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3 beds2,036 sqft

5796 Richards Valley Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043

TownhouseProperty Type
0.05 acresLot Size
2009Year Built
$211/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$130/moHOA Fees
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Centrally located townhouse boasts wealth of amenities including open concept layout,new deck off the kitchen, kitchen w/ss appliances, butler pantry,custom shelving around the fireplace, extra crown moulding, study, customized closets on ground floor and master bedroom, painted 2-car garage with high quality non-skid floor, workbench & shelving,neighborhood pool, & restaurants in walking distance.Centrally located townhouse boasts wealth of amenities including open concept layout,new deck off the kitchen, kitchen w/ss appliances, butler pantry,custom shelving around the fireplace, extra crown moulding, study, customized closets on ground floor and master bedroom, painted 2-car garage with high quality non-skid floor, workbench & shelving,neighborhood pool, & restaurants in walking distance.
  • Listed by: Chris J Tsucalas 410.491.0409 chrisjt40@gmail.com • RE/MAX Realty Group
Listing closed: 12/13/2019 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDHW269354
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Property Information for 5796 Richards Valley Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $5,907 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 1401315218
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: Yes
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Style: Contemporary, Transitional
  • Levels/Stories: 3+
  • Furnished: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: SHIPLEYS GRANT
  • Subdivision: SHIPLEYS GRANT (HOWARD MD)
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,036.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
  • Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No

Building Information

  • Year Built: 2009
  • Lot Size: 0.05 AC / 2,036 SF

Location

Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • Transportation: Airport less than 10 miles, Commuter Lots less than 5 miles
  • School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
  • School District County ID: 121139568958
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: BELLOWS SPRING (HOWARD MD)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: MAYFIELD WOODS (HOWARD MD)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: LONG REACH (HOWARD MD)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: HOWARD

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 Name: AMERICAN COMMUNITY ASSOC.
  • HOA Phone: 410-997-7767
  • HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: All Ground Fee, Snow Removal, Trash, Water
  • HOA Condo Coop Amenities: Common Grounds, Swimming Pool
  • Senior Community: No
  • Type of Condo: Home Owner Association

Taxes and Assessment

Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Assessed Value: $408,600
  • Year Assessed: 2019
  • County Tax: $4,600
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $266,100
  • Land Assessed Value: $142,500
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 010
  • Zoning: RA15
  • Tax Lot: C 242
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: No

Rooms

Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # 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: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
All Lower Levels
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Study, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Rooms Information

Room 1
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Gas, Flooring - HardWood
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bathroom 3
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Upper 3
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet
Room 5
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 6
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 7
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
Room 8
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Cedar Lined Closet, Flooring - Carpet
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Upper 3
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 11
  • Room Type: Study
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet

Building Info

Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,036.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,036.00
  • Total SQFT: 2,036.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Other
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Basement Type: Heated, Interior Access, Walkout Level, Windows, Garage Access
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Parcel ID: 15456960

Parking

Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry, Garage Door Opener

Interior Features

Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Combination Dining/Living, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Gourmet, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Sprinkler System, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Marble, Screen
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Dryer, Oven - Single, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Door Features: Six Panel, Sliding Glass
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Community Pool Features: Fenced, In Ground

Utilities

Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Programmable Thermostat, Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 220 Volts

Confidential Data

Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Howard County Association of REALTORS

Property History for 5796 Richards Valley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 13, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #659549496

$435,000

+0.3% / yr

Dec 13, 2019

Closed

BRIGHT #MDHW269354

$430,000—
Nov 20, 2019

Price Change

BRIGHT #MDHW269354

$442,990—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/13/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #659549496

$435,000

+0.3% / yr

12/13/2019

Closed

BRIGHT #MDHW269354

$430,000
11/20/2019

Price Change

BRIGHT #MDHW269354

$442,990

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

Public Records for 5796 Richards Valley Road

Taxable Value

Land

$200,000

Additions

$337,600
Total$537,600

Tax Record

2026

$7,266 ($605 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

0

Baths

3

Total Finished SqFt

2,036 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,036 SqFt

Stories

3

Lot Size

1,020 SqFt

Style

Townhouse

Year Built

2009

Year Renovated

2009

Zoning

RA15

County

HOWARD

APN

01-315218

Schools near 5796 Richards Valley 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 - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Waterloo Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Mayfield Woods Middle School
Public6 to 8

Long Reach High School
Public9 to 12

Homewood School
Public6 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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