978 Martin Road

Closed 12/7/10

Sold

Last Sold Price

$208,000

3 beds2 baths

978 Martin Rd, Essex, MD 21221

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.29 acresLot Size

1949Year Built

1 carParking Spaces

Description

One of a kind home in established neighborhood! Owner completely built this home from the ground up. Everything here is new and updated -- no expense was spared. Open floor plan and neutral colors throughout. Large rear yard that backs up to open fields. Truly a rare find! Short sale opportunity. As-is sale.One of a kind home in established neighborhood! Owner completely built this home from the ground up. Everything here is new and updated -- no expense was spared. Open floor plan and neutral colors throughout. Large rear yard that backs up to open fields. Truly a rare find! Short sale opportunity. As-is sale.

Listed by: Alyce C Dailey 443.629.6279 alyce@thedaileygroup.com • RE/MAX American Dream
Listed by: Seth Dailey 443.747.7177 homes@thedaileygroup.com • RE/MAX American Dream

Listing closed: 12/07/2010 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1004901608

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

90.0%

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Bathrooms: 1,344
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Property Information for 978 Martin Road

Property Details

Taxes: $2,431 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Baltimore County
Tax ID Number: 04151523002550
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Colonial
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: MARTINDALE
Subdivision: MARTINDALE (BALTIMORE MD)
Legal Subdivision: MARTINDALE
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Central Air: Yes
Basement: No
New Construction: No
Construction Completed: No
Property Condition: Very Good

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1949
Lot Size: 0.29 AC / 12,464 SF

Location

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

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2009
Tax Assessed Value: $245,170

Year Assessed: 2010
County Tax: $2,096
Improvement Assessed Value: $181,810
Land Assessed Value: $63,360
Special Assessment Pymnt: Annually
Tax Lot: 38
Tax Page Number: 51

Lease Information

Concessions: Yes
Concessions Amount: $6,051

Rooms

Main

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

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

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: 0
# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0

# 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: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Laundry, Other, Workshop, Bedroom 6
Stories: Lower 1, Lower 2, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2

Building Info

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,338.00
Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet

Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Roof: Asphalt
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3012/5396/6825/301253966825_512_384_WM_YLrOvouF_RqemXbx.jpg
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 0
Other Structure: Shed, Other

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Area: 12,464.00
Fencing: Fully

Parcel ID: 11905128

Parking

Type Of Parking: Off Street, On Street, Detached Garage
Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1

Total Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Garage

Interior Features

Interior Features: Combination Kitchen/Dining, Window Treatments, Entry Level Bedroom, Primary Bath(s), Floor Plan - Open
Fireplace: No

Fireplaces Count: 0
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
Accessibility Features: None
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://www.tourfactory.com/idxr627968

Exterior Features

Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C

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

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS
List Agent URL: www.TheDaileyGroup.com

Property History for 978 Martin Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Dec 7, 2010	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #302309156	$208,000	—
Dec 7, 2010	Closed BRIGHT #1004901608	$208,000	—
Nov 29, 2010	Pending BRIGHT #1004901608		—
Jun 18, 2010	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004901608	$249,900	—
Dec 8, 2000	Closed BRIGHT #MDBC255774	$92,000	—
Nov 9, 2000	Pending BRIGHT #MDBC255774		—
Oct 16, 2000	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBC255774	$104,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
12/07/2010	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #302309156	$208,000
12/07/2010	Closed BRIGHT #1004901608	$208,000
11/29/2010	Pending BRIGHT #1004901608	—
06/18/2010	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004901608	$249,900
12/08/2000	Closed BRIGHT #MDBC255774	$92,000
11/09/2000	Pending BRIGHT #MDBC255774	—
10/16/2000	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBC255774	$104,900

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

Public Records for 978 Martin Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$4,152 ($346 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,338 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,338 SqFtStories2Lot Size12,464 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1949CountyBALTIMOREAPN15-1523002550Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 978 Martin Road

This home is within Baltimore County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
2/10	Sussex Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.8 mi
5/10	Deep Creek Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.9 mi
3/10	Chesapeake High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	2.2 mi
10/10	Eastern Technical High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	1.6 mi
NR	Battle Monument School	Public - Choice school	PK to 12	2.6 mi
2/10	Rosedale Center	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	2.7 mi
NR	St Stephens Christian Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 3	0.7 mi


Rating	School	Distance
2/10	Sussex Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.8 mi
5/10	Deep Creek Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.9 mi
3/10	Chesapeake High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	2.2 mi
10/10	Eastern Technical High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	1.6 mi
NR	Battle Monument School PublicPK to 12 Choice school	2.6 mi
2/10	Rosedale Center Public9 to 12 Choice school	2.7 mi
NR	St Stephens Christian Academy PrivatePK to 3 Nearby school	0.7 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: 978 Martin Road, Essex, MD 21221	$208,000	3	2	–	12,464
976 Martin Road, Essex, MD 21221	$273,000	4	1	1,230	8,515
980 Martin Road, Essex, MD 21221	$175,000	–	2.5	1,950	22,253
971 Woodlynn Road, Baltimore, MD 21221	$75,000	–	1	1,170	6,909
982 Martin Road, Baltimore, MD 21221	–	–	2	1,248	15,480
969 Woodlynn Road, Baltimore, MD 21221	$260,000	3	2	780	7,500
964 Woodlynn Road, Baltimore, MD 21221	–	–	1	1,170	10,240
970 Martin Road, Essex, MD 21221	–	–	1	1,170	6,000
958 Lance Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21221	–	–	1	1,638	5,160
960 Lance Avenue, Essex, MD 21221	$227,000	3	1	1,170	5,460
968 Martin Road, Baltimore, MD 21221	$177,000	2	1	840	6,000
956 Lance Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21221	–	–	1	1,170	5,220
965 Woodlynn Road, Baltimore, MD 21221	$170,000	3	3	–	7,500
965 Martin Road, Baltimore, MD 21221	$43,000	–	1	1,401	5,454
954 Lance Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21221	$145,000	3	1	–	5,220
964 Lance Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21221	$1,500	–	1	1,170	7,872

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