Welcome to 523 N Marlyn Ave, a charming 2-story townhouse located in the heart of Essex, MD. This home offers 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and over 1,270 square feet of living space. The main level features a spacious living room, formal dining room, and a bright kitchen with ample cabinetry. Upstairs, you'll find three comfortable bedrooms with plenty of natural light. The finished basement provides additional living space and a convenient half bath. Enjoy the outdoors in the private backyard. With a convenient location near major routes, shopping, and schools, this home is perfect for first-time buyers or investors. Don't miss your chance to own this affordable home with great potential!
Sold for $166,000
$166,000
523 N Marlyn Ave, Baltimore, MD 21221
3beds
1,276sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1957
2,250 Square Feet Lot
$245,900 Zestimate®
$130/sqft
$2,043 Estimated rent
Home value
$245,900
$231,000 - $261,000
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Listed by:
Ed Kowalski 410-525-4305,
EXP Realty, LLC
Bought with:
Jose Paranilam, 623693
ExecuHome Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDBC2123402
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 324 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 27
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,276
- Total interior livable area: 1,276 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,080
- Finished area below ground: 196
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,250 Square Feet
- Features: Landscaped, Other
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1513750210
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Real Estate Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Essex
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Baltimore
- Municipality: BALTIMORE
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $130/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $147,733
- Annual tax amount: $1,622
- Date on market: 4/1/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/17/2026 | Listing removed | $2,300$2/sqft |
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| 3/27/2026 | Price change | $2,300-8%$2/sqft |
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| 2/20/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,500+8.7%$2/sqft |
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| 12/20/2025 | Listing removed | $2,300$2/sqft |
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| 12/9/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,300$2/sqft |
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| 12/8/2025 | Listing removed | $2,300$2/sqft |
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| 9/23/2025 | Price change | $2,300-8%$2/sqft |
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| 9/15/2025 | Price change | $2,500-6.2%$2/sqft |
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| 9/8/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,665$2/sqft |
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| 7/10/2025 | Sold | $166,000+93%$130/sqft |
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| 10/11/2024 | Sold | $86,000+14.9%$67/sqft |
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| 10/12/2018 | Listing removed | $74,833-4.7%$59/sqft |
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| 9/19/2018 | Listed for sale | -- |
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| 10/21/1998 | Sold | $78,500$62/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,161 +94.8% | $147,733 +10.4% |
| 2024 | $1,622 +11.6% | $133,867 +11.6% |
| 2023 | $1,454 +1.6% | $120,000 |
| 2022 | $1,431 +1.7% | $120,000 +3.3% |
| 2021 | $1,408 +1.7% | $116,133 +1.7% |
| 2020 | $1,384 | $114,200 |
| 2019 | $1,384 | $114,200 |
| 2018 | $1,384 -1.1% | $114,200 -1.1% |
| 2017 | $1,400 -14.3% | $115,500 |
| 2016 | $1,633 | $115,500 |
| 2015 | $1,633 | $115,500 -9.1% |
| 2014 | $1,633 | $127,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $127,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $127,000 -12% |
| 2011 | -- | $144,300 +11% |
| 2010 | -- | $130,056 +12.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $115,793 +14% |
| 2008 | -- | $101,530 +5.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $95,830 +6.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $90,130 +6.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $84,430 +2.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $82,422 +2.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $80,416 +2.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $78,410 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $76,852 |
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Neighborhood: 21221
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Mars Estates Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Deep Creek Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 3/10Chesapeake High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 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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Estimated market value
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