List price is Opening Bid At The Online Only Auction Sale. Auction to be conducted on Auctioneers website. Bidding begins Friday, October 24th and ends Wednsday, October 29, 2025 at 1:00PM. Welcome to 3523 Southside Avenue, a one-of-a-kind barn conversion set on 2.11± private acres in the heart of Phoenix. This distinctive residence offers 4,750± total square feet with 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths, blending rustic character with modern comfort. Exposed beams, soaring ceilings, and open, light-filled rooms showcase the home’s unique design, while multiple porches, balconies, and decks create seamless indoor-outdoor living. The home has been thoughtfully updated with a roof replacement in 2019, a newer forced-air HVAC system complemented by additional mini-split systems throughout, and propane service powering both the cooking and HVAC. The flexible layout includes a private-entry apartment with full kitchen and laundry—perfect for in-laws, guests, or a home office. Additional workshop/garage and studio spaces with high ceilings provide endless potential for hobbies, creative work, or storage. The expansive grounds offer wide-open lawn, gardens, and peaceful spots to relax or entertain, all with the benefit of no HOA restrictions. Tucked away in a quiet, wooded setting yet just minutes from shopping, dining, major commuter routes, and top-rated schools, this property delivers the best of both privacy and convenience. A rare opportunity to own a truly remarkable home with character, space, and versatility in sought-after Phoenix.
Sold for $535,000
$535,000
3523 Southside Ave, Phoenix, MD 21131
5beds
4,750sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1976
2.11 Acres Lot
$546,900 Zestimate®
$113/sqft
$4,930 Estimated rent
Home value
$546,900
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Wide-open lawnBarn conversionStudio spacesQuiet wooded settingPrivate acresSoaring ceilingsLight-filled rooms
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Listed by:
Jared Block 443-804-1418,
Alex Cooper Auctioneers, Inc.,
Co-Listing Agent: Harriet S Charkatz 410-598-1325,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with:
Unrepresented Buyer
Unrepresented Buyer Office
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDBC2142488
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: In-Law/auPair/Suite
Other
- Features: Attached Bathroom, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Granite Counters, Dining Area, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Living/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom - Dressing Area, Primary Bedroom - Sitting Area, Walk-In Closet(s), Wood Stove
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Wood Stove, Forced Air, Electric, Propane, Wood
Cooling
- Central Air, Ductless, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Ice Maker, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Oven/Range - Gas, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Has Laundry, Dryer In Unit, Main Level, Lower Level
Features
- Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), 2nd Kitchen, Breakfast Area, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Exposed Beams, Kitchen Island, Studio, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, 2 Story Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
- Doors: Sliding Glass
- Windows: Replacement
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,750
- Total interior livable area: 4,750 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,850
- Finished area below ground: 1,900
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Storage, Off Street, Garage, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance, Mobility Improvements, No Stairs, 2+ Access Exits, Vehicle Transfer Area
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Play Area, Storage, Balcony
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Panoramic, Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 2.11 Acres
- Features: No Thru Street, Wooded, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Backs to Trees, Cul-De-Sac, Secluded, Level, Premium, Private
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 04102300010567
- Zoning: R
- Special conditions: Auction
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Loft,Other,Converted Barn
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
- Foundation: Other, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Other,Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1976
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Exists
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Propane
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Phoenix
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Phoenix
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $113/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $400,500
- Annual tax amount: $4,777
- Date on market: 10/7/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2025 | Sold | $535,000-28.7%$113/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDBC2142488 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2025 | Price change | $749,9440%$158/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDBC2064854 Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2025 | Price change | $749,945+0%$158/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDBC2064854 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2025 | Price change | $749,944-11.8%$158/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDBC2064854 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $849,944+325%$179/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDBC2064854 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2001 | Sold | $200,000$42/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,642 -2.8% | $400,500 +1.6% |
| 2024 | $4,777 +1.6% | $394,133 +1.6% |
| 2023 | $4,700 +1.7% | $387,767 +1.7% |
| 2022 | $4,623 +5.3% | $381,400 +5.3% |
| 2021 | $4,391 +5.6% | $362,267 +5.6% |
| 2020 | $4,159 +5.9% | $343,133 +5.9% |
| 2019 | $3,927 +1.8% | $324,000 +1.8% |
| 2018 | $3,858 +1.8% | $318,300 +1.8% |
| 2017 | $3,789 +38.3% | $312,600 +1.9% |
| 2016 | $2,739 | $306,900 |
| 2015 | $2,739 | $306,900 |
| 2014 | $2,739 | $306,900 -0.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $309,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $309,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $309,000 -25.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $417,280 +10.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $377,350 +11.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $337,420 +13.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $297,490 +17% |
| 2006 | -- | $254,350 +20.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $211,210 +25.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $168,070 +4.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $160,916 +4.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $153,763 -17.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $185,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 21131
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GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Jacksonville Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10Cockeysville Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.2 mi
- 6/10Dulaney High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.1 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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