You will not believe the outdoor retreat-like setting on this home! Perfect for entertaining or your private oasis! Waterfall (blue tooth controlled) with pond and fish; fire pit with seating area, covered pavilion perfect for crabs and all set with a tv that is included & ceiling fan, bar with grill, playset and a chicken coup that you just must see. Of course, the chickens would be included if you like. AND a pool that comes with the pumps, vacuum, and floats! All this is set with beautiful lighting in the evenings. As if this wasn't enough, the home is 3 bedrooms with 2 full baths. The main bedroom is on the first floor! The kitchen is updated and provides convenience to the oversized family room. The family room has a beautiful gas fireplace, doors to the amazing back yard with blinds inside glass. Two bedrooms upstairs with hardwood floors. The lower level provides ample storage with shelves and a great sized laundry room that includes the washer and dryer. AND . . . the 2 car garage is oversized and has shelving and storage up top. All this for under $350,000 and in one convenient location! AND here's a list owners are willing to leave for no $: Firepit, grill by bar, outdoor tv, bar stools, outside rocker, smoker - all at no cost to you!
Under contract
$330,000
230 N Marlyn Ave, Essex, MD 21221
3beds
1,947sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1942
0.29 Acres Lot
$330,100 Zestimate®
$169/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautiful gas fireplaceOutdoor retreat-like settingBar with grillOversized family room
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Paula Lanzi 443-850-8500,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. 410-453-0500
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDBC2171648
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 253 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 23
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 10
Bathroom 1
- Features: Flooring - Laminated
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Laminated
- Level: Lower
Bathroom 3
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Laminated
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 14
Family room
- Features: Fireplace - Gas, Flooring - Carpet, Flooring - Laminated, Window Treatments
- Level: Main
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 X 21
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop(s) - Solid Surface, Flooring - Laminated, Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Pantry
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 11
Laundry
- Level: Lower
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 13
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Other, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Basement: Improved,Connecting Stairway,Full,Exterior Entry,Shelving,Sump Pump,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,282
- Total interior livable area: 1,947 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,497
- Finished area below ground: 450
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Storage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Asphalt, Detached, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Barbecue, Lighting, Play Area, Play Equipment, Water Falls
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Private
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Dimensions: 1.00 x
- Features: Pond, Private, Rear Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 04151508650830
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Permanent
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1942
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Essex
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Essex
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $169/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $297,300
- Annual tax amount: $3,272
- Date on market: 8/21/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Inclusions: Fire Pit, Chicken Coop, Grill, Outdoor Tv, Owner's Bedroom Tv, Bar Stools, Outdoor Rocker, Play Set (all At No Value)
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$330,100
$314,000 - $347,000
$2,916/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/23/2026 | Contingent | $330,000$169/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDBC2171648 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $330,000+4.8%$169/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDBC2171648 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2023 | Sold | $315,000+6.8%$162/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDBC2064564 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2023 | Pending sale | $295,000$152/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDBC2064564 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2023 | Listing removed | $295,000$152/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDBC2064564 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2023 | Pending sale | $295,000$152/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDBC2064564 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2023 | Listed for sale | $295,000+192.1%$152/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDBC2064564 Report a problem | ||
| 11/22/1999 | Sold | $101,000-21.7%$52/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/1999 | Sold | $129,000+6.6%$66/sqft |
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| 7/19/1996 | Sold | $121,000$62/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,379 +48.9% | $269,967 +11.3% |
| 2024 | $2,941 +12.7% | $242,633 +12.7% |
| 2023 | $2,609 +3.3% | $215,300 |
| 2022 | $2,525 +3.5% | $215,300 +6.9% |
| 2021 | $2,441 +3.6% | $201,367 +3.6% |
| 2020 | $2,356 +0.7% | $194,400 |
| 2019 | $2,339 +0.7% | $194,400 +1.5% |
| 2018 | $2,321 +0.8% | $191,533 +0.8% |
| 2017 | $2,304 -10.8% | $190,100 +0.8% |
| 2016 | $2,584 | $188,600 +0.8% |
| 2015 | $2,584 | $187,100 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $2,584 | $185,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $185,600 |
| 2012 | -- | $185,600 -24.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $245,800 +4.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $235,740 +4.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $225,640 +4.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $215,540 +16.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $184,432 +20.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $153,326 +25.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $122,220 +2.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $119,382 +2.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $116,546 +2.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $113,710 +5.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $108,242 |
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Neighborhood: 21221
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Essex Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 3/10Stemmers Run Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Kenwood High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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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