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BEDS4 BATHS2 full SQUARE FEET1,536 MLS#MDBC2161598
STATUSACTIVE PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family SUBDIVISIONESSEX SCHOOLBALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Property Description

Welcome to 521 Riverside Drive a thoughtfully reworked home in a water-oriented community near Cox’s Point Park, offering flexibility, functionality, and lifestyle all in one. Recently purchased and significantly improved in a short period of time, this home has been reconfigured to create a true 4-bedroom layout, transforming what was previously underutilized space into a more functional design that better fits today’s lifestyle. The main level features an open and inviting layout with a spacious living room flowing into the dining area and an updated kitchen that has been redesigned to eliminate dead space and improve flow, creating a more connected and usable everyday living space. The entire home has been refreshed with new flooring and fresh paint throughout, giving it a clean, move-in-ready feel. A main-level bedroom and full bath provide flexibility for guests, multi-generational living, or a private home office. Upstairs, the home now offers additional bedroom space along with a generously sized primary bedroom featuring access to a private balcony, creating a quiet place to unwind and take in the surroundings. Outside, enjoy a spacious yard, detached garage, and ample parking features that are hard to come by in this area. Located in a water-oriented community, this home offers easy access to Cox’s Point Park, public boat ramps, marinas, and Back River, with direct access to the Chesapeake Bay. Whether you enjoy boating, kayaking, or simply being near the water, this location delivers a lifestyle that extends well beyond the home itself. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and commuter routes, this is a unique opportunity to own a home that has not only been updated but reimagined for how people actually live today.

521 Riverside Drive | MLS# MDBC2161598

This single family home located at 521 Riverside Drive, Essex, MD 21221 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $365,000. This property was built in 2004 and has 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths with 1536 sq. ft. Riverside Drive is located in the ESSEX subdivision within the BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district. Search ESSEX real estate on peterorourke.homesale.com today.

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Property Features

Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C
Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Heating: Forced Air
Home Style: Colonial
Lot Size: 0.17 Acres
Stories: 2.0
Taxes: $3,188
Year Built: 2004

Feature Descriptions

Additional Structures: Above Grade
Lot Dimensions: 0.17 Acre(S)
Parking Notes: 5 Total Parking Spaces
Rooms: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 4,Kitchen, Loft
Sewer: Public Sewer
SQFT Above Finished: 1536
SQFT Total Finished: 1536
Structure Type: Detached
Total Garage/Parking Spaces: 5
Water: Public

Room Sizes

Primary Bedroom: 16 x 20 Level - Upper 1
Bedroom 2: 9 x 14 Level - Upper 1
Loft: 9 x 16 Level - Upper 1
Bedroom 3: 10 x 11 Level - Main
Bedroom 4: 12 x 11 Level - Main
Kitchen: 15 x 10 Level - Main
Living Room: 25 x 17 Level - Main
Dining Room: 10 x 9 Level - Main

Local Schools

High School: CHESAPEAKE
Middle School: DEEP CREEK
Elementary School: SUSSEX
School District: BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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Agency Name: Cummings & Co. Realtors
Agency Phone: 4108230033

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$ 1,184.46 per month $812.33 Principal & Interest $265.67 Property Tax $106.46 Homeowner's Insurance

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