At first glance, this Holly Neck rancher checks the usual boxes—hardwood floors, bedrooms filled with afternoon light, and a wall of windows opening the main living space to a wooded backdrop. The unfinished lower level is ready to work for you, with the laundry and mechanicals set aside and open square footage waiting for whatever comes next—a home gym, playroom, workshop, media room, or something entirely your own. Solid. Comfortable. Exactly what you would expect. Then there’s the detached garage sitting beside the house. Head toward it, and you’ll quickly realize there is much more happening than simply a place to park the cars—upstairs, downstairs, and in ways most buyers will not expect until they experience it themselves. We’re not going to spell it all out here. Some things are better discovered in person. Tucked into Essex’s Holly Neck area, the property sits in a quieter, tree-canopied pocket where mature hardwoods provide shade and the setting feels comfortably removed from the busier parts of town. You are close to the water and convenient to Essex shopping, restaurants, major commuter routes, and the greater Baltimore area—without giving up the peaceful surroundings that make this property feel different. Photos can only tell you so much, and this home has more layers than most. If you’re curious about what is really happening behind that garage door—and what else this half-acre property has waiting for you—schedule a private showing and experience it for yourself.
For sale
$350,000
2021 Holly Neck Rd, Baltimore, MD 21221
2beds
1,089sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
0.52 Acres Lot
$347,100 Zestimate®
$321/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Mature hardwoods provide shadeHalf-acre propertyHardwood floorsQuieter tree-canopied pocket
- 20 days
- 477
- 38
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
John Benedictis 410-977-1355,
Real Broker, LLC 8504500442
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDBC2176270
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Kitchen, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Other, Storage Room
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Storage room
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Central Vacuum, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry,Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: Pellet Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,089
- Total interior livable area: 1,089 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,089
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Oversized, Driveway, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.52 Acres
- Dimensions: 1.00 x
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade
- Parcel number: 04151516601191
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Holly Neck
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Baltimore
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $321/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $246,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,761
- Date on market: 9/22/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Pellet Stove
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$347,100
$330,000 - $364,000
$1,853/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $350,000$321/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDBC2176270 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2026 | Listing removed | $350,000$321/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDBC2169084 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $350,000$321/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDBC2169084 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2026 | Contingent | $350,000$321/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDBC2169084 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $350,000+26.4%$321/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDBC2169084 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2009 | Sold | $277,000-1.1%$254/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2009 | Listed for sale | $280,000$257/sqft |
Source: Listhub #BC6798687 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,671 -4.4% | $246,300 +8.1% |
| 2025 | $3,842 +51.4% | $227,800 +8.8% |
| 2024 | $2,537 +9.7% | $209,300 +9.7% |
| 2023 | $2,313 +1.9% | $190,800 |
| 2022 | $2,268 +2% | $190,800 +4% |
| 2021 | $2,224 +2% | $183,533 +2% |
| 2020 | $2,180 +0.5% | $179,900 |
| 2019 | $2,169 +0.5% | $179,900 +1% |
| 2018 | $2,159 +0.5% | $178,100 +0.5% |
| 2017 | $2,148 -35.7% | $177,200 |
| 2016 | $3,341 | $177,200 |
| 2015 | $3,341 | $177,200 -3.6% |
| 2014 | $3,341 | $183,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $183,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $183,800 -13.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $213,400 +5.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $202,586 +5.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $191,773 +6% |
| 2008 | -- | $180,960 +13.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $159,310 +15.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $137,660 +18.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $116,010 +2.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $112,810 +2.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $109,610 +3% |
| 2002 | -- | $106,410 +1.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $105,070 |
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Neighborhood: 21221
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Baltimore 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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