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1211 Birch Avenue

BALTIMORE, MD 21227

Name: Open House: 1pm-3:30pm
Start: 2025-03-30T13:00:00
End: 2025-03-30T15:30:00
Location: 1211 Birch Avenue

3 beds
3 baths
2,248 sqft
6,136 sqft lot
$213 per sqft
1954 build

Are you ready to acquire your own personal paradise? Imagine coming home everyday to a relaxing and luxurious sanctuary everyday. Now come see this very special home, tranquil and special inside and out. The interior and exterior has been modified and updated everywhere. The two story addition provides incredible space that you need experience to appreciate. Approaching the property the first things you'll notice is the manicured and landscaped yard, the extended driveway, and the custom aggregate stone front walkway with brick border and front porch. When entering your eyes will be drawn to the open, spacious and beautifully decorated floorplan. The main level features luxury plank flooring throughout, custom lighting and window treatments.The living room has a comforting gas fireplace, there is a formal dining area and space for an intimate breakfast area off of the expanded kitchen, space for a home office or play area, a first floor full bath with walk in shower and a custom petrified wood sink, and a spacious family room with heated floor. The kitchen is a home cook dream with granite counters and a peninsula waterfall breakfast bar, double oven, instant hot, three door refrigerator/freezer, built in wine rack, coffee bar and separate beverage refrigerator. Moving to the second floor - to the left you will see the updated hall bath, the smallest bedroom (that by no means is small) and then the secondary master bedroom that could easily be converted back to 3rd & 4th bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms are so massive you could host multiple slumber parties at once. Moving back down the hall is the second floor modern laundry and a storage area with attic access to a huge storage space, Prepare to feast your eyes on the luxuriant primary bedroom with an overabundance of closet s and a custom painted ensuite spa bath with jacuzzi tub, separate shower and built in vanity area. As if this isn't enough, lets travel outside to inspect the private rear of the house that will be your private oasis transporting you to a tropical staycation and personal retreat. Relax on the huge maintenace free composite double deck with a screened in area with electric and custom blinds; and an open deck with a asunken hot tub and Sunsetter awning. The central focus is the inground gunite pool with waterfall and fountains complete eith its own sandy beach surrounded by upgraded landscaping The outdoor kitchen/tiki bar comes complete with hot and cold water, sink, refrigerator, grill and covered seating including four bar stools on the extensive patio. New additions in summer 2024 to the private paradise include a childrens swing set and water play area with plush rubber mulch and a brand new oversized weather resistant shed. All of this is peacefully situated on a double lot that backs to a small creek and school grounds where the deer like to graze.

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / RE/MAX Ikon

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Mar 28, 2025 •

MLS# MDBC2122564 —

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The Building

Year Built:

1954
Year Built Source:

Assessor
Roof:

Asbestos Shingle
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Brick Front, Spray Foam Insulation, Vinyl Siding
Structure Type:

Detached
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Levels:

2
Door Features:

French, Six Panel, Storm, Insulated
Window Features:

Bay/Bow, Screens
Accessibility Features:

Doors - Lever Handle(s), Level Entry - Main
Foundation Details:

Slab
Basement:

No
Total SqFt Source:

Assessor
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt:

2248
Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:

Assessor

Interior

Interior Features:

Attic, Attic/House Fan, Bathroom - Jetted Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), WhirlPool/HotTub, Window Treatments
Room List:

Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Family Room, Breakfast Room, Laundry, Office, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath
Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplaces:

1
Fireplace Features:

Fireplace - Glass Doors, Gas/Propane, Mantel(s), Screen, Stone
Living Area SqFt Source:

Assessor

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

2248
Living Area SqFt:

2,248 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Acceptable Financing:

Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
Possession:

Coin w/Sell Sett

Location

Directions:

SULPHUR SPRING TO BIRCH OR SHELBOURNE TO LOCUST BIRCH
Latitude:

39.25034000
Longitude:

-76.70251000

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Condition:

Excellent
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.14
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
Lot Features:

Additional Lot(s), Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Landscaping, Private, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Stream/Creek
Lot SqFt:

6,136 Sqft
Zoning:

R
In City Limits:

No
Outdoor Living Structures:

Deck(s), Enclosed, Patio(s), Porch(es), Screened
Other Structures:

Above Grade, Below Grade
Horse:

No
Waterview:

No
Fencing:

Rear, Privacy
Waterfront:

No
Water Oriented:

No
Water Access:

No
Navigable Water:

No
Tidal Water:

No
Riparian Rights:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

04131303000490
Tax Year:

2024
Tax Annual Amount:

$3,801
Tax Assessed Value:

$313,600
Year Assessed:

2024
Total Taxes Payment Frequency:

Semi-Annually

Beds

Bedrooms:

3
Upper Level Bedrooms:

3
Upper Level 1 Bedrooms:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

3
Full Baths:

3
Main Level Baths:

1.00
Main Level Full Baths:

1
Upper Level Full Baths:

2
Upper Level Total Baths:

2
Upper Level Total Baths:

2.00
Upper Level Full Baths:

2

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

Central A/C, Heat Pump(s), Multi Units, Whole House Fan, Zoned
Central Air:

Yes
Cooling Fuel:

Electric
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Baseboard - Hot Water, Forced Air, Heat Pump(s), Solar - Active, Wood Burn Stove, Zoned
Heating Fuel:

Natural Gas, Solar

Utilities

Utilities:

Cable TV, Multiple Phone Lines
Sewer/Septic:

Public Sewer
Hot Water:

Natural Gas
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Oven - Double, Instant Hot Water, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
Laundry Type:

Upper Floor

Schools

Elementary School:

Arbutus
Middle School:

Arbutus
School District Name:

Baltimore County Public Schools
School District Source:

Listing Agent

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Teipewood
Senior Community:

No
Exterior Features:

Awning(s), BBQ Grill, Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights, Hot Tub, Play Area, Play Equipment, Private Beach, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Pool:

Yes - Personal
Pool Features:

Gunite, Heated, In Ground
HOA:

No
Condo/Coop Association:

No
Transportation:

Airport less than 10 miles, Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Commuter Rail Station less than 1 mile

Parking

Total Garage and Parking Spaces:

2
Garage:

No
Type of Parking:

Driveway, Off Street
Parking Features:

Asphalt Driveway
Driveway - # of Spaces:

2

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

No

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$479,500

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$2,567
Taxes	$316
Insurance	$131
Utilities	$247 See report
Total	$3,261/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
3/27/25 Mar 27, 2025	Listed / Active	BRIGHT	$479,500

57% of nearby similar homes sold for over asking price

Similar homes that sold in bidding wars went $15k above asking price on average, but some went as high as $75k over asking price.

House For Sale

$479,500

Cost Est.

$3,261/mo.

Listing provided by broker:

Bobbie Ann Foster

RE/MAX Ikon

info@ikonone.com

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This house located in Catonsville, MD 21227 is currently for sale for $479,500. 1211 Birch Avenue is a 2,248 square foot house with 3 beds and 3 baths. This house is in the attendance area of Arbutus Middle School, Lansdowne High School And Academy Of Finance, and Arbutus Elementary School.

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1211 Birch Avenue

BALTIMORE, MD 21227