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Sold for $420,000
  • $420,000

    1216 Francis Ave, Baltimore, MD 21227

    5beds
    2,308sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1951
    7,500 Square Feet Lot
    $425,900 Zestimate®
    $182/sqft
    $2,821 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $425,900

    $388,000 - $468,000

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    What's special

    Wood burning fireplaceWalk-in closetPlenty of storageHardwood floorsPrivacy fenceFresh exterior paintNew carpet
    PRICE REDUCTION!! Welcome to this charming FIVE bedroom home with many newer features. Some of them include: roof 2020 (leaf guards on gutters), HVAC 2022, water heater 2022, fresh exterior paint & some on interior, & upgraded electrical panel. The kitchen had the following installed in 2025: dishwasher, stove, sink and flooring. Great durable metal backsplash. There is a pass thru from the kitchen to the sunroom that overlooks the backyard. Nice open floor plan from the living room to the dining area & hardwood floors. Wood burning fireplace with extra wood in the backyard. Two bedrooms are on the main level, 2 on the upper level (& walk-in closet) and one in the finished basement. There is also a whole house fan on the upper level. The main level & upper level have full baths. The one on the main level was renovated in 2025. The walkout basement also has a large family room with a large TV, new carpet & vintage knotty pine paneling. Plenty of storage in the laundry area, and also a workbench, & 2 sump pumps. There is also a flush on this level with a rough-in for a shower. The backyard is very inviting with a deck, sand filled "beach" fire pit area, 6-seater 2-yr-old hot tub, & newer vinyl privacy fence. Note that the square footage in the public records is incorrect because it did not included the sunroom. .6 miles to MARC train & 10 minutes to BWI Airport. Come take a look!

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    Listed by:

    Karen Gatzke 410-218-0578,

    RE/MAX Solutions

    Bought with:

    Reed Gustavsen, 5009959

    Real Broker, LLC

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDBC2130746MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Rooms
    • Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Utility Room
    Dining room
    • Level: Main
    Family room
    • Level: Lower
    Kitchen
    • Level: Main
    Laundry
    • Level: Lower
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    Other
    • Level: Main
    Utility room
    • Level: Lower
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Baseboard, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Whole House Fan, Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Water Heater
    • Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
    • Basement: Full,Exterior Entry,Sump Pump
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,608
    • Total interior livable area: 2,308 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,844
    • Finished area below ground: 464

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Driveway
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Three
    • Stories: 3
    • Pool features: None
    • Fencing: Vinyl,Full
    Lot
    • Size: 7,500 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 1.00 x
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
    • Parcel number: 04131313201660
    • Zoning: -
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Cape Cod
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Stucco
    • Foundation: Block
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1951

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: Halethorpe
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Baltimore

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $182/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $267,700
    • Annual tax amount: $3,041
    • Date on market: 6/13/2025
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/13/2025Sold$420,000-1.2%$182/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #MDBC2130746 Report a problem
    7/10/2025Pending sale$424,999$184/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #MDBC2130746 Report a problem
    6/27/2025Price change$424,999-5.6%$184/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #MDBC2130746 Report a problem
    6/13/2025Listed for sale$449,999+38.5%$195/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #MDBC2130746 Report a problem
    4/16/2007Sold$324,900$141/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,425 +45.5%$267,700 +6.7%
    2024$3,041 +0.9%$250,900 +0.9%
    2023$3,014 +0.9%$248,700 -0.9%
    2022$2,988 +0.9%$250,900 +2.7%
    2021$2,961 +1.6%$244,300 +1.6%
    2020$2,913 +1.7%$240,367 -1.6%
    2019$2,866 +1.7%$244,300 +5.1%
    2018$2,818 +3.6%$232,500 +3.6%
    2017$2,720 -14.4%$224,433 +3.7%
    2016$3,177 $216,367 +3.9%
    2015$3,177 $208,300
    2014$3,177 $208,300
    2013-- $208,300 -19.2%
    2012-- $257,800
    2011-- $257,800
    2010-- $257,800 -9.9%
    2009-- $286,100 +17.1%
    2008-- $244,412 +20.6%
    2007-- $202,726 +25.9%
    2006-- $161,040 +3.8%
    2005-- $155,176 +3.9%
    2004-- $149,313 +4.1%
    2003-- $143,450 +1.8%
    2002-- $140,860 +1.9%
    2001-- $138,270
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 21227

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Relay
    • Middle: Arbutus
    • High: Lansdowne
    • District: Baltimore County Public Schools

    Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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