This charming 2 bedroom 1 bath 1935 cottage has been newly update with new carpet, wide plank laminate flooring and new roof Feb. 2025. The first floor is 1227 square feet with lots of room for expansion on a .87 acre lot fronting Defense Hwy. Large level lot backing to trees with two sheds on the property, one for lawn mower and gardening tools and a 14'x17' larger one with electric and built-in workshop. Just minutes from shopping and restaurants with great access to downtown Annapolis and BWI airport Seller lived in the house for 30 years and enjoyed the country setting with the short car ride to everything, This nice level lot of .87 acre gives you lots of space to expand the cottage or build a large garage. Being sold "as is". No further showings per seller.
Sold for $400,000
$400,000
551 Defense Hwy, Crownsville, MD 21032
2beds
1,227sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
0.87 Acres Lot
$404,600 Zestimate®
$326/sqft
$3,039 Estimated rent
Home value
$404,600
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Listed by:
Linda Patterson 443-994-3400,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with:
Unrepresented Buyer
Unrepresented Buyer Office
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDAA2128012
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 819
Heating
- Forced Air, Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Dry Wall
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Exterior Entry,Side Entrance
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,046
- Total interior livable area: 1,227 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,227
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Asphalt, Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 8
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Flood Lights
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial,Wood
- Frontage type: Road Frontage
- Frontage length: Road Frontage: 103
Lot
- Size: 0.87 Acres
- Dimensions: 103 x 327 x 230 x 194
- Features: Backs to Trees, Irregular Lot, Level, Rear Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 020200008450600
- Zoning: RA
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Block
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1935
- Major remodel year: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts
- Sewer: Private Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Phone Available, Cable, Fiber Optic
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Crownsville
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Crownsville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $326/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $310,700
- Annual tax amount: $3,616
- Date on market: 10/13/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Black Top
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/17/2025 | Sold | $400,000+0%$326/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDAA2128012 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2025 | Pending sale | $399,950$326/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDAA2128012 Report a problem | ||
| 10/18/2025 | Listing removed | $399,950+1219.4%$326/sqft |
Source:  Long & Foster Broker Feed #MDAA2128012 Report a problem | ||
| 2/3/2021 | Sold | $30,313-70.4%$25/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/1995 | Sold | $102,500$84/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,976 +22.9% | $310,700 +5.1% |
| 2024 | $3,236 +5.7% | $295,500 +5.4% |
| 2023 | $3,061 +4.5% | $280,300 |
| 2022 | $2,929 | $280,300 |
| 2021 | $2,929 -3.4% | $280,300 -3.3% |
| 2020 | $3,033 +5.3% | $290,000 |
| 2019 | $2,881 +9.2% | $290,000 +11.4% |
| 2018 | $2,639 +5.5% | $260,267 +6.1% |
| 2017 | $2,501 | $245,400 +2.7% |
| 2016 | -- | $238,933 +2.8% |
| 2015 | -- | $232,467 +2.9% |
| 2014 | -- | $226,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $226,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $226,000 -23.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $296,060 |
| 2010 | -- | $296,060 |
| 2009 | -- | $296,060 -26.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $403,190 +23.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $327,436 +30.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $251,683 +43.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $175,930 +19.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $147,112 +24.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $118,296 +32.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $89,480 |
| 2001 | -- | $89,480 |
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Neighborhood: 21032
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10South Shore Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 3.4 mi
- 4/10Old Mill Middle NorthGrades: 6-8Distance: 9.7 mi
- 5/10Annapolis High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Anne Arundel 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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- Annapolis
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- 551 Defense Hwy
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