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2521 Melba Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042
About this home
Lovely rancher in Mt Hebron High School district on 1/2 acre. In-ground pool, gazebo, flag stone patio. Updated kitchen with granite, cherry cabinets, and some stainless steel appliances. Updated full baths. Brick hearth fireplace in Living Room. 2 car garage. Basement has been fully studded to finish. Homes like this fixed up sell in the area for the mid $400s.
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Tax history for 2521 Melba Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
- Public record
- Zoning
R-20
Residential Single District
The R-20 District is established to permit single-family detached dwelling units at approximately 2 units per acre. The District reflects the established single-family neighborhood characteristics of many of the stable residential areas of the county.Include but are not limited to:
- Agriculture
- Housing-Single unit
- Infrastructure
- Public service
- Educational/school
- Fire house
- Recreation
- Communications tower
Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- # of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry
- # of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
- Has Garage
- # of Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage
- Off Street, Attached Garage
Interior
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- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 2
- Interior Information
- Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
- Door Features: Storm, Sliding Glass
- Entry Location: Foyer
- Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Kitchen - Eat-In, Built-Ins, Upgraded Countertops, Master Bath(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Traditional
- Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
- Room Information
- Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen
- Fireplace Information
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces: 1
- Screen
- Basement Information
- Basement: Yes
- Outside Entrance, Full, Connecting Stairway, Walkout Stairs, Unfinished
Exterior
- Property Information
- Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1668
- Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
- Property Condition: Fixer
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Building Information
- Construction Materials: Combination, Brick
- Other Structures: Above Grade
- Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
- Structure Type: Detached
- Other Structures: Gazebo
- Pool Information
- Personal Pool
- Private Pool
- In Ground
- Lot Information
- Lot Features: Backs to Trees, No Thru Street
- Tidal Water: No
- Above Grade Information
- Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,748
- Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
- Below Grade Information
- Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 1,668
- Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Year: 2016
- Tax Annual Amount: $4,971.25
- Assessments Information
- Year Assessed: 2017
Utilities
- Utilities Information
- Central Air
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
Location
- School Information
- Elementary School: HOLLIFIELD STATION
- Middle Or Junior School: PATAPSCO
- School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
- Location Information
- Directions: Rte 29 North to end, L on Old Frederick(Rte 99), first left on Melba to home on left.
Public facts
- Beds: 5
- Baths: 3.0
- Sq. Ft.: 1,748
- Stories: 1.0
- Parking Spaces: 2
- Basement: Yes
- Accessible: No
- Lot Size: 0.46 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1963
- Year Renovated: 2019
- County: Howard County
- APN: 02 194872
- HOA Dues: —
- Garage: Yes
- Features: Pool
Around this home
Schools
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 103° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
17% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2129 Sq. Ft. | $686,366 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2232 Sq. Ft. | $691,593 |
- Beds | 2 Baths | 2224 Sq. Ft. | $656,790 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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- Beds | 2 Baths | 1596 Sq. Ft. | $623,485 |
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