4955 Chestnut St

Shady Side, MD 20764

$299,900
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
784 Sq. Ft.
$383 / Sq. Ft.
784
Sq. Ft.
$383
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 4/9/21
Closed 4/9/21

Description

"Pinch me, I'm too cute!" Prepare to fall in love with this incredibly charming 2BR/1BA with loft cottage, enclosed by a white picket fence & offering water access and views of the water from your driveway. Step inside the sunny foyer & don't miss the wainscoting, bench seating w/cubbies & hall closet. As you proceed into the home, you will love open layout and rustic hardwood floors throughout. Imagine cuddling up with a book by the painted brick wood stove fireplace with mantle, flanked by built-in..."Pinch me, I'm too cute!" Prepare to fall in love with this incredibly charming 2BR/1BA with loft cottage, enclosed by a white picket fence & offering water access and views of the water from your driveway. Step inside the sunny foyer & don't miss the wainscoting, bench seating w/cubbies & hall closet. As you proceed into the home, you will love open layout and rustic hardwood floors throughout. Imagine cuddling up with a book by the painted brick wood stove fireplace with mantle, flanked by built-in shelving & windows. As you proceed into the home, an arched entrance leads you to the dining room and kitchen. Filled with natural light, the kitchen has a window, back door to side porch & patio, as well as a pantry with additional storage and a stackable washer/dryer. An open staircase leads to the partially floored attic & loft with hard surface flooring -- currently utilized for additional bedroom & playroom. The fully fenced flat backyard has a covered brick patio & a large wooden shed. Situated in Avalon Shores, surrounded by the Western River, just off the Chesapeake Bay, with community dock, playground, swimming area, & boat ramp. Enjoy kayaking, canoeing, boating, sailing, SUP, crabbing, nearby beaches, playgrounds & hiking trails ...and everything else Shady Side has to offer! ONLY 45 minutes to DC! No Bay Bridge or RT 50 traffic! Only 20 minutes to Edgewater (with theaters, shops, restaurants), and just 25 minutes to downtown Annapolis. You'll LOVE life in the Chesapeake Bay area! A FANTASTIC weekend get-away cottage or cozy year-round home!
  1. Listed by Joan Stansfield • Keller Williams Realty
    P: (703)-505-3898 joan@stansfieldsignature.com

Property Details for 4955 Chestnut Street

Tax ID Number
020700190012379
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Bungalow, Cottage
Levels/Stories
1.5
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 10/04/2023 12:03 AM

Property Details for 4955 Chestnut Street

StatusClosed
MLS #MDAA460598
Days on Market6
Taxes$2,271 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1944
Lot Size0.11 AC / 5,000 SF
CountyAnne Arundel County
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Sold By Douglas Realty LLC

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Building Information for 4955 Chestnut Street

Stories-Year Built1944Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 5,000 SF

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Property Taxes

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Property Information for 4955 Chestnut Street

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121140671932
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: SHADY SIDE (ANNE ARUNDEL MD)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: SOUTHERN (ANNE ARUNDEL MD)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: SOUTHERN (ANNE ARUNDEL MD)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: ANNE ARUNDEL
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Access Features: Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Boat - Powered, Personal Watercraft (PWC), Public Access, Public Beach, Sail, Swimming Allowed, Waterski/Wakeboard
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Navigable Water: Yes
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water Body Name: West River
  • Water Body Type: River
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
  • Mean Low Water Feet: 5.00
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Assessed Value: $201,067
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • County Tax: $1,973
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $94,100
  • Land Assessed Value: $131,700
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 011
  • Section: A
  • Refuse Fee: $298
  • Zoning: R5
  • Tax Lot: 21
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Foyer, Loft, Attic, Primary Bathroom
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 2
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 3
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Other, Wood Stove
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Pantry
Room 5
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 7
  • Room Type: Loft
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Skylight(s), Flooring - Tile/Brick
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 2017
  • Total Finished SQFT: 784.00
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Rear Yard, Landscaping, Front Yard
  • Fencing: Rear, Picket
  • Location Type: River
  • Parcel ID: 15327111
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Gravel Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Pantry, Skylight(s), Stall Shower, Water Treat System, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Mantel(s), Wood
  • Appliances: Disposal, Dual Flush Toilets, Freezer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector
  • Window Features: Skylights
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Brick
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Community Docks Count: 1
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: StansfieldSignature.com

Property History for 4955 Chestnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 13, 2023

Expired

BRIGHT #MDAA2039850

—
Oct 7, 2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDAA2039850

—
Sep 28, 2022

Pending

BRIGHT #MDAA2039850

—
Jul 22, 2022

Price Change

BRIGHT #MDAA2039850

$329,000—
Jul 15, 2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDAA2039850

$349,000—
Apr 9, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1460617255

$299,900

+8.7% / yr

Apr 9, 2021

Closed

BRIGHT #MDAA460598

$299,900—
Mar 9, 2021

Pending

BRIGHT #MDAA460598

—
Mar 9, 2021

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #MDAA460598

—
Mar 4, 2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDAA460598

$299,900—
Jun 14, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #647433781

$257,500

+3.3% / yr

Jun 14, 2019

Closed

BRIGHT #MDAA393642

$257,500—
May 15, 2019

Pending

BRIGHT #MDAA393642

—
Mar 31, 2019

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDAA393642

$259,000—
Jul 9, 2009

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1008677504

$245,000—
Jul 9, 2009

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1008677504

—
Oct 31, 2008

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1008677504

$263,000—
Aug 4, 2003

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #128603531

$155,000—
Jul 24, 2003

Closed

BRIGHT #MDAA210674

$155,000—
Jun 20, 2003

Pending

BRIGHT #MDAA210674

—
Jun 17, 2003

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDAA210674

$149,900—
Jul 29, 1999

Closed

BRIGHT #MDAA259916

$79,900—
Jun 24, 1999

Pending

BRIGHT #MDAA259916

—
May 20, 1999

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDAA259916

$79,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/13/2023

Expired

BRIGHT #MDAA2039850

—
10/07/2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDAA2039850

—
09/28/2022

Pending

BRIGHT #MDAA2039850

—
07/22/2022

Price Change

BRIGHT #MDAA2039850

$329,000
07/15/2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDAA2039850

$349,000
04/09/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1460617255

$299,900

+8.7% / yr

04/09/2021

Closed

BRIGHT #MDAA460598

$299,900
03/09/2021

Pending

BRIGHT #MDAA460598

—
03/09/2021

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #MDAA460598

—
03/04/2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDAA460598

$299,900
06/14/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #647433781

$257,500

+3.3% / yr

06/14/2019

Closed

BRIGHT #MDAA393642

$257,500
05/15/2019

Pending

BRIGHT #MDAA393642

—
03/31/2019

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDAA393642

$259,000
07/09/2009

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1008677504

$245,000
07/09/2009

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1008677504

—
10/31/2008

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1008677504

$263,000
08/04/2003

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #128603531

$155,000
07/24/2003

Closed

BRIGHT #MDAA210674

$155,000
06/20/2003

Pending

BRIGHT #MDAA210674

—
06/17/2003

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDAA210674

$149,900
07/29/1999

Closed

BRIGHT #MDAA259916

$79,900
06/24/1999

Pending

BRIGHT #MDAA259916

—
05/20/1999

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDAA259916

$79,900

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Public Records for 4955 Chestnut Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$3,077 ($256 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt784 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt784 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1944ZoningR5CountyANNE ARUNDELAPN07-001-90012379Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 4955 Chestnut Street

This home is within Anne Arundel County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Shady Side Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Southern Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Southern High School
Public - 9 to 12
Central Special School
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Shady Side Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Southern Middle School
Public6 to 8

Southern High School
Public9 to 12

Central Special School
PublicPK 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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