717 Middlesex Road

Closed 2/10/25

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Last Sold Price

$237,500

3 beds2 baths1,346 sqft$176/sqft

717 Middlesex Rd, Essex, MD 21221

TownhouseProperty Type

1,600 sq ftLot Size

1955Year Built

$176/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Back active! - Buyers Loss is Your Gain! Welcome home to this newly renovated townhouse that is perfect for those seeking modern comforts in a well-established area. This two-story, brick-front home offers tons of finished living space, along with a partially finished basement, increasing both the usable space and flexibility of the layout. Built in 1955 and recently updated in 2024, the property maintains a classic charm with modern enhancements, including the dramatic, coffered ceilings and recessed...Back active! - Buyers Loss is Your Gain! Welcome home to this newly renovated townhouse that is perfect for those seeking modern comforts in a well-established area. This two-story, brick-front home offers tons of finished living space, along with a partially finished basement, increasing both the usable space and flexibility of the layout. Built in 1955 and recently updated in 2024, the property maintains a classic charm with modern enhancements, including the dramatic, coffered ceilings and recessed lighting that appeal to contemporary buyers. The interior boasts a bright, open-concept design. The main floor includes a spacious living area, modernized kitchen, and dedicated dining space. The kitchen, equipped with updated cabinetry and new stainless steel appliances, has ample counter space ideal for cooking and entertaining. Upstairs, the home offers two well-sized bedrooms with generous closets and a recently updated full bathroom. The partially finished basement provides additional living space that could serve as a family room, home office, or fitness area, with an unfinished portion ideal for storage or a workshop. The exterior includes thoughtful landscaping, and the home features a large paved driveway in rear yard . Other practical highlights include central air conditioning, an efficient electric forced-air heating system, and a natural gas water heater. The property is part of the Baltimore County Public Schools district, with local schools nearby, including Middlesex Elementary, Stemmers Run Middle, and Kenwood High. Living in Essex offers a balance of suburban calm with easy access to urban amenities. The Middle River area is known for its proximity to waterfront parks and outdoor recreation options, including Rocky Point Park and Eastern Regional Park. Middle River itself provides opportunities for boating, fishing, and kayaking, while nearby shopping centers, restaurants, and entertainment venues add to the community’s appeal. With convenient access to major routes like I-695 and US-40, commuting to Baltimore and other surrounding areas is easy. This charming, updated townhouse offers both style and practicality in a friendly and accessible neighborhood, making it a solid option if you are interested in the Essex area.

Listed by: Robert B McArtor 443.392.4833 robertmcartor@gmail.com • RE/MAX Components

Listing closed: 02/10/2025 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDBC2112716

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$248,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

99.0%

a view of a building with a swimming pool

1/54

$224,500

Sold 02/05/26

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,416
Square Feet: 0.04
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832 North Marlyn Avenue, Essex, MD 21221

1/22

$207,500

Sold 12/19/24

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,296
Square Feet: 0.04
Acres

843 Middlesex Road, Essex, MD 21221

1/26

$247,500

Sold 11/13/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,196
Square Feet: 0.04
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1024 Middlesex Road, Essex, MD 21221

a front view of a house with a yard table and chairs

1/41

$215,000

Sold 05/15/26

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,536
Square Feet: 0.04
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834 North Marlyn Avenue, Essex, MD 21221

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$252,000

Sold 05/11/26

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,152
Square Feet: 0.04
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606 Middlesex Road, Essex, MD 21221

1/28

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3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,308
Square Feet: 0.08
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7 Bladen Road, Essex, MD 21221

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Bathrooms: 1,366
Square Feet: 0.03
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Square Feet: 0.05
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Square Feet: 0.05
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Property Information for 717 Middlesex Road

Property Details

Taxes: $1,336 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Ground Rent
County: Baltimore County
Tax ID Number: 04151523001100
Ownership: Ground Rent
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Entry Floor Number: 2
Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
Style: Traditional
Levels/Stories: 3
Furnished: No
Waterfront: No
Garage: No
Subdivision: ESSEX/MIDDLESEX
Subdivision: ESSEX/MIDDLESEX (BALTIMORE MD)
Legal Subdivision: MIDDLESEX
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 896.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
Below Grade Finished SQFT: 450.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
Total Below Grade SQFT: 450.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
New Construction: No
Building Winterized Y/N: No
Property Condition: Excellent

Building Information

Stories: 3
Year Built: 1955
Lot Size: 0.04 AC / 1,600 SF

Location

In City Limits: No
Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile

School District Name: BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District County ID: 121140087473
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
County: BALTIMORE

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

Property Manager Y/N: No
Senior Community: No

Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2024
Tax Assessed Value: $121,967

Year Assessed: 2024
County Tax: $1,336
Improvement Assessed Value: $97,500
Land Assessed Value: $48,000
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: R
Section: 3
Loss Mitigation Fee: No
Agricultural Tax Due: No
Historic: No
Zoning: R-8
Tax Lot: 20
School Tax: $0
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 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

Stories: Lower 1, Main

Financial Information

Expenses

Income Expense List: Annual Ground Rent

Building Info

Year Major Reno Remodel: 2024
Total Finished SQFT: 1,346.00

Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Total SQFT: 1,346.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Main Entrance Orientation: North
Construction Materials: Brick
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8034/8564/8364/803485648364_512_384_WM_H_QKYOjuIszM7W4u.jpg
Basement Type: Improved, Outside Entrance, Poured Concrete, Rear Entrance, Windows
Basement Finished Percent: 70.00
Foundation Details: Block
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Estimated
Lot Features: Landscaping, Rear Yard

Fencing: Partially, Chain Link, Rear
Parcel ID: 11907008
Ground Rent Exists: Yes
Ground Rent Amount: $87
Ground Rent Payment Frequency: Annually
Capitalized Value-Ground Rent: $0

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway, Off Street
Driveway - # of Spaces: 2

Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway

Interior Features

Interior Features: Kitchen - Efficiency, Floor Plan - Traditional, Dining Area, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
Fireplace: No

Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Stove, Water Heater
Accessibility Features: None
Laundry Type: Hookup

Exterior Features

Spa: No
Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Gutter System, Sidewalks

Pool: No Pool
Horse: No

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Harford County Association of REALTORS
List Agent URL: www.MarylandHOMESTeam.com

Property History for 717 Middlesex Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Feb 10, 2025	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1551608398	$237,500	+163.8% / yr
Feb 10, 2025	Closed BRIGHT #MDBC2112716	$237,500	—
Dec 27, 2024	Pending BRIGHT #MDBC2112716		—
Dec 23, 2024	Price Change BRIGHT #MDBC2112716	$238,000	—
Dec 21, 2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBC2112716		—
Dec 8, 2024	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDBC2112716		—
Nov 22, 2024	Price Change BRIGHT #MDBC2112716	$245,000	—
Nov 15, 2024	Price Change BRIGHT #MDBC2112716	$249,900	—
Nov 15, 2024	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDBC2109232		—
Nov 15, 2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBC2112716	$249,000	—
Oct 24, 2024	Price Change BRIGHT #MDBC2109232	$249,900	—
Oct 10, 2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBC2109232	$259,900	—
Jul 26, 2024	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1540371255	$140,000	+3.2% / yr
Jul 26, 2024	Closed BRIGHT #MDBC2100460	$140,000	—
Jul 25, 2024	Pending BRIGHT #MDBC2100460		—
Jul 25, 2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBC2100460	$140,000	—
Jun 27, 2002	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #97480849	$70,000	—
Sep 17, 2001	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDBC401202	$74,900	—
Sep 17, 2001	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBC401202	$74,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
02/10/2025	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1551608398	$237,500 +163.8% / yr
02/10/2025	Closed BRIGHT #MDBC2112716	$237,500
12/27/2024	Pending BRIGHT #MDBC2112716	—
12/23/2024	Price Change BRIGHT #MDBC2112716	$238,000
12/21/2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBC2112716	—
12/08/2024	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDBC2112716	—
11/22/2024	Price Change BRIGHT #MDBC2112716	$245,000
11/15/2024	Price Change BRIGHT #MDBC2112716	$249,900
11/15/2024	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDBC2109232	—
11/15/2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBC2112716	$249,000
10/24/2024	Price Change BRIGHT #MDBC2109232	$249,900
10/10/2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBC2109232	$259,900
07/26/2024	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1540371255	$140,000 +3.2% / yr
07/26/2024	Closed BRIGHT #MDBC2100460	$140,000
07/25/2024	Pending BRIGHT #MDBC2100460	—
07/25/2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBC2100460	$140,000
06/27/2002	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #97480849	$70,000
09/17/2001	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDBC401202	$74,900
09/17/2001	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBC401202	$74,900

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

Public Records for 717 Middlesex Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$2,613 ($218 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt896 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt896 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,600 SqFtStyleTownhouseYear Built1955CountyBALTIMOREAPN15-1523001100Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 717 Middlesex Road

This home is within Baltimore County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
2/10	Middlesex Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.4 mi
3/10	Stemmers Run Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.4 mi
2/10	Kenwood High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.2 mi
10/10	Eastern Technical High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	0.7 mi
2/10	Rosedale Center	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	1.7 mi
2/10	Nottingham Middle School	Public - Nearby school	6 to 8	2.2 mi
NR	Grace Christian Preparatory Ac	Private - Nearby school	K to 11	0.7 mi
NR	Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 12	0.8 mi
NR	St Stephens Christian Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 3	1.0 mi


Rating	School	Distance
2/10	Middlesex Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.4 mi
3/10	Stemmers Run Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.4 mi
2/10	Kenwood High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.2 mi
10/10	Eastern Technical High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	0.7 mi
2/10	Rosedale Center Public9 to 12 Choice school	1.7 mi
2/10	Nottingham Middle School Public6 to 8 Nearby school	2.2 mi
NR	Grace Christian Preparatory Ac PrivateK to 11 Nearby school	0.7 mi
NR	Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School PrivatePK to 12 Nearby school	0.8 mi
NR	St Stephens Christian Academy PrivatePK to 3 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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 717 Middlesex Road, Essex, MD 21221	$237,500	3	2	1,346	1,600
719 Middlesex Road, Baltimore, MD 21221	$50,000	–	1	896	1,600
713 Middlesex Road, Essex, MD 21221	$1,600	–	1	1,024	3,762
725 Middlesex Road, Baltimore, MD 21221	$85,000	2	1	–	1,600
702 Middlesex Road, Baltimore, MD 21221	–	–	1	896	1,760
729 Middlesex Road, Essex, MD 21221	–	–	1	896	1,600
708 Middlesex Road, Baltimore, MD 21221	$115,000	3	2	1,024	2,700
651 Dunwich Way, Baltimore, MD 21221	–	–	1	1,024	1,600
723 Middlesex Road, Baltimore, MD 21221	–	–	1	1,024	2,600
731 Middlesex Road, Essex, MD 21221	$57,000	2	1	–	1,600
712 Middlesex Road, Baltimore, MD 21221	$80,000	–	2	896	1,680
706 Middlesex Road, Baltimore, MD 21221	$125,000	2	2	1,116	1,744
686 Middlesex Road, Essex, MD 21221	$225,000	3	1	1,024	1,808
735 Middlesex Road, Baltimore, MD 21221	–	–	1	1,024	2,600
684 Middlesex Road, Baltimore, MD 21221	$86,320	3	1	1,024	1,824
714 Middlesex Road, Baltimore, MD 21221	–	–	2	896	1,664

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