Welcome to 5238 Arbutus Avenue, where space, comfort, and convenience come together! This inviting 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath rancher offers over 1,800 square feet of comfortable, one-level living on a generous corner lot. With a spacious layout, plenty of storage, and room to spread out, this home offers the flexibility to fit a variety of lifestyles. Inside, you’ll appreciate the spacious layout featuring both a living room and a family room, offering plenty of space to relax, entertain, or gather with family and friends. The eat-in kitchen is perfect for everyday meals and casual dining, while three bedrooms, two full baths, and abundant storage add comfort and convenience. With all the living space on one level, this home offers easy, practical living with room to spread out. The outdoor space is made for enjoying! Step from the kitchen onto the large deck, fire up the grill, relax under the covered gazebo, or gather around the fire pit for s’mores on a crisp fall evening. The fully fenced yard offers plenty of room for pets, play, gardening, or simply relaxing outdoors. And wait until you see the 3-car detached garage! With abundant storage, a large driveway, and plenty of off-street parking, there’s room for vehicles, tools, hobbies, or a workshop. This is a feature that’s hard to find! Inside, a wood-burning fireplace creates a cozy gathering spot, while owner-owned solar panels—not leased—can help offset electric costs. Enjoy the welcoming Arbutus community, with local shops, dining, parks, and recreation nearby. You’ll also appreciate convenient access to UMBC, Patapsco Valley State Park, I-95, I-695, the MARC train, and BWI Airport. Downtown Baltimore is within easy reach, making commuting and exploring the surrounding area simple and convenient. Come see all the possibilities this home has to offer—comfortable one-level living, versatile indoor spaces, a welcoming eat-in kitchen, fantastic outdoor living, an incredible 3-car garage, and a location that keeps you connected to it all!
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$449,900
5238 Arbutus Ave, Baltimore, MD 21227
3beds
1,849sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
0.61 Acres Lot
$447,500 Zestimate®
$243/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood-burning fireplaceGenerous corner lotFully fenced yardAbundant storageLarge drivewayPlenty of off-street parkingSpacious layout
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kathy Kiriazoglou Cole 410-299-8490,
Douglas Realty, LLC (410) 255-3690
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDBC2175658
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Has Laundry
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Floor Plan - Traditional, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Luxury Vinyl
- Windows: Bay/Bow
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,849
- Total interior livable area: 1,849 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,849
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 11
- Parking features: Storage, Garage Faces Front, Oversized, Detached, Driveway, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 8
- Details: Garage Sqft: 864
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits, No Stairs
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Street
Lot
- Size: 0.61 Acres
- Dimensions: 1.00 x
- Features: Corner Lot, Rear Yard, Corner Lot/Unit
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 04131318470200
- Zoning: DR 5.5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Arbutus
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Baltimore
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $243/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $320,767
- Annual tax amount: $3,888
- Date on market: 10/16/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$447,500
$425,000 - $470,000
$2,160/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $449,900$243/sqft |
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| 10/20/2026 | Contingent | $449,900$243/sqft |
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| 10/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $449,900+19.7%$243/sqft |
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| 4/19/2022 | Sold | $376,001$203/sqft |
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| 3/7/2022 | Pending sale | $376,001+14%$203/sqft |
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| 3/4/2022 | Listed for sale | $329,900$178/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,771 +18.7% | $320,767 +19% |
| 2025 | $4,020 +51.9% | $269,533 +23.5% |
| 2024 | $2,646 +1.7% | $218,300 +1.7% |
| 2023 | $2,602 +1.7% | $214,700 -1.6% |
| 2022 | $2,559 +1.7% | $218,300 +5.2% |
| 2021 | $2,515 +0.5% | $207,500 +0.5% |
| 2020 | $2,503 +0.5% | $206,533 -0.5% |
| 2019 | $2,491 +0.5% | $207,500 +1.4% |
| 2018 | $2,480 +4.2% | $204,600 +4.2% |
| 2017 | $2,380 -0.8% | $196,333 +4.4% |
| 2016 | $2,400 | $188,067 +4.6% |
| 2015 | $2,400 | $179,800 |
| 2014 | $2,400 | $179,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $179,800 -19.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $222,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $222,700 |
| 2010 | -- | $222,700 -6.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $238,630 +15.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $206,090 +18.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $173,550 +23.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $141,010 +2.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $138,176 +2.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $135,343 +2.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $132,510 +1.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $131,086 +1.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $129,663 |
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Neighborhood: 21227
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Halethorpe
- Middle: Arbutus
- High: Lansdowne
- 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.






