5544 Waterloo Road

Closed 5/8/20

Sold

Last Sold Price

$277,000

4 beds3 baths2,273 sqft$122/sqft

5544 Waterloo Rd, Columbia, MD 21045

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.46 acresLot Size

1938Year Built

$122/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

A single family detached home on almost 1/2 acre in Howard County for under $300,000? Yes! The most convenient location in Columbia. This cute 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home is magnificently sited on top of a knoll with great views of the surrounding countryside. TOP Rated blue ribbon public schools and nearby shopping like Wegmans and Starbucks. Great location for commuters with simple and easy access to major commuter routes like 100, 95,175 and 32. Plenty of parking for all your vehicles and toys. No...A single family detached home on almost 1/2 acre in Howard County for under $300,000? Yes! The most convenient location in Columbia. This cute 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home is magnificently sited on top of a knoll with great views of the surrounding countryside. TOP Rated blue ribbon public schools and nearby shopping like Wegmans and Starbucks. Great location for commuters with simple and easy access to major commuter routes like 100, 95,175 and 32. Plenty of parking for all your vehicles and toys. No HOA or Columbia Association fees or rules to deal with! Relax on the covered porch and watch the deer graze at sunset or make it the perfect spot for a summer cookout with family and friends. Economical and comfortable gas heat, hot water and cooking. Tons of storage space in the lower level with an additional bonus room. Main level bedrooms and bath mean no stairs to climb. Large eat in kitchen with plenty of table space for holiday gatherings or use the formal dining room. New roof too! Back room/storage area (about 14x22) is zoned as livable space but used as storage area. Possible limited commercial uses as well NO Lowball Flippers or FHA financing

Listed by: Jeffrey M Berman 410.715.3390 jb2981@gmail.com • RE/MAX Realty Group

Listing closed: 05/08/2020 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDHW262722

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Property Information for 5544 Waterloo Road

Property Details

Taxes: $3,442 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Howard County
Tax ID Number: 1406398782
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Colonial
Levels/Stories: 3+
Waterfront: No
Views: Scenic Vista
Garage: No
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (HOWARD MD)
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,232.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT: 1,041.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT: 1,041.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Below Average, Good, Major Rehab Needed

Building Information

Year Built: 1938
Lot Size: 0.46 AC / 20,153 SF

Location

In City Limits: Yes
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
Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2018
Tax Assessed Value: $226,900

Year Assessed: 2019
Improvement Assessed Value: $82,000
City Town Tax: $2,752
Land Assessed Value: $144,900
Clean Green Assessed: No
Front Foot Fee: $0
Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
Land Use Code: 010
Zoning: R20
Tax Lot: 1
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 1

All Lower Levels

# Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 1
# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1

Lower Level 1

# Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1

Rooms

Room List: Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Mud Room, Storage Room, Workshop, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Half Bath
Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Laminated

Room 2

Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Carpet

Room 3

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Formal Dining Room, Flooring - HardWood

Room 4

Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 5

Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 6

Room Type: Mud Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 7

Room Type: Storage Room
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 8

Room Type: Workshop
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 9

Room Type: Half Bath
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 10

Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Carpet

Room 11

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Carpet

Room 12

Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 2,273.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,232.00
Total SQFT: 2,273.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Roof: Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3019/5306/0058/301953060058_512_384_WM_ufZqf8g4LdBjJ7_Y.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminated
Basement Type: Other, Daylight, Full, Full, Heated, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Partially Finished, Side Entrance, Space For Rooms, Walkout Level, Windows, Workshop
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Half-Upper Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 1
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Additional Lot(s), Cleared, Front Yard, Level, Not In Development, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)

Road Responsibility: City/County
Location Type: Suburban
Parcel ID: 15390410
Additional Parcels: No
Addl Parcels Descrp: 2 additional lots are for sale as well

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway, Off Street, Other, Parking Lot
Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Free, Surface, Gravel Driveway

Interior Features

Interior Features: Attic, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Flue for Stove
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Accessibility Features: None
Security Features: Main Entrance Lock, Smoke Detector
Door Features: Storm, Sliding Glass
Window Features: Storm, Screens
Laundry Type: Dryer In Unit, Has Laundry, Hookup, Main Floor, Washer In Unit

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Boat Storage, Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights, Play Area, Secure Storage, Street Lights, Other
Pool: No Pool

Horse: Yes
Horse Amenities: Horses Allowed

Utilities

Utilities: Cable TV Available, Fiber Optics Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available
Heating: Yes

Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Electric Service: 120/240V, 200+ Amp Service

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Howard County Association of REALTORS
List Agent URL: www.topmdrealestate.com

Property History for 5544 Waterloo Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
May 8, 2020	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #670728092	$277,000	—
May 8, 2020	Closed BRIGHT #MDHW262722	$277,000	—
Mar 6, 2020	Pending BRIGHT #MDHW262722		—
May 2, 2019	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW262722	$324,900	—
Aug 12, 2018	Expired BRIGHT #1000429264	$274,999	—
Apr 22, 2018	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000429264	$265,000	—
Dec 26, 2017	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1003765765	$299,000	—
Dec 26, 2017	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1003765765		—
Oct 27, 2017	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003765765	$289,000	—
Aug 31, 2016	Expired BRIGHT #1007162738	$274,999	—
May 27, 2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1007162738	$299,000	—
Apr 1, 2015	Expired BRIGHT #1007052932	$299,000	—
Jan 25, 2014	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1007052932	$299,000	—
Oct 2, 2013	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1009505278	$329,999	—
Oct 1, 2013	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1009505278		—
Jul 10, 2013	Expired BRIGHT #1006933628	$574,000	—
Jun 18, 2012	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1006933628	$575,000	—
Dec 21, 2011	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1009505278	$329,430	—
Oct 27, 2011	Expired BRIGHT #1006829032	$329,430	—
May 14, 2011	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1006829032	$350,000	—
Jan 20, 1998	Closed BRIGHT #MDHW207852	$125,000	—
Dec 5, 1997	Pending BRIGHT #MDHW207852		—
Oct 2, 1997	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW207852	$145,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
05/08/2020	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #670728092	$277,000
05/08/2020	Closed BRIGHT #MDHW262722	$277,000
03/06/2020	Pending BRIGHT #MDHW262722	—
05/02/2019	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW262722	$324,900
08/12/2018	Expired BRIGHT #1000429264	$274,999
04/22/2018	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000429264	$265,000
12/26/2017	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1003765765	$299,000
12/26/2017	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1003765765	—
10/27/2017	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003765765	$289,000
08/31/2016	Expired BRIGHT #1007162738	$274,999
05/27/2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1007162738	$299,000
04/01/2015	Expired BRIGHT #1007052932	$299,000
01/25/2014	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1007052932	$299,000
10/02/2013	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1009505278	$329,999
10/01/2013	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1009505278	—
07/10/2013	Expired BRIGHT #1006933628	$574,000
06/18/2012	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1006933628	$575,000
12/21/2011	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1009505278	$329,430
10/27/2011	Expired BRIGHT #1006829032	$329,430
05/14/2011	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1006829032	$350,000
01/20/1998	Closed BRIGHT #MDHW207852	$125,000
12/05/1997	Pending BRIGHT #MDHW207852	—
10/02/1997	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW207852	$145,000

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

Public Records for 5544 Waterloo Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2026$5,727 ($477 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,232 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,232 SqFtStories1Lot Size20,153 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1938Year Renovated1938ZoningR20CountyHOWARDAPN06-398782

Schools near 5544 Waterloo Road

This home is within Howard County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Waterloo Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.9 mi
6/10	Mayfield Woods Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.8 mi
5/10	Long Reach High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.9 mi
2/10	Homewood School	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	4.6 mi
NR	Applications And Research Laboratory	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	4.7 mi
NR	Cedar Lane Special Center	Public - Choice school	PK to 12	7.3 mi
NR	Celebration Christian Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 4	1.0 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Waterloo Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.9 mi
6/10	Mayfield Woods Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.8 mi
5/10	Long Reach High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.9 mi
2/10	Homewood School Public6 to 12 Choice school	4.6 mi
NR	Applications And Research Laboratory Public9 to 12 Choice school	4.7 mi
NR	Cedar Lane Special Center PublicPK to 12 Choice school	7.3 mi
NR	Celebration Christian Academy PrivatePK to 4 Nearby school	1.0 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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This home: 5544 Waterloo Road, Columbia, MD 21045	$277,000	4	3	2,273	20,153
5534 Waterloo Road, Columbia, MD 21045	$524,900	3	2	1,316	56,628
5537 Waterloo Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043	–	–	2	2,416	36,633
5542 Waterloo Road, Columbia, MD 21045	$230,000	–	–	–	27,300
5571 Waterloo Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043	$230,000	5	3	–	41,382
5628 Foxcroft Way, Columbia, MD 21045	$600,000	4	3	–	40,000
5502 Waterloo Road, Columbia, MD 21045	–	–	3	4,480	21,910
5510 Waterloo Road, Columbia, MD 21045	$75,000	–	3.5	3,260	28,488
5501 Barrington Court, Columbia, MD 21045	$267,750	3	4	2,648	13,982
5620 Waterloo Road, Columbia, MD 21045	$211,000	–	4	3,672	50,965
5505 Barrington Court, Columbia, MD 21045	$638,000	4	4	2,700	13,982
5605 Waterloo Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043	$800,000	–	2.5	2,028	115,870
8541 Davis Road, Columbia, MD 21045	$320,000	–	2	1,704	36,154
5509 Barrington Court, Columbia, MD 21045	$210,000	–	2.5	2,615	13,982
5513 Barrington Court, Columbia, MD 21045	–	–	2.5	1,866	13,982
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