Looking for a house in Maryland w/ water privlages

[jallison27]

I know that it is the wrong time to be looking for real estate (because I have to sell mine first), but....the family has outgrown the house (with another on the way). I currently have a 4 bedroom / 2 bath home in Boulevard Park in Pasadena. The entire house was re-done in 02', so it is like a new house (which is the part that the wife loves). Community is nice, but older. Boating privlages are to die for....awesome ramp that takes 30ft+ boats and access.

Would love to stay in AA County so I can stay into boating, but need to stay under 500k. I'm already working with a realtor, but he's not having a lot of luck in my price range. Don't mind the fixer upper, but the price has to be right. I figured I'd ask around to everyone to see if someone is living somewhere nice that I haven't thought of yet.

Crownsville is as far south as I'd like to go & since I have a family, good schools are a must. A "younger" community would be great also. I drive to Towson everyday to work, now so an extra 15-20min wouldn't bother me too much.

Haven't listed my house yet for fears that it would sell in a week, but need to sell it to purchase the new home. If you know anyone that is looking in the Pasadena area, I can give them a sweet deal on an awesome house.


Thanks in advance.

[twiskman]

jallison- I cant really help you out as far as where to look, but the wife and I are in a similar situation- growing family, and house feeling smaller. Anyway-were getting ready to put ours up for sale... wouldnt mind seeing some pics of yours... maybe we could do a deal... let me know.

[flattyfrank]

I know that it is the wrong time to be looking for real estate (because I have to sell mine first), but....the family has outgrown the house (with another on the way). I currently have a 4 bedroom / 2 bath home in Boulevard Park in Pasadena. The entire house was re-done in 02', so it is like a new house (which is the part that the wife loves). Community is nice, but older. Boating privlages are to die for....awesome ramp that takes 30ft+ boats and access.

Would love to stay in AA County so I can stay into boating, but need to stay under 500k. I'm already working with a realtor, but he's not having a lot of luck in my price range. Don't mind the fixer upper, but the price has to be right. I figured I'd ask around to everyone to see if someone is living somewhere nice that I haven't thought of yet.

Crownsville is as far south as I'd like to go & since I have a family, good schools are a must. A "younger" community would be great also. I drive to Towson everyday to work, now so an extra 15-20min wouldn't bother me too much.

Haven't listed my house yet for fears that it would sell in a week, but need to sell it to purchase the new home. If you know anyone that is looking in the Pasadena area, I can give them a sweet deal on an awesome house.


Thanks in advance.

There are a few houses for sale on Bear Creek in eastern Balto co. zip 21222. Don't know what prices are like, but waterfront is available.

[smellslikefish]

I live in Blvd Pk also. I love this neighborhood, and yes, this comm. ramp is the best ramp that I have used....anywhere. You should stay......put on an addition

[27 sailfish]

Stop in a local reality shop and ask for a booklet on waterfront/priveledged homes.
Sunday's Sunpaper has a good section on houses as well.

Under $500 K - that might be a tall order.Every now/then one goes for auction - might be worth watching for.

Find a good reeltor ( some are right here on TF ) and ask them to look for you.Slow time right now so most wiould love a new customer who is serious.

[B-Faithful]

Cape St. Claire.... We have 3 community pier areas (wait list), a boat ramp (can be tough at low tide with a larger boat though) beaches on the Magothy river, Chesapeake Bay, and little magothy river. There is a club house, pool (with membership), multiple parks, GREAT school district (Broadneck), tons of kids and a short hop to downtown Annapolis. We also have a private marina in the community (Fairwinds) and are very close to SPSP. You can keep your boat on your property too. Downsides are that there are few streets with sidewalks. The community is older and there are some homes not well kept. Neighbors can be a doozy. Homes range from the 300k range to over 3 million. We have a 5 bedroom 3200 square feet home over looking the magothy (not waterfront but waterview) for just a little more than your range. There are a lot of homes for sale in the community and some are new construction and some were made back in the 1950's. We moved here less than 2 years ago for our kids to grow up with more of a Chesapeake Bay life-style from a newer 4 bedroom colonial in Arnold (same school district) without water privileges. We have been pleased.

Here is the community website: The Community of Cape Saint Claire

If you believe that your realtor isnt working in your best interest or understands what you are looking for. Give TF'er "Reeltor" a shout. He is a fantastic guy who would understand what you are looking for and could steer you right. Good luck.

[goose70]

If good AA County public schools are your top concern, then I would stick with the Broadneck or Severna Park systems. With the budget cuts over the next several years, those systems will likely be the least impacted since they have such strong PTO/community support.

On the other hand, if you're happy where you are now, why move? It seems like an addition makes more sense, particularly if a good chunk of your mortgage is paid down.

[Cabyn Fever]

I'm in the community of Severn Grove (off of Bestgate Rd). The house next door to me has been for sale for the last 3-4 months. It was built about 10 years ago and at least on the outside it looks nice. The community has a boat dock and ramp, I'm not sure of the name of the creek the community is on but it's only a few minutes from the main Severn. I have no idea what they are asking for it but can get the number off the sign if you like. Here is a picture of the house from Google Earth.


Chuck

[rgminer]

Try off Middleborough Rd in Eastern Baltimore County. There are a few waterfront on Middle River for sale in that community.

[Polkster]

I have friend who lives in the Cape and he loves that area. He has some great neighbors and he can walk to the beach with his kids. Most are smaller split foyer types like the one above, but there are some bigger homes. If you love you neighborhood now, the easiest would be to build an addition or remodel. After realator fees to sell, moving expenses, making your next house your own, it will probably be about the same right now to remodel. (depending on what you do).