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Property Details
Property Features
Listing Office:
Office Name: RE/MAX Realty Group
Office Phone: (410) 730-6100
Listing Agent: Jeffrey M Berman
Exterior Features
Exterior Information:
View: Trees/Woods, Panoramic, Garden
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot: Trees, Cleared, Open Lot, Level
Lot Size: 0.83 Acres
School Info
Assigned Schools Information:
Long Reach High School, Public District Grades 9-12
Mayfield Woods Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
Waterloo Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-5
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: I-95 N toward Baltimore exit 41B-A toward MD-175 W Columbia 0.6 mi Continue on Waterloo Rd (MD-175) 0.7 mi Turn right onto Waterloo Rd (MD-108) toward Ellicott City 2.6 mi
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $369,000
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $1,844
Tax Year: 2021
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MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: BRIGHT
MLS Number: #MDHW2031788
Listing Office:
Office Name: RE/MAX Realty Group
Office Phone: (410) 730-6100
Listing Agent: Jeffrey M Berman
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Schools
Schools Nearby
The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.
Elementary School
7
/10
Waterloo Elementary School
5940 Waterloo Rd
Distance between this listing and this school0.97 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
Middle School
6
/10
Mayfield Woods Middle School
7950 Red Barn Way
Distance between this listing and this school1.88 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
High School
4
/10
Long Reach High School
6101 Old Dobbin Ln
Distance between this listing and this school0.85 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Assigned Schools
7
/10
Waterloo Elementary School
5940 Waterloo Rd
Distance between this listing and this school0.97 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
Nearby Schools
5
/10
Phelps Luck Elementary School
5370 Old Stone Ct
Distance between this listing and this school0.55 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
7
/10
Jeffers Hill Elementary School
6001 Tamar Dr
Distance between this listing and this school1.27 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Assigned Schools
6
/10
Mayfield Woods Middle School
7950 Red Barn Way
Distance between this listing and this school1.88 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Nearby Schools
4
/10
Oakland Mills Middle School
9540 Kilimanjaro Rd
Distance between this listing and this school2.03 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
8
/10
Ellicott Mills Middle School
4445 Montgomery Rd
Distance between this listing and this school2.17 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Assigned Schools
4
/10
Long Reach High School
6101 Old Dobbin Ln
Distance between this listing and this school0.85 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Nearby Schools
7
/10
Howard High School
8700 Old Annapolis Rd
Distance between this listing and this school0.56 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
4
/10
Oakland Mills High School
9410 Kilimanjaro Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.72 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $92,476. The majority of Howard County, MD residents have income between $100k-200k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 5540 Waterloo Rd
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 5540 Waterloo Rd property is $369,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 5540 Waterloo Rd is land located in Columbia, Maryland, 21045.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 5540 Waterloo Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 5540 Waterloo Rd are: Waterloo Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 7/10Mayfield Woods Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 6/10Long Reach High School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $1,844 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
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This home is located at 5540 Waterloo Rd in Columbia, MD and zip code 21045 in the Columbia neighborhood. This home sits on a 0.83 acre lot. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since August 31, 2023 and is currently priced at $369,000.
While more than 130 listings in Howard County, MD in March 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 40 listings sold at asking price, and more than 41 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Howard County, MD increased by 6.5% between February 2024 and March 2024. Listings spent 14 days on the market in March 2024, and had a median list price of $549,996 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.