8256 Academy Road, Unit 7

Closed 10/16/12

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Last Sold Price

$415,000

4 beds4 baths2,532 sqft

8256 Academy Rd, Unit 7, Ellicott City, MD 21043

CondoProperty Type

2005Year Built

$164/sq ftPrice per sq ft

$110/moHOA Fees

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Enjoy carefree living in this meticulous, spacious & open floor plan townhouse villa in a wonderful 55+ community Main level master bedroom Hardwood floors Trex deck off of sunroom backs to privacy Fully finished walk out basement Community center Indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts & more.Enjoy carefree living in this meticulous, spacious & open floor plan townhouse villa in a wonderful 55+ community Main level master bedroom Hardwood floors Trex deck off of sunroom backs to privacy Fully finished walk out basement Community center Indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts & more.

Listed by: Suzanne J Lenowitz 410.707.3004 susielenowitz@northroprealty.com • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Listing closed: 10/16/2012 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1004147302

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8256 Academy Rd, Unit 7

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Principal and Interest

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Property Taxes

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Property Information for 8256 Academy Road, Unit 7

Property Details

Taxes: $5,457 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees: $187 / month
MLS Type: Residential / Condo
County: Howard County
Tax ID Number: 1402421763
Ownership: Condominium
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: Yes
Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
Style: Villa
Levels/Stories: 3+
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: HEARTHSTONE AT VILLAGE CREST CONDOMINIUMS
Subdivision: HEARTHSTONE AT VILLAGE CREST CONDOMINIUMS (HOWARD MD)
Building Name: HEARTHSTONE VILL (ELLICOTT CITY MD)
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,532.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Very Good

Building Information

Building/Complex: HEARTHSTONE VILL
Year Built: 2005

Location

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

HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: Ext Bldg Maint, Lawn Care Front, Lawn Care Rear, Lawn Maintenance, Insurance, Recreation Facility, Snow Removal, Trash
HOA Condo Coop Amenities: Club House, Common Grounds, Exercise Room, Library, Party Room, Pool - Indoor, Pool - Outdoor, Recreational Center, Retirement Community, Tennis Courts

HOA Condo Coop Rules: Adult Living Community
Type of Condo: Home Owner Association

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2011
Tax Assessed Value: $384,400

Year Assessed: 2012
County Tax: $4,391
Improvement Assessed Value: $275,700
Land Assessed Value: $108,700
Special Assessment Pymnt: Annually
Refuse Fee: $225
Zoning: POR
Tax Lot: UN 7

Lease Information

Concessions: Yes
Concessions Amount: $1,000

Rooms

Main

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

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

Upper Level 1

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

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0

Upper Level 2

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 0
# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 0

# Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 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 Full Lower Level: 0

# Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0

Rooms

Room List: Sun/Florida Room
Stories: Lower 1, Lower 2, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2

Building Info

Builder Name: PULTE
Total Finished SQFT: 2,532.00

Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,532.00
Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
Total SQFT: 2,532.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
Roof: Asphalt
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3012/3504/9883/301235049883_512_384_WM_rwQidM2QWdvSljKa.jpg
Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
Basement Type: Rear Entrance, Daylight, Full, Full, Fully Finished
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 3
# Bathrooms Half: 1
Other Structure: Above Grade

Lot / Land Information

Parcel ID: 15450253

Parking

Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2

Total Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener

Interior Features

Interior Features: Attic, Kitchen - Eat-In, Upgraded Countertops, Entry Level Bedroom, Primary Bath(s), Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Open
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Humidifier, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
Accessibility Features: Level Entry - Main
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://www.obeo.com/Public/Viewer/Unbranded.aspx?refurl=mris.com&resize=true&ID=745689

Exterior Features

Pool: Yes - Community
Community Pool Features: Indoor

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

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

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Howard County Association of REALTORS

Property History for 8256 Academy Road, Unit 7

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Oct 18, 2012	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #341799182	$415,000	-2.2% / yr
Oct 16, 2012	Closed BRIGHT #1004147302	$415,000	—
Sep 21, 2012	Pending BRIGHT #1004147302		—
Sep 7, 2012	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004147302	$434,900	—
May 23, 2006	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #201730927	$479,990	—
May 1, 2006	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDHW254296		—
Feb 12, 2006	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW254296	$499,990	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
10/18/2012	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #341799182	$415,000 -2.2% / yr
10/16/2012	Closed BRIGHT #1004147302	$415,000
09/21/2012	Pending BRIGHT #1004147302	—
09/07/2012	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004147302	$434,900
05/23/2006	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #201730927	$479,990
05/01/2006	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDHW254296	—
02/12/2006	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW254296	$499,990

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

Public Records for 8256 Academy Road, Unit 7

Taxable ValueLand$150,000Additions$396,700Total$546,700

Tax Record2026$8,197 ($683 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,302 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,532 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt770 SqFtStories2Lot Size16,861 SqFtStyleTownhouseYear Built2005Year Renovated2005ZoningPORCountyHOWARDAPN02-421763

Schools near 8256 Academy Road, Unit 7

This home is within Howard County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Worthington Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.5 mi
10/10	Ellicott Mills Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.2 mi
9/10	Mount Hebron High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	4.3 mi
2/10	Homewood School	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	5.5 mi
NR	Applications And Research Laboratory	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	5.7 mi
NR	Cedar Lane Special Center	Public - Choice school	PK to 12	9.5 mi
NR	Taylor School	Private - Nearby school	7 to 12	0.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Worthington Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.5 mi
10/10	Ellicott Mills Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.2 mi
9/10	Mount Hebron High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	4.3 mi
2/10	Homewood School Public6 to 12 Choice school	5.5 mi
NR	Applications And Research Laboratory Public9 to 12 Choice school	5.7 mi
NR	Cedar Lane Special Center PublicPK to 12 Choice school	9.5 mi
NR	Taylor School Private7 to 12 Nearby school	0.5 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: 8256 Academy Road, Unit 7, Ellicott City, MD 21043	$415,000	4	4	2,532	–
8258 Academy Road, Unit 6, Ellicott City, MD 21043	$510,000	4	4	3,302	–
8252 Academy Road, Unit 9, Ellicott City, MD 21043	$653,000	–	3.5	2,471	16,861
8260 Academy Road, Unit 5, Ellicott City, MD 21043	$485,990	–	3.5	2,532	16,861
8266 Academy Road, Unit 2, Ellicott City, MD 21043	$620,000	4	4	3,302	435
8246 Academy Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043	$520,000	3	4	3,532	2,178
8246 Academy Road, Unit 11, Ellicott City, MD 21043	$520,000	–	3.5	2,532	20,851
8248 Academy Road, Unit 10, Ellicott City, MD 21043	$510,000	4	4	3,559	–
8244 Academy Road, Unit 12, Ellicott City, MD 21043	$420,000	–	3.5	2,532	20,851
8244 Academy Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043	$420,000	4	4	4,072	–
8240 Academy Road, Unit 14, Ellicott City, MD 21043	$479,990	–	3.5	2,532	20,851
8238 Academy Road, Unit 15, Ellicott City, MD 21043	–	–	3.5	2,473	20,851
8257 Academy Road, Unit 47, Ellicott City, MD 21043	$560,000	4	4	3,302	0
8249 Academy Road, Unit 44, Ellicott City, MD 21043	$480,000	3	4	3,302	–
8259 Academy Road, Unit 48, Ellicott City, MD 21043	$530,670	–	3.5	2,532	23,692
8002 Hillsborough Road, Unit 105, Ellicott City, MD 21043	$499,990	–	3.5	2,978	4,443

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