Gorgeous renovated 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath end unit townhome in sought after Ulmstead Gardens! New kitchen with white shaker cabinets, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout the main level with a half bath. Upper level with 3 generous bedrooms including new bath with tub, vanity and ceramic tile. Fully finished lower level with large rec room, a full bath and separate laundry room. Large outdoor deck for entertaining including gated side yard. Two assigned parking spaces. Blue Ribbon schools- A Must See!
Sold for $399,900
$399,900
553 Melissa Ct, Arnold, MD 21012
3beds
1,566sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1985
3,900 Square Feet Lot
$404,700 Zestimate®
$255/sqft
$2,837 Estimated rent
Home value
$404,700
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Gated side yardGleaming hardwood floorsStainless steel appliancesCeramic tileQuartz countertopsNew bath with tubSeparate laundry room
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Listed by:
Scott Swahl 301-275-9300,
Redfin Corp
Bought with:
Michelle Smith, 515902
CENTURY 21 New Millennium
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDAA2123418
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 560
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Dryer, Cooktop, Range Hood, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Connecting Stairway
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,726
- Total interior livable area: 1,566 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,166
- Finished area below ground: 400
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Assigned, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Assigned Parking
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,900 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 020387890028764
- Zoning: R5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Permanent
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Ulmstead Gardens
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Trash, Snow Removal, Other
- HOA fee: $76 monthly
Location
- Region: Arnold
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $255/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $300,900
- Annual tax amount: $3,420
- Date on market: 8/21/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/16/2025 | Sold | $399,900$255/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDAA2123418 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2025 | Contingent | $399,900$255/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDAA2123418 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $399,900+47.3%$255/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDAA2123418 Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2012 | Sold | $271,500+2.5%$173/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/4/2012 | Listed for sale | $264,995+0%$169/sqft |
Source: Results Realty Inc. #AA7899438 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2012 | Listing removed | $264,900$169/sqft |
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| 6/3/2011 | Listed for sale | $264,900+43.2%$169/sqft |
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| 4/30/2003 | Sold | $185,000+25.1%$118/sqft |
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| 1/31/2002 | Sold | $147,900$94/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,476 +14.4% | $300,900 +8.4% |
| 2024 | $3,040 +0.3% | $277,600 |
| 2023 | $3,031 +4.5% | $277,600 |
| 2022 | $2,901 -0.1% | $277,600 -0.1% |
| 2021 | $2,903 +1.5% | $277,800 +1.6% |
| 2020 | $2,859 +1.6% | $273,333 -1.6% |
| 2019 | $2,815 +5% | $277,800 +5.1% |
| 2018 | $2,681 +4.7% | $264,400 +5.3% |
| 2017 | $2,559 | $251,100 +5.6% |
| 2016 | -- | $237,800 +5.9% |
| 2015 | -- | $224,500 |
| 2014 | -- | $224,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $224,500 -0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $225,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $225,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $225,000 -22.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $289,680 +15.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $250,200 +18.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $210,720 +23.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $171,240 +10.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $155,566 +11.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $139,893 +12.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $124,220 +5.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $117,826 +5.7% |
| 2001 | -- | $111,433 |
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Neighborhood: 21012
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Broadneck Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Magothy River Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 8/10Broadneck High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 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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