5071 Whetstone Road

Closed 6/20/23

Sold

Last Sold Price

$660,000

6 beds3 baths2,715 sqft

5071 Whetstone Rd, Columbia, MD 21044

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.31 acresLot Size

1973Year Built

$243/sq ftPrice per sq ft

$1,428/yrHOA Fees

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Location, location, location! Welcome to this beautifully maintained and updated 6 bedroom split level home overlooking the Fairway Hills Golf Course. As you enter the property, you'll appreciate gleaming hardwood floors that flow through the formal living and dining room spaces all the way through to french doors leading to large covered deck overlooking wooded areas and the golf course. Off the entry, you will find a spacious and modern eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite...Location, location, location! Welcome to this beautifully maintained and updated 6 bedroom split level home overlooking the Fairway Hills Golf Course. As you enter the property, you'll appreciate gleaming hardwood floors that flow through the formal living and dining room spaces all the way through to french doors leading to large covered deck overlooking wooded areas and the golf course. Off the entry, you will find a spacious and modern eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops with access to a coveted two car garage. Step down from the entry and find a sunken family room with stunning fireplace and built-ins, perfect for a cozy evening with family and friends. This room is adjacent to a recently renovated multi-purpose space that can be used as an extra bedroom or recreation room complete with updated full bath, laundry area, and sliders out to the back patio. Upstairs you will find 5 additional bedrooms, one of which is the primary suite boasting a sitting area and updated ensuite bath. A second updated hall bath completes this level. A basement level with ample storage can be transformed into additional multi-purpose space. This inviting home is centrally located close to Route 29, Route 100, and Route 175 and all that Columbia offers. Couple this with proximity to Centennial Lake and Park and your days can be filled with outdoor activities. This home has been well cared for over the years and won't last long!

Listed by: Matthew Frederick Sieber 410.599.7614 matthew@valkenet.realestate • Valkenet Brokerage, LLC.
Listed by: Thomas C Valkenet 443.400.5229 thomas@valkenet.realestate • Valkenet Brokerage, LLC.

Listing closed: 06/20/2023 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDHW2027370

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Median sold price

$685,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

102.8%

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,464
Square Feet: 0.20
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Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3,048
Square Feet: 0.41
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Principal and Interest

$3,523

Property Taxes

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HOA Dues

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Property Information for 5071 Whetstone Road

Property Details

Taxes: $6,577 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Howard County
Tax ID Number: 1415029196
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: Yes
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Split Level
Levels/Stories: 3
Waterfront: No
Views: Garden/Lawn, Golf Course, Trees/Woods
Garage: Yes
Expected On Market Date: 04-28-2023
Subdivision: RUNNING BROOK
Subdivision: RUNNING BROOK (HOWARD MD)
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,715.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 690.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT: 690.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No

Building Information

Stories: 3
Year Built: 1973
Lot Size: 0.31 AC / 13,643 SF

Location

In City Limits: No
School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

School District County ID: 121139568958
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
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
Type of Condo: Home Owner Association

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2022
Tax Assessed Value: $463,033

Year Assessed: 2023
County Tax: $4,808
Improvement Assessed Value: $245,300
Land Assessed Value: $246,300
Clean Green Assessed: No
Front Foot Fee: $0
Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
Land Use Code: R
Refuse Fee: $325
Zoning: NT
Tax Lot: 40
School Tax: $0
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions

Concessions: Yes
Concessions Amount: $2,500
Concession Remarks: Inspection concession in the amount of $2500.00.

Rooms

Main

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

# Bathrooms Full 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: 5
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2

All Lower Levels

# Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 0

# Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0

Lower Level 1

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

# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0

Rooms

Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 2,715.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,715.00
Total SQFT: 3,405.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Frame
Roof: Asphalt
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8023/0731/3038/802307313038_512_384_WM_uieCvnU055i2-H7I.jpg
Flooring Type: Carpet, Engineered Wood, Hardwood, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
Basement Type: Partial, Unfinished
Foundation Details: Other
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, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-5, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
# Bathrooms Full: 3
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Parcel ID: 15405848

Ground Rent Exists: No

Parking

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

Total Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener

Interior Features

Interior Features: Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Refrigerator, Washer
Accessibility Features: None

Exterior Features

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Heat Pump(s), Programmable Thermostat
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS

Property History for 5071 Whetstone Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jun 20, 2023	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1513682497	$660,000	+6.7% / yr
Jun 20, 2023	Closed BRIGHT #MDHW2027370	$660,000	—
May 11, 2023	Pending BRIGHT #MDHW2027370		—
May 6, 2023	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW2027370		—
May 2, 2023	Pending BRIGHT #MDHW2027370		—
Apr 28, 2023	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW2027370	$639,000	—
May 4, 2016	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #572555885	$415,000	—
May 4, 2016	Closed BRIGHT #1003924769	$415,000	—
Mar 28, 2016	Pending BRIGHT #1003924769		—
Mar 11, 2016	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008055532	$435,000	—
Mar 11, 2016	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008055532		—
Mar 11, 2016	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003924769	$435,000	—
Oct 16, 2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008055532	$450,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
06/20/2023	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1513682497	$660,000 +6.7% / yr
06/20/2023	Closed BRIGHT #MDHW2027370	$660,000
05/11/2023	Pending BRIGHT #MDHW2027370	—
05/06/2023	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW2027370	—
05/02/2023	Pending BRIGHT #MDHW2027370	—
04/28/2023	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW2027370	$639,000
05/04/2016	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #572555885	$415,000
05/04/2016	Closed BRIGHT #1003924769	$415,000
03/28/2016	Pending BRIGHT #1003924769	—
03/11/2016	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008055532	$435,000
03/11/2016	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008055532	—
03/11/2016	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003924769	$435,000
10/16/2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008055532	$450,000

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

Public Records for 5071 Whetstone Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2026$7,668 ($639 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,715 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,715 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,643 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1973Year Renovated1973ZoningNTCountyHOWARDAPN15-029196

Schools near 5071 Whetstone Road

This home is within Howard County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
3/10	Running Brook Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.3 mi
8/10	Wilde Lake Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.5 mi
6/10	Wilde Lake High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.4 mi
2/10	Homewood School	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	1.9 mi
NR	Applications And Research Laboratory	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	2.0 mi
NR	Cedar Lane Special Center	Public - Choice school	PK to 12	6.3 mi


Rating	School	Distance
3/10	Running Brook Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.3 mi
8/10	Wilde Lake Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.5 mi
6/10	Wilde Lake High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.4 mi
2/10	Homewood School Public6 to 12 Choice school	1.9 mi
NR	Applications And Research Laboratory Public9 to 12 Choice school	2.0 mi
NR	Cedar Lane Special Center PublicPK to 12 Choice school	6.3 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: 5071 Whetstone Road, Columbia, MD 21044	$660,000	6	3	2,715	13,643
5067 Whetstone Road, Columbia, MD 21044	$244,900	–	3.5	2,313	13,349
5063 Whetstone Road, Columbia, MD 21044	–	–	2.5	2,393	12,821
5066 Whetstone Road, Columbia, MD 21044	–	–	2	2,750	13,760
5079 Whetstone Road, Columbia, MD 21044	$425,000	4	3	2,156	13,160
5062 Whetstone Road, Columbia, MD 21044	$474,000	6	3	2,715	12,850
5059 Whetstone Road, Columbia, MD 21044	$501,000	4	3	–	12,539
5058 Whetstone Road, Columbia, MD 21044	–	–	2.5	2,313	13,029
5056 Ten Mills Road, Columbia, MD 21044	–	–	2.5	2,313	12,628
5055 Whetstone Road, Columbia, MD 21044	$445,000	5	3	–	12,634
5046 Ten Mills Road, Columbia, MD 21044	–	–	2.5	2,304	12,642
5060 Ten Mills Road, Columbia, MD 21044	$600,000	6	3	2,715	13,830
5042 Ten Mills Road, Columbia, MD 21044	–	–	4.5	3,361	13,493
5051 Whetstone Road, Columbia, MD 21044	–	–	2.5	2,313	13,474
5038 Ten Mills Road, Columbia, MD 21044	$550,450	4	4	2,762	13,228
5086 Whetstone Road, Columbia, MD 21044	$604,990	4	3	2,715	14,069

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