523 Orkney Rd
Description
Inside, a welcoming foyer with high ceilings leads you to two spacious living areas, easily adaptable for dining or lounging. Contemporary...A captivating historic home that seamlessly blends the charm of the 1920s with modern updates. Nestled on a picturesque corner lot, this gem features a sprawling yard with mature trees and a kaleidoscope of vibrant plants and flowers, creating a private sanctuary. The charming wrap-around porch with swing is perfect for soaking in the peace of the friendly neighborhood.
Inside, a welcoming foyer with high ceilings leads you to two spacious living areas, easily adaptable for dining or lounging. Contemporary light fixtures, polished hardwood floors, and a decorative fireplace contribute to the inviting atmosphere. The updated kitchen effortlessly combines modern amenities with timeless style. Additionally, a conveniently located full bathroom and a main floor bedroom or office space offer functionality on the main level.
Upstairs boasts a full bath + 4 bedrooms, providing ample space for a large family or guests. The primary bedroom has a bonus room that would make a great plant haven or extra storage space, adding to the home’s versatility. A finished attic presents further potential, suitable for an additional bedroom, storage, playroom, or creative workspace.
The proprietors have meticulously maintained this home with an array of updates that include modernized electrical systems, copper piping, new oven, new washer, + more! The green space has been thoughtfully landscaped with native plants, enhancing the home's natural beauty and ecological friendliness.
Situated in a prime area, you'll have quick access to both city and county amenities. You can easily stroll to Belvedere Square, Lake Evesham Park, and local favorites Hex Ferments, Heritage Smokehouse, and Swallow at the Hollow. A short drive brings you to grocery and convenience stores, dining options, Stoneleigh Bowling Alley, and the Charmery ice cream shop.
Don’t miss out on the endless possibilities this spacious and flexible home offers!
Listing Agent
![Shanna Moinizand]()
shanna.moinizand@compass.comP: (301)-922-0506
Property Details for 523 Orkney Road
Property Details for 523 Orkney Road
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | MDBA2124758 |
| Days on Market | 7 |
| Taxes | $7,224 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 AC / 8,999 SF |
| County | Baltimore Independent City |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2% |
Location
Sold By Compass
Building Information for 523 Orkney Road
Payment Calculator
$2,766 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
$2,164
$602
$0
Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes
1Property Information for 523 Orkney Road
- In City Limits: Yes
- School District Name: BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121137830454
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: BALTIMORE CITY
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Tax Year: 2023
- Tax Assessed Value: $306,100
- Year Assessed: 2023
- County Tax: $343
- Improvement Assessed Value: $166,000
- City Town Tax: $6,881
- Land Assessed Value: $37,500
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: R
- Section: 53
- Zoning: R-3
- Tax Lot: 020
- School Tax: $0
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Basement, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Attic, Hobby Room
- Stories: Main, Upper 1
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Room Type: Foyer
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Room Type: Basement
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Room Type: Hobby Room
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Room Type: Bedroom 5
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Room Type: Attic
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Attic - Finished
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Total Finished SQFT: 2,635.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,635.00
- Total SQFT: 3,625.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Cedar
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet
- Basement Type: Other, 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, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 2
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Rear Yard, Landscaping
- Parcel ID: 13111875
- Type Of Parking: On Street
- Interior Features: Pantry, Upgraded Countertops, Dining Area, Wood Floors, Carpet, Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Entry Level Bedroom
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 1
- Fireplace Features: Non-Functioning
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator
- Accessibility Features: None
- Laundry Type: Basement
- Outdoor Living Structures: Wrap Around, Porch(es)
- Pool: No Pool
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Radiator
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- List Agent AOR: Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS
Property History for 523 Orkney Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2025 | Closed BRIGHT #MDBA2160378 | $450,000 | — |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1558255189 | $450,000 | +1.7% / yr |
| Mar 30, 2025 | Pending BRIGHT #MDBA2160378 | — | |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBA2160378 | $452,000 | — |
| Jul 3, 2024 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1541952226 | $444,000 | +5.5% / yr |
| Jul 3, 2024 | Closed BRIGHT #MDBA2124758 | $444,000 | — |
| Jun 4, 2024 | Pending BRIGHT #MDBA2124758 | — | |
| May 30, 2024 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBA2124758 | $439,000 | — |
| May 18, 2021 | Closed BRIGHT #MDBA545790 | $375,000 | — |
| May 16, 2021 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1471432095 | $375,000 | — |
| Apr 19, 2021 | Pending BRIGHT #MDBA545790 | — | |
| Apr 19, 2021 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDBA545790 | — | |
| Apr 15, 2021 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBA545790 | $335,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/06/2025 | Closed BRIGHT #MDBA2160378 | $450,000 |
| 04/25/2025 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1558255189 | $450,000 +1.7% / yr |
| 03/30/2025 | Pending BRIGHT #MDBA2160378 | — |
| 03/27/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBA2160378 | $452,000 |
| 07/03/2024 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1541952226 | $444,000 +5.5% / yr |
| 07/03/2024 | Closed BRIGHT #MDBA2124758 | $444,000 |
| 06/04/2024 | Pending BRIGHT #MDBA2124758 | — |
| 05/30/2024 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBA2124758 | $439,000 |
| 05/18/2021 | Closed BRIGHT #MDBA545790 | $375,000 |
| 05/16/2021 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1471432095 | $375,000 |
| 04/19/2021 | Pending BRIGHT #MDBA545790 | — |
| 04/19/2021 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDBA545790 | — |
| 04/15/2021 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBA545790 | $335,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 523 Orkney Road
Schools near 523 Orkney Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter - | PK to 7 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Govans Elementary School CharterPK to 7 | ||
Booker T. Washington Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Digital Harbor High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy 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.
Neighborhood Map and Transit
Similar Homes
Similar Sold Homes
Explore Nearby Homes
- Blythewood Homes for Sale
- Guilford Homes for Sale
- Idlewydle Homes for Sale
- Kernewood Homes for Sale
- Lake Evesham Homes for Sale
- Maryland Homes for Sale
- Northeastern Baltimore Homes for Sale
- Northern Baltimore Homes for Sale
- Original Northwood Homes for Sale
- Pen Lucy Homes for Sale
- Ruxton Homes for Sale
- Ward 12 Homes for Sale
- Ward 27 Homes for Sale
- Ward 9 Homes for Sale
- Wilson Park Homes for Sale
- Towson Homes for Sale
- Baltimore Homes for Sale
- Parkville Homes for Sale
- Pikesville Homes for Sale
- Lutherville-Timonium Homes for Sale
- Gwynn Oak Homes for Sale
- Nottingham Homes for Sale
- Glen Arm Homes for Sale
- Rosedale Homes for Sale
- Stevenson Homes for Sale
- Phoenix Homes for Sale
- Cockeysville Homes for Sale
- Halethorpe Homes for Sale
- Dundalk Homes for Sale
- White Marsh Homes for Sale
- 21218 Homes for Sale
- 21239 Homes for Sale
- 21286 Homes for Sale
- 21204 Homes for Sale
- 21209 Homes for Sale
- 21210 Homes for Sale
- 21252 Homes for Sale
- 21211 Homes for Sale
- 21251 Homes for Sale
- 21214 Homes for Sale
- 21234 Homes for Sale
- 21213 Homes for Sale
- 21093 Homes for Sale
- 21208 Homes for Sale
- 21206 Homes for Sale
No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified, and Compass, Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates and their agents and associated third parties expressly disclaims any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the discretion of the seller. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.
© 2026 Bright MLS. All rights reserved. All information is deemed reliable, but accuracy is not guaranteed. Listing information is from various brokers who participate in IDX and not all listings may be visible on the site. The property information being provided is for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data last updated on 07/06/2024 05:00 AM