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4 beds1,700 sqft$106/sqft
5503 Catalpha Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214
Single FamilyProperty Type
5,749 sq ftLot Size
1940Year Built
$106/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Major Price Improvement! Fantastic opportunity to own in Hamilton!  Great Colonial with Good Bones located on a quiet street with a large yard. Spacious first floor with formal dining room and living room.  Chair rail wraps through the dining and living room. Sun filled sunporch at rear of home.  3 large bedrooms and a  center bathroom upstairs.  Finished basement has a full bathroom and could be a 4th bedroom.   Perfect opportunity for homeowner to do some work and gain equity or investor.  Home...Major Price Improvement! Fantastic opportunity to own in Hamilton!  Great Colonial with Good Bones located on a quiet street with a large yard. Spacious first floor with formal dining room and living room.  Chair rail wraps through the dining and living room. Sun filled sunporch at rear of home.  3 large bedrooms and a  center bathroom upstairs.  Finished basement has a full bathroom and could be a 4th bedroom.   Perfect opportunity for homeowner to do some work and gain equity or investor.  Home is livable but could use some love. Convenient to 695 and Perring Parkway.  Walkable to restaurants and shops on Harford Rd.  Eligible for home improvement loans and grants through Healthy Neighborhoods! There is an FHA assumable loan at 4%interest rate for qualified FHA buyers. Call me with questions!

Listing Agent

  1. Jen Ingool

    Jen Ingool

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (410) 236-5661

Listing closed: 02/17/2023 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDBA2063296

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$205,000

Avg days on market

46

Sale-to-list ratio

92.5%

Baltimore, MD

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Location

Sold By Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

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Property Information for 5503 Catalpha Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,261 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Ground Rent
  • Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%
  • Tax ID Number: 0327315409A012
  • Ownership: Ground Rent
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Levels/Stories: 3
  • Furnished: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: No
  • Subdivision: HAMILTON HILLS
  • Subdivision: HAMILTON HILLS (BALTIMORE CITY MD)
  • Legal Subdivision: Ward 27
  • Municipality: Baltimore City
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,200.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: 500.00
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 100.00
  • Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total Below Grade SQFT: 600.00
  • Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Winterized Y/N: No
Building Information
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Lot Size: 0.13 AC / 5,749 SF
Location
Location
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • School District Name: BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121137830454
  • SchoolDistrictSource: 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
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Assessed Value: $180,533
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • County Tax: $202
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $141,500
  • City Town Tax: $4,058
  • Land Assessed Value: $50,700
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Land Use Code: R
  • Section: 31
  • Loss Mitigation Fee: No
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: R-3
  • Tax Lot: 012
  • School Tax: $0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Lower Level 2
  • # 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, Game Room, Den
  • Stories: Lower 1, Lower 2, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: X 11
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: X 14
Room 3
  • Room Type: Game Room
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: X 14
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: No
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: X 10
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: X 11
Room 7
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: X 7
Room 8
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: X 8
Room 9
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: X 12
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 10
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: X 10
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Financial Information
Expenses
  • Income Expense List: Annual Ground Rent
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,700.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,700.00
  • Total SQFT: 1,800.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Sump Pump, Full, Improved
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 13104812
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Ground Rent Exists: Yes
  • Ground Rent Amount: $90
  • Ground Rent Payment Frequency: Semi-Annually
  • Capitalized Value-Ground Rent: $1,500
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic/House Fan, Kitchen - Galley, Crown Moldings, Primary Bath(s), Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Traditional
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV Available
  • 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
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS

Property History for 5503 Catalpha Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 6, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1509252921

$1,500
Mar 6, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1519868373

$1,500

-25.8% / yr

Feb 17, 2023

Closed

BRIGHT #MDBA2063296

$180,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/06/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1509252921

$1,500
03/06/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1519868373

$1,500

-25.8% / yr

02/17/2023

Closed

BRIGHT #MDBA2063296

$180,500

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

Public Records for 5503 Catalpha Road

Taxable ValueLand$50,700Additions$120,200Total$170,900
Tax Record2023$4,398 ($367 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,700 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,200 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt500 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,749 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940ZoningR-3CountyBALTIMORE CITYAPN27-31-5409A-012Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5503 Catalpha Road

This home is within Baltimore City Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Hamilton Elementary/Middle School
PublicPK to 8

Booker T. Washington Middle School
Public6 to 8

Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy
Public9 to 12

Digital Harbor 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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 5503 Catalpha Road, Baltimore, MD 21214
$180,500
4
1,700
5,749
$144,500
3
4,313
$260,000
3
1,260
6,277
$95,000
3
7,435
$195,000
4
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$222,000
4
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