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$400,000

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  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 2,046 Sq. Ft.
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This charming 2 bedroom 1 bath 1935 cottage has been newly update with new carpet, wide plank laminate flooring and new roof Feb. 2025. The first floor is 1227 square feet with lots of room for expansion on a .87 acre lot fronting Defense Hwy. Large level lot backing to trees with two sheds on the property, one for lawn mower and gardening tools and a 14'x17' larger one with electric and built-in workshop. Just minutes from shopping and restaurants with great access to downtown Annapolis and BWI airport Seller lived in the house for 30 years and enjoyed the country setting with the short car ride to everything, This nice level lot of .87 acre gives you lots of space to expand the cottage or build a large garage. Being sold "as is". No further showings per seller.

Full Property Details for 551 Defense Hwy

General

  • Sold For: $400,000
  • Taxes: $3,616 (2024)
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
  • MLS ID: MDAA2128012
  • Added to Site: 94 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Carpet, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room
  • Appliances: Dryer - Electric, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate Plank

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Floor Baths: 1
  • Main - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms Main & Up: 2

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Basement

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Flood Lights, Outbuilding(s)

Parking

  • Total Spaces: 8
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Parking Type: Driveway

Location

  • County: Anne Arundel
  • Development Name: Crownsville
  • Subdivision: Crownsville
  • Driving Directions: Generals Hwy to Rt450 or Defense Hwy. After passing stop light at Crownsville Rd. drive about 2 blocks and the house is on the left

School Information

  • School District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Community

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: 90% Forced Air, Central
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Water Heater: Electric

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Septic Tank
  • Water: Well
  • Utility Description: Cable TV Available, Phone Available

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Bungalow
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Construction: Wood Siding, Block
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Entrance: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Connecting Stairway, Outside Entrance, Side Entrance
  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Walls/Ceilings: Dry Wall
  • Entry Floor Number: 1
  • Stories/Levels: 0
  • Stories Description: Main
  • Square Feet: 2,046
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 1,227 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Year Built Source: Assessor

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Shed Shop, Storage Barn/Shed, Wood/Metal Shed

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.87
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 37,897
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Dimensions: 103 x 327 x 230 x 194
  • Frontage Feet: 103
  • Street/Road Desc.: Black Top
  • Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Irregular, Level, Rear Yard, Road Frontage
  • Zoning: RA
  • Lot Description: Backs to Trees, Irregular, Level, Rear Yard, Road Frontage
  • Fencing (Description): Partially, Wood

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $325.96
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • County Tax: $3,236
  • County Tax Freq: Semi-Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $310,700
  • Tax Amount: $3,616
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Terms: Standard Sale
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1227

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple

Listed by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Linda L Patterson
Sold by Unrepresented Buyer Office, Unrepresented Buyer

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  • Linda L Patterson

    Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

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Schools serving 551 Defense Hwy

School District:Anne Arundel County Public Schools
NameGradesDistance
South Shore Elementary School
1376 Fairfield Loop Road, Crownsville, MD 21032
K-53.4 mi
Old Mill Middle South
620 Patriot Lane, Millersville, MD 21108
6-89.6 mi
Old Mill High School
600 Patriot Lane, Millersville, MD 21108
9-129.6 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 551 Defense Hwy

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/17/2025
Sold
$400,000
0.01%
MLS
10/13/2025
Listed
$399,950
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Listed by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Linda L Patterson
Sold by Unrepresented Buyer Office, Unrepresented Buyer

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551 Defense Highway, Crownsville, MD 21032 (MLS# MDAA2128012) is a Single Family property that was sold at $400,000 on November 17, 2025. Want to learn more about 551 Defense Highway? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Crownsville? You can browse all Crownsville real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.