At first glance, this Holly Neck rancher checks the usual boxes — wide-plank hardwood floors, bedrooms filled with afternoon light, a wall of windows opening the main living space to a wooded backdrop. The lower level is unfinished but ready to work for you, laundry and mechanicals set aside, open square footage left for whatever comes next — home gym, playroom, media room, your call. Solid. Comfortable. Exactly what you'd expect. Then there's the detached garage sitting right next to the house. Head toward it, and you'll quickly realize there's a lot more happening than a place to park the car — upstairs, downstairs, and in ways most buyers don't expect until they're standing in it themselves. We're not going to spell it all out here. Some things are better experienced in person. Tucked into Essex's Holly Neck area, this address sits in one of the region's quieter, tree-canopied pockets, the kind of neighborhood where mornings are shaded by mature hardwoods and evenings are just plain peaceful. Holly Neck has built its reputation on proximity to the water, walkability, and a slower pace, while still keeping you close enough to Essex's shops, restaurants, and the greater Baltimore area for an easy commute. Neighbors here talk about the trees, the birds, and the bay in the same breath — a rare combination this close to the city. It's worth asking what else this pocket of Essex has in store once you're standing in the driveway looking around. Photos can only tell you so much — and this property has more layers than most. If you're curious what's really going on behind that garage door, or what the rest of this Holly Neck lot has waiting for you, there's only one way to find out. Call today to schedule your private showing before someone else beats you to it.
For sale
$350,000
2021 Holly Neck Rd, Baltimore, MD 21221
2beds
1,089sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
0.52 Acres Lot
$349,200 Zestimate®
$321/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wide-plank hardwood floors
- 64 days
- 69
- 0
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
John Benedictis 410-977-1355,
Real Broker, LLC 8504500442
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDBC2169084
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Basement, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Bathroom 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 11
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Basement
- Level: Lower
- Area: 351 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 27
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 11
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Central Vacuum, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry,Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: Pellet Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,089
- Total interior livable area: 1,089 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,089
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Oversized, Driveway, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.52 Acres
- Dimensions: 1.00 x
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade
- Parcel number: 04151516601191
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Holly Neck
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Baltimore
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $321/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $246,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,761
- Date on market: 7/14/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: Pellet Stove
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$349,200
$332,000 - $367,000
$1,918/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $350,000$321/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDBC2169084 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2026 | Contingent | $350,000$321/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDBC2169084 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $350,000+26.4%$321/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDBC2169084 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2009 | Sold | $277,000-1.1%$254/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2009 | Listed for sale | $280,000$257/sqft |
Source: Listhub #BC6798687 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,842 +51.4% | $227,800 +8.8% |
| 2024 | $2,537 +9.7% | $209,300 +9.7% |
| 2023 | $2,313 +1.9% | $190,800 |
| 2022 | $2,268 +2% | $190,800 +4% |
| 2021 | $2,224 +2% | $183,533 +2% |
| 2020 | $2,180 +0.5% | $179,900 |
| 2019 | $2,169 +0.5% | $179,900 +1% |
| 2018 | $2,159 +0.5% | $178,100 +0.5% |
| 2017 | $2,148 -35.7% | $177,200 |
| 2016 | $3,341 | $177,200 |
| 2015 | $3,341 | $177,200 -3.6% |
| 2014 | $3,341 | $183,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $183,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $183,800 -13.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $213,400 +5.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $202,586 +5.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $191,773 +6% |
| 2008 | -- | $180,960 +13.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $159,310 +15.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $137,660 +18.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $116,010 +2.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $112,810 +2.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $109,610 +3% |
| 2002 | -- | $106,410 +1.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $105,070 |
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Neighborhood: 21221
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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