503 Orkney Road
Closed 8/15/24
Closed 8/15/24
Description
Welcome to 503 Orkney Road, a three-story home built in 1895 and tastefully renovated over the last two years. This beautiful property retains much of its original charm, including gorgeous wood floors, pocket doors and meticulously restored windows that flood the space with natural light. High ceilings add to the home's expansive feel. Located in the highly walkable Belvedere neighborhood, this home offers easy access to urban conveniences such as restaurants, stores, Belvedere Square, and the historic...Welcome to 503 Orkney Road, a three-story home built in 1895 and tastefully renovated over the last two years. This beautiful property retains much of its original charm, including gorgeous wood floors, pocket doors and meticulously restored windows that flood the space with natural light. High ceilings add to the home's expansive feel. Located in the highly walkable Belvedere neighborhood, this home offers easy access to urban conveniences such as restaurants, stores, Belvedere Square, and the historic Senator Theater, a classic Art Deco venue listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The first floor welcomes you with a spacious open entrance hall leading to a comfortable living room. The 18' dining room features pocket doors and a cozy window seat, perfect for social gatherings. An office with direct access to a powder room provides a quiet work space, while the breakfast room, adorned with French doors, has a pass-thru to a fully renovated kitchen. The kitchen boasts granite countertops, generous cabinet space, and stainless steel appliances. The second floor offers four generous bedrooms, each equipped with ceiling fans. A 23' enclosed original sleeping porch can be accessed from two of the bedrooms, providing a unique and versatile space. The full bath features a tiled floor, a tub/shower combo with tiled walls, and an attractive vanity. The third floor houses a three-room Primary suite. The suite includes the Primary bedroom, a dressing room which includes the Primary bath (featuring a pocket door, a tub/shower combo, a vanity, and vinyl flooring), and a 13' walk-in closet with ample hanging space and shoe storage. A new Carrier Central AC unit serves the second and third floors. The lower level consists of a spacious 33' x 21' unfinished basement, home to the laundry area, a Weil-McLain gas steam boiler, a gas water heater and a 100 amp electrical panel. The exterior of the home has cedar shingles and vinyl siding, with roof surfaces made of slate, rubber, and asphalt shingles. A driveway in the front accommodates two cars. A 33' covered front porch invites relaxation. The large, private back yard is a serene oasis with a flagstone patio and mature plantings, including specimen trees.
503 Orkney Road is a rare find that blends historic charm with modern amenities, offering a beautiful home in a vibrant neighborhood.
503 Orkney Road is a rare find that blends historic charm with modern amenities, offering a beautiful home in a vibrant neighborhood.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/15/2024 12:00 AM
- Listed by Brandon F Gaines • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale RealtyP: (410) 804-9600 bgaines@yglteam.com
Property Details for 503 Orkney Road
Status
MLS #
MDBA2131470
Days on Market
4
Taxes
$6,790 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1895
Lot Size
0.23 AC / 9,997 SF
Tax ID Number
0327535136A012
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
Yes
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Victorian
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
Garage
No
Expected On Market Date
07-13-2024
Subdivision
BELVEDERE
Subdivision
BELVEDERE (BALTIMORE CITY MD)
Legal Subdivision
Ward 27
Municipality
Baltimore City
Total Parking Spaces
2
Central Air
No
Basement
Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT
2,969.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT
.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT
1,170.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source
Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT
1,170.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No
Property Condition
Excellent
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$475,000
Avg days on market
14
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
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Location
Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
Sold By Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
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Building Information for 503 Orkney Road
Stories3Year Built1895Building Size-Lot Size0.23 AC / 9,997 SF
Payment Calculator
$3,031 per month
30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest
Principal and Interest
$2,465
Property Taxes
$566
HOA Dues
$0
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1Property Information for 503 Orkney Road
Location
Location
- In City Limits: Yes
- School District Name: BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121137830454
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- Elementary School: GOVANS (BALTIMORE CITY MD)
- ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
- County: BALTIMORE CITY
Waterfront / Water Access
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
Association / Community Info
- HOA Name: BELVEDERE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
- Senior Community: No
- Type of Condo: Home Owner Association
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tax Assessed Value: $320,000
- Year Assessed: 2024
- County Tax: $322
- Improvement Assessed Value: $217,300
- City Town Tax: $6,467
- Land Assessed Value: $102,700
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Municipal Trash: Yes
- Land Use Code: R
- Section: 53
- Historic: No
- Zoning: R-3
- Tax Lot: 012
- School Tax: $0
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Rooms
Main
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Upper Level 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, Other, Office, Utility Room, Bathroom 1, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
- Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Foyer
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Wood
Room 2
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Wood
Room 3
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Length: 18.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wood
Room 4
- Room Type: Breakfast Room
- Room Length: 8.0
- Room Width: 7.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wood
Room 5
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Width: 9.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Countertop(s) - Granite, Lighting - Recessed, Kitchen - Gas Cooking
Room 6
- Room Type: Office
- Room Length: 13.0
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wood
Room 7
- Room Type: Half Bath
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Lighting - Recessed
Room 8
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wood
Room 9
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wood
Room 10
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Length: 13.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wood
Room 11
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Vinyl
Room 12
- Room Type: Bathroom 1
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick, Lighting - Recessed, Countertop(s) - Solid Surface, Bathroom - Tub Shower
Room 13
- Room Type: Other
- Room Length: 23.0
- Room Width: 9.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Lighting - Recessed, Flooring - Wood
Room 14
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Wood, Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 15
- Room Type: Sitting Room
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Primary Bedroom - Dressing Area, Primary Bedroom - Sitting Area, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Flooring - Wood, Ceiling Fan(s), Attached Bathroom
Room 16
- Room Type: Other
- Room Length: 13.0
- Room Width: 7.0
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Built-Ins, Lighting - Ceiling, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 17
- Room Type: Primary Bathroom
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Flooring - Vinyl
Room 18
- Room Type: Utility Room
- Room Length: 33.0
- Room Width: 21.0
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Basement - Unfinished, Flooring - Concrete
Building Info
Building Info
- Year Major Reno Remodel: 2023
- Total Finished SQFT: 2,969.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,969.00
- Total SQFT: 4,139.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Cedar
- Roof: Rubber, Slate, Asphalt
- Wall and Ceiling Types: Plaster Walls
- Flooring Type: Wood, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
- Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Unfinished
- Foundation Details: Stone
- Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-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, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 2
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Partly Wooded, Rear Yard
- Parcel ID: 13111863
- Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Driveway, On Street
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Formal/Separate Dining Room, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
- Fireplace: No
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Gas, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
- Accessibility Features: None
- Door Features: Storm, French
- Window Features: Storm, Wood Frame
- Laundry Type: Basement
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://portal.atlasphotogroup.com/videos/0190a300-ba58-7035-b530-267bdaf93ea9
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Play Area, Sidewalks
- Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Patio(s)
- Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
- Utilities: Natural Gas Available
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Other
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Radiator, Steam
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
- List Agent AOR: Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS
- List Agent URL: www.yermangainesteam.com
Property History for 503 Orkney Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2024 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1540765317 | $485,000 | +7.1% / yr |
| Aug 15, 2024 | Closed BRIGHT #MDBA2131470 | $485,000 | — |
| Jul 16, 2024 | Pending BRIGHT #MDBA2131470 | — | |
| Jul 16, 2024 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDBA2131470 | — | |
| Jul 13, 2024 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBA2131470 | $475,000 | — |
| Jul 2, 1999 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #42771203 | $86,500 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/15/2024 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1540765317 | $485,000 +7.1% / yr |
| 08/15/2024 | Closed BRIGHT #MDBA2131470 | $485,000 |
| 07/16/2024 | Pending BRIGHT #MDBA2131470 | — |
| 07/16/2024 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDBA2131470 | — |
| 07/13/2024 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBA2131470 | $475,000 |
| 07/02/1999 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #42771203 | $86,500 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 503 Orkney Road
Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$7,491 ($624 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,969 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,969 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,997 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1895Year Renovated1895ZoningR-3CountyBALTIMORE CITYAPN5136A-012
Schools near 503 Orkney Road
This home is within Baltimore City Public Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Govans Elementary School CharterPK to 5 | ||
Booker T. Washington Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Frederick Douglass High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School Public9 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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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 503 Orkney Road, Baltimore, MD 21212 | $485,000 | 5 | 3 | 2,969 | 9,997 |
$410,000 | 5 | 3 | 2,880 | 9,997 | |
$425,000 | 4 | 4 | 2,398 | 11,996 | |
$480,000 | 5 | 4 | 3,172 | 7,496 | |
– | – | – | – | – | |
– | – | 2 | 2,257 | 9,997 | |
– | – | – | – | 6,783 | |
– | – | – | 12,150 | – | |
$317,500 | 3 | 4 | – | 8,999 | |
$40,000 | – | 1 | 2,240 | 13,995 | |
– | – | – | 17,716 | – | |
$500,000 | – | – | – | 6,783 | |
– | – | – | – | 9,997 | |
$425,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,400 | 11,996 | |
$2,150,000 | – | – | 17,100 | – | |
– | – | 2 | 2,916 | 11,996 |
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