Incredible opportunity in the heart of Columbia, just minutes from Rt. 29, the Merriweather District, and Columbia Mall! 1.55-acre out-parcel with no CPRA dues! This solid house with a 2-car rear garage sits back from the road offering privacy and much room to spread out. It charms with its fabulous floorplan centered around two fireplaces, its spacious rooms, unusually large closets for a mid-century home, as well as original details including stonework on the front of the house and around one of the three fireplaces. Anyone hunting for a time capsule will appreciate the original kitchen with its metal cabinets and the vintage continuous metal sink and stove-top & built-in grill, dual ovens, and bread drawer.. as well as the bathrooms with original tile work and unique tub/shower combos with dual seats. The lower level is already set up for an in-law suite with a kitchenette, living room with 3rd fireplace, full bathroom with shower, two potential bedrooms, a bonus room ready to be finished, plus storage space galore. The basement has one walk-up and an additional walk-out to a large private patio complete with a stone retaining wall. It's an ideal layout for a multi-generational household! This home is priced well below comps reflecting the work and care needed. This is a rare find, a fabulous investment opportunity, a renovation loan candidate, or a time capsule special for the right buyer. Sold as-is. A showing appointment is required. Do not walk the property without confirmation!
Sold for $533,000
$533,000
5981 Gales Ln, Columbia, MD 21045
5beds
3,475sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
1.55 Acres Lot
$784,900 Zestimate®
$153/sqft
$4,485 Estimated rent
Home value
$784,900
$730,000 - $848,000
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Original tile workBonus roomSpacious roomsStone retaining wallMetal cabinetsBuilt-in grillDual ovens
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Listed by:
Andrea Bedard 240-593-2860,
Thompson Company
Bought with:
Nikki Nail, RSR001053
Cummings & Co. Realtors
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDHW2032812
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Storage Room, Workshop, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 3, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Lower
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Bathroom 3
- Level: Lower
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Level: Main
Mud room
- Level: Main
Storage room
- Level: Lower
Workshop
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Central, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Disposal, Oven, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Hookup, Main Level, Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Mud Room
Features
- 2nd Kitchen, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Bath(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wood
- Basement: Improved,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Workshop,Side Entrance
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Stone, Brick, Glass Doors
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,616
- Total interior livable area: 3,475 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,308
- Finished area below ground: 1,167
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Garage Faces Rear, Inside Entrance, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Stone Retaining Walls
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1.55 Acres
- Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, Secluded
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1406400353
- Zoning: R12
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Below Average
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public, Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Columbia
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $153/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $490,933
- Annual tax amount: $7,172
- Date on market: 9/20/2023
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,FNMA,FHA 203(k)
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2023 | Sold | $533,000+0.6%$153/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDHW2032812 Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/2023 | Contingent | $530,000$153/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2032812 Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2023 | Listed for sale | $530,000$153/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDHW2032812 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $555,200 +6.1% |
| 2024 | $5,890 +6.5% | $523,067 +6.5% |
| 2023 | $5,528 +7% | $490,933 +7% |
| 2022 | $5,166 +1.9% | $458,800 +1.9% |
| 2021 | $5,070 +1.9% | $450,233 +1.9% |
| 2020 | $4,973 +2% | $441,667 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,877 -7.4% | $433,100 |
| 2018 | $5,267 -16.4% | $433,100 |
| 2017 | $6,300 | $433,100 -4.2% |
| 2016 | -- | $452,300 +6.9% |
| 2015 | -- | $423,233 +7.4% |
| 2014 | -- | $394,167 +8% |
| 2013 | -- | $365,100 |
| 2012 | -- | $365,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $365,100 -22.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $468,980 +7.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $436,242 +8.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $403,506 +8.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $370,770 +13.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $326,286 +15.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $281,803 +18.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $237,320 +3% |
| 2003 | -- | $230,306 +3.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $223,293 +3.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $216,280 +157.5% |
| 2000 | -- | $83,980 |
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Neighborhood: 21045
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Stevens Forest Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Oakland Mills Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Oakland Mills High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Howard County Public School System
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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