For Sale
956 Middlesex Rd
Essex, MD, 21221 • 21221 • Baltimore County
$186,900
$209/sqft
Down payment assistance available
2Beds
1Baths
896Sqft
0.04 acLot
1956Built
Property DNA
Colonial Style
Built 1956 · 70 years of history
Middlesex
21221
Outdoor Living
Porch
Above Grade
Above Grade
Just Listed
Listed Apr 9, 2026
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
3 saves
Buyers have saved this home
$209/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Townhouse · Built 1956
Welcome to 956 Middlesex Rd, a move-in-ready brick townhome offering a comfortable layout and great everyday functionality. The main level features hardwood flooring and a bright living and dining area that flows into a spacious kitchen, creating an easy space for both daily living and entertaining. From the kitchen and dining area, a rear door leads to the backyard, which may also offer additional parking potential. Upstairs, you’ll find hardwood floors throughout, along with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. The unfinished basement provides excellent storage or future potential and includes the laundry area plus walk-up access to the backyard. A solid and well-kept home, ready for its next owner to move right in and make it their own.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights move-in-ready brick townhome, hardwood flooring, and laundry area as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,219/month
Principal & Interest$970
Property Tax$187
Insurance$62
Down payment20% ($37,380)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $149,520 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeTownhouse
Year Built1956
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
ParkingOpen Parking
Lot1,600 sqft
Days on Zillow0
Price/sqft$209
Property
Home typeTownhouse
Sub-typeTownhouse
StyleColonial
Year built1956
Stories2
Systems
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingFree, Unassigned, Off Street, On Street
BasementExterior Entry,Rear Entrance,Full,Walk-Out Access
FencingFull
Lot1,600 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood21221
ZoningRESIDENTIAL
Annual tax$1,800
Parcel151513920620
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Dryer
Refrigerator
Washer
Oven/Range - Gas
Gas Water Heater
Heating
Forced Air
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Electric
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Exterior
Sidewalks
Parking
Free
Unassigned
Off Street
On Street
Construction
Brick
Patio & Porch
Porch
Lot Features
Landscaped
Pool Features
None
Other Structures
Above Grade
Room details
6 rooms detailed
Primary Bedroom
Upper15×11 ft165 sqft
Flooring - HardWood
Bedroom2
Upper11×10 ft110 sqft
Flooring - HardWood
Dining Room
Main11×8 ft88 sqft
Flooring - Carpet
Kitchen
Main11×7 ft77 sqft
Living Room
Main15×11 ft165 sqft
Flooring - Carpet
Utility Room
UnspecifiedListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Tax rate1.03%
Price/sqft$209
On marketApr 9, 2026
PostedApr 9, 2026
Last sold$105,600
MLS updatedApr 8, 2026
Tour days9
Views36
Favorites3
How are the schools in Essex?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Essex, MD, 21221
Price history
10 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 9, 2026Listed For Sale$186,900$209Bright MLS
Mar 25, 2024Listing Removed——Zillow Rentals
Mar 24, 2024Listed For Rent$1,549$2Zillow Rentals
Feb 25, 2024Listing Removed——Zillow Rentals
Feb 9, 2024Listed For Rent$1,549$2Zillow Rentals
Jun 27, 2019Sold$105,600$118Public Record
Apr 17, 2019Sold$1,450$2Public Record
Mar 16, 2009Sold$117,000$131Public Record
Nov 27, 2008Price Change$139,900$156Long and Foster Real Estate
Aug 9, 2008Listed For Sale$149,900$167Long and Foster Real Estate
Listed For Sale$186,900
Apr 9, 2026•$209/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed—
Mar 25, 2024•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$1,549
Mar 24, 2024•$2/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listing Removed—
Feb 25, 2024•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$1,549
Feb 9, 2024•$2/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Sold$105,600
Jun 27, 2019•$118/sqft•Public Record
Sold$1,450
Apr 17, 2019•$2/sqft•Public Record
Sold$117,000
Mar 16, 2009•$131/sqft•Public Record
Price Change$139,900
Nov 27, 2008•$156/sqft•Long and Foster Real Estate
Listed For Sale$149,900
Aug 9, 2008•$167/sqft•Long and Foster Real Estate
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2025$2,685$148,500
Apr 9, 2024$1,631$134,600
Apr 9, 2023$1,463$120,700
Apr 9, 2022$1,425$120,700
Apr 9, 2021$1,388$114,500
Apr 9, 2020$1,350$111,400
Apr 9, 2019$1,327$111,400
Apr 9, 2018$1,303$107,533
Apr 9, 2017$583$48,100
Apr 9, 2016$1,837$48,100
Apr 9, 2015$1,837$48,100
Apr 9, 2014$1,837$116,800
Apr 9, 2013—$116,800
Apr 9, 2012—$116,800
Apr 9, 2011—$131,000
Apr 9, 2010—$120,112
Apr 9, 2009—$109,136
Apr 9, 2008—$98,160
Apr 9, 2007—$88,436
Apr 9, 2006—$78,713
Apr 9, 2005—$68,990
Apr 9, 2004—$66,886
Apr 9, 2003—$64,783
Apr 9, 2002—$62,680
Apr 9, 2001—$61,740
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Essex, MD • Baltimore County
Nearby cities
CatonsvilleDundalkElkridgeEssexLutherville TimoniumMiddle RiverNottinghamOwings Mills
Nearby zip codes
21221
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