974 Melvin Road

Closed 8/14/15
Closed 8/14/15
Wonderful Contemporary on the South River
Wooded Setting and Great Views
Private Pier
Storage for Boat Supplies
Magical Views!!
Expansive Views
Welcoming Front Door
Large Foyer with Skylight
Sunlit Foyer
Dining Room with Water Views
Screened Porch
Galley Kitchen
Large Living Room with Fireplace
Living Room with Expansive Water Vies
Master Bedroom with Water Views
Master Bedroom
Gallery connects original house to large addition
Gallery
Flexible Space
Well designed Hallway
Architectural Interest
Second Floor Bedroom
Bedroom w/Water Vivews
Bedroom with Woodsy Views
Library off Foyer
Winding Driveway
Exterior (General)
Gardens
Lovely Home!
Last Sold Price
$1,900,000
4 beds
974 Melvin Rd, Annapolis, MD 21403

Description

Expansive, South River water views plus 2 acres on Melvin Road, much of the value is in the land. Large contemporary w/ deep water dockage, updating needed in bathrooms/kitchen/ and flooring but nice amenities incl.screened porch, gentle access to water's edge; lush landscaping. Artist's studio and gallery....good light in this home, skylights; 4 bdrms and 4 baths; Master suite; office spaceExpansive, South River water views plus 2 acres on Melvin Road, much of the value is in the land. Large contemporary w/ deep water dockage, updating needed in bathrooms/kitchen/ and flooring but nice amenities incl.screened porch, gentle access to water's edge; lush landscaping. Artist's studio and gallery....good light in this home, skylights; 4 bdrms and 4 baths; Master suite; office space
LISTING CLOSED: 08/14/2015 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Day W Weitzman • Coldwell Banker Realty
    P: (410) 353-0721 dweitzman@cbmove.com

Property Details for 974 Melvin Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
1001278501
Days on Market
5
Taxes
$14,647 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1951
Lot Size
2.00 AC / 87,120 SF
County
Anne Arundel County
Tax ID Number
020200001729700
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Contemporary
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Features
Private Dock Site
Views
Water
Garage
No
Subdivision
MELVIN ROAD
Subdivision
MELVIN ROAD (ANNE ARUNDEL MD)
Central Air
No
Basement
Yes
New Construction
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,872,500

Avg days on market

36

Sale-to-list ratio

94.6%

Annapolis, MD

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Building Information for 974 Melvin Road

Stories2Year Built1951Building Size-Lot Size2.00 AC / 87,120 SF

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Property Information for 974 Melvin Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121140671932
  • Elementary School: HILLSMERE (ANNE ARUNDEL MD)
  • Middle Or Junior School: ANNAPOLIS (ANNE ARUNDEL MD)
  • High School: ANNAPOLIS (ANNE ARUNDEL MD)
  • County: ANNE ARUNDEL
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Navigable Water: Yes
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water Body Name: ABERDEEN CREEK
  • Water Body Type: River
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 180.0
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: Yes
  • Docks Count: 1
  • Dock Type and Features: Pier (Perpendicular)
  • Dock/Slip Conveys Y/N: true
  • Dock/Slip Conveyance: Physical Dock/Slip Conveys
  • Slips Count: 2
  • Boats Power Count: 1
  • Boats Nonpower Count: 1
  • Mean Low Water Feet: 6.00
  • Distance To Body Of Water: .00
  • Distance To Body Of Water Units: Blocks
  • Remarks Distance To Body Of Water: Less than 1 Block
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,362,700
  • Year Assessed: 2013
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $427,700
  • Land Assessed Value: $935,000
  • Refuse Fee: $298
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Family Room, Den, Foyer, Study, Laundry
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 18 X 13
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 2
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 8
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 18 X 12
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 15
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 5
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 18 X 16
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 6
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 24 X 14
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Wood Burning
Room 7
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 11 X 8
Room 8
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 15 X 14
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 9
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 15 X 14
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 10
  • Room Type: Study
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12 X 9
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 11
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 10 X 10
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 1988
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 4,432.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3007/4626/0996/300746260996_512_384_WM_mrMRKQXWONIOvPpt.jpg
  • Basement Type: Sump Pump, Other
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 4
  • # Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Dock Type: Pier (Perpendicular)
  • Dock Slip Conveyance: Physical Dock/Slip Conveys
  • Property Attached Y/N: false
  • Other Structure: Shed
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Features: Bulkheaded, Landscaping
  • Lot Size Area: 87,120.00
  • Location Type: River
  • Parcel ID: 15165752
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Gravel Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Dining Area, Kitchen - Galley, Breakfast Area, Primary Bath(s), Built-Ins, Entry Level Bedroom, Wood Floors, Wet/Dry Bar, Floor Plan - Open
  • View: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer - Front Loading, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer - Front Loading
  • Accessibility Features: Level Entry - Main
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Door Features: Six Panel, Sliding Glass
  • Window Features: Skylights
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://tour.circlepix.com/home2/QU38HE
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Screened
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Pool Private: No
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Heat Pump(s), Zoned
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s), Zoned
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: Septic Exists
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Anne Arundel County Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.dayweitzman.com

Property History for 974 Melvin Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 14, 2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #561861781

$1,900,000—
Aug 14, 2015

Closed

BRIGHT #1001278501

$1,900,000—
Jun 11, 2015

Pending

BRIGHT #1001278501

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/14/2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #561861781

$1,900,000
08/14/2015

Closed

BRIGHT #1001278501

$1,900,000
06/11/2015

Pending

BRIGHT #1001278501

—

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Public Records for 974 Melvin Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$22,440 ($1,870 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths5Total Finished SqFt6,528 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,528 SqFtStories2Lot Size87,120 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1951ZoningOSCountyANNE ARUNDELAPN02-000-01729700Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 974 Melvin Road

This home is within Anne Arundel County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Hillsmere Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Annapolis Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Annapolis High School
Public - 9 to 12
Studio 39
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Hillsmere Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Annapolis Middle School
Public6 to 8

Annapolis High School
Public9 to 12

Studio 39
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: 974 Melvin Road, Annapolis, MD 21403
$1,900,000
4
–
87,120
962 Melvin Road, Annapolis, MD 21403
$2,100,000
5
–
62,726
972 Melvin Road, Annapolis, MD 21403
–
–
5
5,569
148,104
958 Melvin Road, Annapolis, MD 21403
$962,500
2
2,250
27,443
954 Melvin Road, Annapolis, MD 21403
–
–
6,736
84,942
960 Melvin Road, Annapolis, MD 21403
–
–
2
1,912
35,719

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