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Last Sold Price
4 beds1,944 sqft$207/sqft
5242 Eliots Oak Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.34 acresLot Size
1969Year Built
$207/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$1,129/yrHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Popular colonial floor plan located in the Longfellow neighborhood. One of the special features of this home is the extended private driveway setting the house back into the woods (not a shared drive). Home backs to Cedar Lane Park...very private and quiet setting. Enjoy your morning coffee on the covered front porch or rear deck. Home improved with 2 yr roof, replaced windows and siding, baths.Popular colonial floor plan located in the Longfellow neighborhood. One of the special features of this home is the extended private driveway setting the house back into the woods (not a shared drive). Home backs to Cedar Lane Park...very private and quiet setting. Enjoy your morning coffee on the covered front porch or rear deck. Home improved with 2 yr roof, replaced windows and siding, baths.
  • Listed by: Karol A Hess 410.294.5587 karol@karolhess.com • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Listing closed: 11/13/2018 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1005043950

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$507,000

Avg days on market

22

Sale-to-list ratio

101.8%

Columbia, MD

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Location

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Property Information for 5242 Eliots Oak Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,706 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 1415008067
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: Yes
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Levels/Stories: 3+
  • Waterfront: No
  • Views: Trees/Woods
  • Garage: Yes
  • Expected On Market Date: 09-28-2018
  • Subdivision: LONGFELLOW
  • Subdivision: LONGFELLOW (HOWARD MD)
  • Building Name: CA COMMUNITY (COLUMBIA MD)
  • Municipality: Columbia
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,944.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 972.00
  • Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total Below Grade SQFT: 972.00
  • Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Very Good
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Lot Size: 0.34 AC / 14,900 SF
Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
  • School District County ID: 121139568958
  • Elementary School: LONGFELLOW (HOWARD MD)
  • Middle Or Junior School: HARPERS CHOICE (HOWARD MD)
  • High School: WILDE LAKE (HOWARD MD)
  • County: HOWARD
  • Topography: Level
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 Condo Coop Amenities: Baseball Field, Basketball Courts, Bike Trail, Common Grounds, Golf Course Membership Available, Lake, Jog/Walk Path, Pool Mem Avail, Soccer Field, Community Center, Tot Lots/Playground
  • HOA Condo Coop Rules: Alterations/Architectural Changes, Covenants
  • Senior Community: No
  • Type of Condo: Home Owner Association
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Tax Assessed Value: $332,000
  • Year Assessed: 2018
  • County Tax: $3,651
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $181,700
  • Land Assessed Value: $150,300
  • Special Assessment Pymnt: Annually
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Refuse Fee: $225
  • Loss Mitigation Fee: No
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: NT
  • Zoning Dscrp: New Town zoning specific to properties in Columbia
  • Tax Lot: 8
  • Tax Page Number: 247
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $12,060
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Foyer, Breakfast Room
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Green Info
  • Green Verification: No
  • Green Energy Efficient: HVAC
Building Info
  • Builder Name: RYLAND
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,944.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,940.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
  • Total SQFT: 2,916.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Main Entrance Orientation: Southwest
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Laminated, Partially Carpeted
  • Basement Type: Side Entrance, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Walkout Stairs, Outside Entrance
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • 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, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Above Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Backs - Parkland, Premium
  • Lot Size Area: 14,900.00
  • Road Responsibility: City/County
  • Parcel ID: 15404002
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street, Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Space Num Assigned: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic, Dining Area, Breakfast Area, Primary Bath(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Laundry Chute, Floor Plan - Traditional
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Humidifier, Icemaker, Oven/Range - Electric, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Door Features: Sliding Glass, Storm
  • Window Features: Double Pane
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Under Ground
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 120/240V
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent URL: www.karolhess.com

Property History for 5242 Eliots Oak Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 13, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #635772271

$402,000
Nov 13, 2018

Closed

BRIGHT #1005043950

$402,000
Oct 19, 2018

Pending

BRIGHT #1005043950

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/13/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #635772271

$402,000
11/13/2018

Closed

BRIGHT #1005043950

$402,000
10/19/2018

Pending

BRIGHT #1005043950

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

Public Records for 5242 Eliots Oak Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$7,340 ($612 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,940 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,940 SqFtStories2Lot Size14,900 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1969Year Renovated1969ZoningNTCountyHOWARDAPN15-008067

Schools near 5242 Eliots Oak Road

This home is within Howard County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Longfellow Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Harpers Choice Middle School
Public6 to 8

Wilde Lake High School
Public9 to 12

Applications And Research Laboratory
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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 5242 Eliots Oak Road, Columbia, MD 21044
$402,000
4
1,944
14,900
2.5
2,016
15,181
$510,000
5
2,716
14,208
$389,000
4
1,608
12,535
$426,000
5
3,024
9,791
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10,485

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