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Sold for $155,000
$155,000
5047 Back Shelltown Rd, Marion, MD 21838
1beds
864sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
0.75 Acres Lot
$156,800 Zestimate®
$179/sqft
$1,106 Estimated rent
Home value
$156,800
Estimated sales range
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Spacious walk-in showerFresh interior paintModern comfortsStylish new flooringBrand-new metal roofDuctless heating and cooling
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bob Heim 443-783-4440,
ERA Martin Associates
Bought with:
Leone Fisher, 5015182
ERA Martin Associates
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDSO2005656
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Kitchen, Laundry, Recreation Room
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Recreation room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Heat Pump, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Hookup, Laundry Room
Features
- Dry Wall
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 864
- Total interior livable area: 864 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 864
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.75 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 2003041263
- Zoning: A
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stick Built
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
- Major remodel year: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Septic Tank
- Water: Private/Community Water
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Marion
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $179/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $44,900
- Annual tax amount: $499
- Date on market: 3/10/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/11/2025 | Sold | $155,000-8.8%$179/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDSO2005656 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2025 | Pending sale | $169,900$197/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDSO2005656 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2025 | Contingent | $169,900$197/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDSO2005656 Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $169,900+749.5%$197/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDSO2005656 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2021 | Sold | $20,000-70.5%$23/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/21/2021 | Pending sale | $67,900$79/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDSO104074 Report a problem | ||
| 2/8/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Bright MLS #MDSO104074 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2020 | Listed for sale | $67,900+239.5%$79/sqft |
Source: ERA Martin Associates #MDSO104074 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2004 | Sold | $20,000$23/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $716 +43.4% | $53,600 +19.4% |
| 2024 | $499 +7.7% | $44,900 +7.7% |
| 2023 | $464 +8.3% | $41,700 -7.1% |
| 2022 | $428 +9.1% | $44,900 +27.2% |
| 2021 | $393 | $35,300 |
| 2020 | $393 | $35,300 |
| 2019 | $393 -1.1% | $35,300 -1.1% |
| 2018 | $397 | $35,700 |
| 2017 | $397 | $35,700 |
| 2016 | $397 -12.1% | $35,700 -12.1% |
| 2015 | $451 -51.1% | $40,600 |
| 2014 | $923 | $40,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $40,600 -0.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $40,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $40,900 |
| 2010 | -- | $40,900 -6.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $43,920 +14.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $38,380 +16.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $32,840 +20.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $27,300 +6.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $25,726 +6.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $24,153 +7% |
| 2003 | -- | $22,580 +4.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $21,676 +4.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $20,773 |
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Neighborhood: 21838
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Carter G Woodson Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 9.9 mi
- 1/10Somerset 6/7 Intermediate SchoolGrades: 6-7Distance: 6.3 mi
- 4/10Crisfield Academy And High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 9.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Somerset 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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