This stylishly updated home at 601 Southmont Road pairs classic 1950s character with a long list of modern upgrades, offering three bedrooms and 1.5 baths in a genuinely move-in-ready package. The layout's design creates natural separation between living, sleeping, and everyday gathering spaces, giving the whole family room to spread out. The main level opens to a living room with refinished original hardwood floors, crisp crown molding, and a neutral palette washed in natural light from a large front window. Those same hardwood floors carry into the dining room, framed by matching crown molding, updated lighting, and a French door that leads directly out to the deck, an easy setup for indoor-outdoor entertaining. The fully renovated kitchen anchors the level with brand-new stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, all-new cabinetry, a replaced tile floor and backsplash, and updated lighting, ready for everything from quick weeknight dinners to weekend gatherings. Upstairs, three well-proportioned bedrooms offer wood floors and ceiling fans for comfort in every season. The full bathroom has been completely refreshed. The finished lower level adds valuable everyday living space with a spacious family room featuring new carpet, plus a laundry room with new flooring and a convenient half bath for guests added in 2024. Outside, a spacious Trex deck (installed in 2026) overlooks a fully fenced backyard complete with a storage shed and a wood playset, offering plenty of room for play, pets, gardening, or relaxed weekends at home. Behind the scenes, the big-ticket items are already handled: the HVAC system and furnace were replaced in 2022, a new water heater has been installed (2026), gutters were replaced in 2024, and both the front screen door and back door have been updated, so buyers can move in and enjoy the home rather than spend their first year renovating it. Location adds even more value. This home sits just minutes from Catonsville's shops and restaurants, with Baltimore's attractions an easy drive away. Commuters will appreciate quick access to I-695, plus convenient connections to I-95 and I-195, making the daily commute, wherever it leads, refreshingly simple. With its blend of thoughtful updates, comfortable living spaces, and a location that works for commuters and homebodies alike, 601 Southmont Road is ready to welcome its next owner. Verify school information on the Baltimore County Public Schools website.
For sale
$485,000
601 Southmont Rd, Baltimore, MD 21228
3beds
1,704sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
7,200 Square Feet Lot
$478,800 Zestimate®
$285/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully renovated kitchenSpacious trex deckWood playsetFully fenced backyardWood floorsCrisp crown moldingStorage shed
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Listed by:
Morgan Davis 443-691-9925,
Cummings & Co. Realtors 4108230033,
Listing Team: The Beacon Home Team Of Cummings & Co. Realtors, Co-Listing Team: The Beacon Home Team Of Cummings & Co. Realtors,Co-Listing Agent: Margaret F Christian 410-746-8166,
Cummings & Co. Realtors
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDBC2171826
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Full Bath, Half Bath
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 17
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Ceiling
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 10
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Attached Bathroom
- Level: Lower
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 X 13
Other
- Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Upper
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 X 5
Half bath
- Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Lower
- Area: 25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 X 5
Kitchen
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Countertop(s) - Quartz, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Ceiling, Kitchen - Electric Cooking
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 10
Laundry
- Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Lower
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 13
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Crown Molding
- Level: Main
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 20
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Whole House Fan, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Heater, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Attic, Attic/House Fan, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Floor Plan - Traditional, Upgraded Countertops
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Doors: French Doors, Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Replacement, Screens
- Basement: Finished,Garage Access,Improved,Exterior Entry,Walk-Out Access,Windows
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,704
- Total interior livable area: 1,704 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,704
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Driveway, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split,Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Lighting, Play Equipment, Sidewalks
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Full,Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden
Lot
- Size: 7,200 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 1.00 x
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 04010102850750
- Zoning: DR 5.5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Permanent
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Catonsville
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Baltimore
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $285/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $325,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,743
- Date on market: 9/10/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Inclusions: Wood Playset And Shed In The Backyard.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$478,800
$455,000 - $503,000
$2,296/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $485,000+60.3%$285/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDBC2171826 Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2018 | Sold | $302,500+4.3%$178/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/2018 | Pending sale | $289,900$170/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Solutions #1002255516 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2018 | Listed for sale | $289,900+13.7%$170/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Solutions #1002255516 Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2005 | Sold | $255,000$150/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,776 +34.8% | $308,800 +5.6% |
| 2024 | $3,544 +2.9% | $292,400 +2.9% |
| 2023 | $3,443 +3% | $284,100 -2.8% |
| 2022 | $3,343 +3.1% | $292,400 +9.3% |
| 2021 | $3,242 +3.5% | $267,500 +3.5% |
| 2020 | $3,133 +3.6% | $258,533 -3.4% |
| 2019 | $3,025 +3.7% | $267,500 +11.2% |
| 2018 | $2,916 +5.9% | $240,600 +5.9% |
| 2017 | $2,755 +4.6% | $227,300 +6.2% |
| 2016 | $2,633 | $214,000 +6.6% |
| 2015 | $2,633 | $200,700 |
| 2014 | $2,633 | $200,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $200,700 -20.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $252,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $252,900 |
| 2010 | -- | $252,900 -6.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $270,280 +16.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $232,080 +19.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $193,880 +24.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $155,680 +6.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $145,956 +7.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $136,233 +7.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $126,510 +2.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $123,212 +2.7% |
| 2001 | -- | $119,916 |
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Neighborhood: 21228
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Catonsville
- Middle: Arbutus
- High: Catonsville
- 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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