Set well back from West Joppa Road behind mature trees, deep landscaping, and fencing, this 1901 Ruxton home offers a quiet, private setting that deserves to be experienced in person. The approximately 26,000-square-foot property is fenced around its perimeter, with driveway access around the corner on Bellona Avenue. A spacious driveway accommodates multiple vehicles, complemented by a side carport for one car and an installed EV charger. The substantially rebuilt wraparound porch makes outdoor living part of the everyday routine. Three French-door entrances—two from the main living room and one from the dining room—connect the house to this generous gathering space. The sellers raised three children here, enjoying the large yard’s room to run, play, and explore. A wooden patio welcomes outdoor dining, while original exterior stone stairs, hardscaped steps, and rear walkways connect the grounds. An original wooden shed with a slate roof adds useful storage and distinctive character. Inside, four original fireplaces, original wood floors, crown molding, and wooden staircases and railings extending through the second and third floors preserve the home’s craftsmanship. Original wood siding on the first floor, fish-scale shingle gables, and triple-hung windows carry that character outside. Separate living and dining rooms provide generous entertaining spaces, and a built-in bar concealed behind mirrored cabinet doors adds an unexpected touch to the family room. A skylight brings natural light into the updated kitchen, which features an oversized island, gourmet gas range, custom hood, and pantry behind a sliding barn door. A second skylight brightens the first-floor side room, offering an inviting space for an office or retreat. The first-floor bathroom has also been updated, and new flooring freshens the rear mudroom. Upstairs, the primary suite includes an updated private bath, and the additional second-floor bathroom has also been updated. Four more bedrooms span the upper floors, including bright third-floor spaces with dormered ceilings and built-in storage. Fresh interior and exterior paint, new insulation, substantial porch work, and maintained roofing complement the kitchen and bathroom improvements. Located in the Riderwood Elementary, Dumbarton Middle, and Towson High School Law & Public Policy attendance zone, with convenient access to Towson and downtown Baltimore. Enter from Bellona Avenue, take a seat on the porch, and discover how quiet and private this corner of Ruxton feels.
For sale
Price cut: $51K (8/25)
$999,000
1600 W Joppa Rd, Towson, MD 21204
5beds
3,912sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1901
0.59 Acres Lot
$966,700 Zestimate®
$255/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Deep landscapingMature treesCrown moldingTriple-hung windowsInstalled ev chargerOriginal wood floorsFenced around its perimeter
- 64 days
- 1,519
- 100
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brian DiNardo 410-916-3693,
Cummings & Co. Realtors (410) 823-0033,
Listing Team: Garner+co
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDBC2168464
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Office, Utility Room, Workshop, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Crown Molding, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Crown Molding, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 5
- Level: Upper
Primary bathroom
- Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick, Crown Molding
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 2
- Features: Double Sink, Crown Molding, Flooring - Tile/Brick, Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 3
- Level: Upper
Breakfast room
- Level: Main
Den
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Foyer
- Level: Main
Half bath
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Office
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Workshop
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Radiant, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range, Oven/Range - Gas, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Breakfast Area, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Other
- Number of fireplaces: 4
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,962
- Total interior livable area: 3,912 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,912
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Four
- Stories: 4
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.59 Acres
- Dimensions: 2.00 x
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 04082200005362
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding, Combination
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1901
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Ruxton
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Towson
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $255/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $725,300
- Annual tax amount: $8,992
- Date on market: 7/23/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$966,700
$918,000 - $1.02M
$4,697/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2026 | Price change | $999,000-4.9%$255/sqft |
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| 7/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,050,000+35.5%$268/sqft |
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| 11/29/2021 | Sold | $775,000-27.9%$198/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2021 | Sold | $1,075,000-2.3%$275/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2021 | Pending sale | $1,100,000$281/sqft |
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| 4/8/2021 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000$281/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,153 +19.2% | $741,900 +17.1% |
| 2024 | $7,680 +20.6% | $633,667 +20.6% |
| 2023 | $6,368 +25.9% | $525,433 +25.9% |
| 2022 | $5,056 +1.9% | $417,200 +1.9% |
| 2021 | $4,962 +2% | $409,367 +2% |
| 2020 | $4,867 +2% | $401,533 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,772 +9.6% | $393,700 +9.6% |
| 2018 | $4,354 +10.6% | $359,233 +10.6% |
| 2017 | $3,936 -11.3% | $324,767 +11.9% |
| 2016 | $4,436 | $290,300 |
| 2015 | $4,436 | $290,300 |
| 2014 | $4,436 | $290,300 -7.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $313,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $313,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $313,000 -40.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $529,140 +1.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $523,342 +1.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $517,546 +1.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $511,750 +24.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $410,902 +32.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $310,056 +48.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $209,210 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $205,272 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $201,336 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $197,400 |
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Neighborhood: 21204
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Riderwood
- Middle: Dumbarton
- High: Towson High Law & Public Policy
- 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.






