
May 23, 2001	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW169256	$375,000	—
Oct 5, 1999	Expired BRIGHT #MDHW211582	$345,000	—
Oct 6, 1998	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW211582	$339,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
12/28/2016	Closed BRIGHT #1003922915	$400,000
11/22/2016	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #596775174	$400,000 +1.0% / yr
10/21/2016	Pending BRIGHT #1003922915	—
01/21/2016	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003922915	$594,000
08/10/2001	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #77210278	$345,000
08/06/2001	Closed BRIGHT #MDHW169256	$345,000
06/29/2001	Pending BRIGHT #MDHW169256	—
05/23/2001	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW169256	$375,000
10/05/1999	Expired BRIGHT #MDHW211582	$345,000
10/06/1998	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW211582	$339,900

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

Public Records for 3986 View Top Road

Taxable ValueLand$227,400Additions$692,500Total$919,900

Tax Record2026$13,704 ($1,142 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths4Total Finished SqFt5,365 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,565 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt800 SqFtStories2Lot Size35,937 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1978Year Renovated1978ZoningR20CountyHOWARDAPN02-262231

Schools near 3986 View Top Road

This home is within Howard County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Northfield Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.6 mi
8/10	Dunloggin Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.7 mi
9/10	Centennial High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	2.6 mi
2/10	Homewood School	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	4.1 mi
NR	Applications And Research Laboratory	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	4.2 mi
NR	Cedar Lane Special Center	Public - Choice school	PK to 12	8.9 mi
NR	St. Johns Parish Day School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 5	0.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Northfield Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.6 mi
8/10	Dunloggin Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.7 mi
9/10	Centennial High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	2.6 mi
2/10	Homewood School Public6 to 12 Choice school	4.1 mi
NR	Applications And Research Laboratory Public9 to 12 Choice school	4.2 mi
NR	Cedar Lane Special Center PublicPK to 12 Choice school	8.9 mi
NR	St. Johns Parish Day School PrivatePK to 5 Nearby school	0.9 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: 3986 View Top Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042	$400,000	5	3	–	35,937
View Top Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042	$460,000	–	–	–	221,285
3971 View Top Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042	$690,000	4	4	3,173	89,298
3982 View Top Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042	–	–	3.5	3,560	35,675
3987 View Top Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042	–	–	2.5	2,630	20,516
3991 View Top Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042	$675,000	4	4	2,972	19,994
3994 View Top Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042	$525,000	5	4	6,198	26,136
3978 View Top Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042	$550,000	5	4	2,589	29,925
3974 View Top Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042	$850,000	5	4	3,749	43,560
4001 High Point Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042	$534,240	3	3	2,334	19,819
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