Cummings & Co. Realtors
519 Park Ave
Towson, Maryland 21204
After walking the home together, I'm revising my pre-walkthrough analysis upward. Your home is better than the public record suggests — four bedrooms, three and a half baths, and roughly 400 square feet of finished basement living space. This updated report reflects the home as it actually is, and outlines three clear paths to market so you can choose the strategy that fits your timeline, energy, and goals.
Your Home, As It Actually Is
Key Specifications
Recent Improvements
- Kitchen renovation — Nov 2025
- Garage roof — new within last year
- Garage framing — sistered joists throughout
- Three replaced downstairs windows
- Replaced sewer and water lines
- Sump pump system installed
- Boiler maintained with quick-service valves
- Water heater — 2015
- Garage electrical — 60-amp service + bath
- Fireplace cleaned regularly
Current Market Conditions
Correctly priced, well-presented homes are selling in 4–10 days. Homes that push price without condition to match are sitting 20–70+ days and requiring reductions.
Both currently active homes in the area have already been reduced from their original list prices, confirming that buyers are informed and selective.
Inventory remains limited, which works in a seller's favor. Buyers actively searching West Towson have few options, which drives competition for the right listing.
Strong Demand, Limited Supply
West Towson's desirability — walkability to the YMCA, Dinosaur Park, Whole Foods, and top-rated Baltimore County schools — keeps demand consistently elevated. Buyers who want this neighborhood often wait months for the right home to appear.
Condition + Pricing Drive Everything
The gap between a 5-day sale and a 60-day sale is almost entirely explained by preparation and pricing. Renovated, correctly priced homes create multiple-offer situations. Overpriced homes without updates to match are sitting.
Your Timing Is Favorable
A mid-June to late-July listing date puts you in the heart of the family buyer season. Families motivated to settle before school starts are actively searching spring through early July. That urgency works in your favor.
Rent-Back Flexibility
Most contracts close in 30–45 days. If your South Carolina plans aren't finalized at closing, we can negotiate a rent-back — you remain in the home for 30–60 days after closing, often at no cost to you, to bridge the transition.
Comparable Sales — Weighted Analysis
With the corrected bath count (3.5) and partially finished basement, the relevant comp band has shifted upward. Primary comps are homes with similar bed/bath count and finished square footage. Secondary comps provide price-per-foot and condition-driven context. Lower-tier comps frame the floor of the market.
| Address | Weight | Status | Bed/Bath | SqFt | Price | $/SqFt | DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
318 Alabama Rd
Stone Colonial · 1941 · Excellent
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Primary | Pending | 4 / 3.5 | 3,021 | $865,000 | $286 | 5 |
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800 Chestnut Glen
Colonial · 1980 · Renovated 2023
|
Primary | Sold | 3 / 2.5 | 2,024 | $725,000 | $358 | 5 |
|
612 W Chesapeake ↓
Ranch · 1952 · Fully Renovated
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Primary | Active | 4 / 3 | 2,054 | $785,000 | $382 | 23 |
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608 Marwood Rd ↓
Colonial · 1936 · Renovated
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Secondary | Active | 3 / 3 | 1,642 | $685,000 | $417 | 33 |
|
507 Allegheny Ave
Bungalow · 1918 · Major Updates
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Secondary | Sold | 3 / 2 | 1,638 | $624,900 | $381 | 10 |
|
520 Charles St Ave
Mid-Century · 1958 · Excellent
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Secondary | Sold | 3 / 2.5 | 1,456 | $620,000 | $426 | 4 |
|
607 W Chesapeake Ave
Ranch · 1984 · Renovated
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Secondary | Sold | 2 / 2.5 | 1,340 | $581,581 | $434 | 5 |
|
425 Woodbine Ave
Colonial · 1933 · Fair Condition
|
Context | Sold | 4 / 3 | 1,748 | $540,000 | $309 | 69 |
|
402 Dixie Dr
Colonial · 1941 · Good Condition
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Context | Sold | 3 / 2.5 | 1,536 | $540,000 | $352 | 21 |
|
448 Range Rd
Split · 1954 · As-Is Estate
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Context | Contract | 4 / 2.5 | 2,400 | $475,000 | $198 | 21 |
|
★ 519 Park Ave
Stone Colonial · 1928 · Good/Updated
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— | — | 4 / 3.5 | 2,484 | $615 – $655k | $248–$264 | — |
Primary comps drive the pricing recommendation. Secondary comps validate $/sqft ranges for renovated condition. Context comps establish the floor of the market. Subject total sqft includes approximately 400 sqft of finished basement living area. ↓ indicates recent price reduction.
The comp logic in plain English: 318 Alabama sold quickly at $865,000 as a 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath stone colonial in excellent condition with 3,021 sqft — that's your ceiling if everything were perfect. 800 Chestnut Glen sold at $725,000 for similar size in excellent renovated condition. 612 Chesapeake listed at $810k and is now at $785k after 23 days because it's priced at the top end without the condition to justify it. Your home sits between 800 Chestnut Glen and 318 Alabama on size and layout, with good bones and a brand-new kitchen but older systems. That puts estimated market value near $650,000 — and the right list price slightly below, to drive competitive offers.
Three Paths to Market
Choose the path that fits your life.
You have three legitimate options. Each leads to a successful sale. They differ in how much time, energy, and money you invest up front, and in what you net at closing. My job is to lay them out honestly so you can choose — not to talk you into one over another.
est. investment
What's Included
- Deep professional clean
- Full declutter (basement, garage, living spaces)
- Minor touch-up paint only as needed
- Disclose older systems honestly up front
- Professional photography included
est. investment
What's Included
- Everything in As-Is
- Targeted interior paint (trim, select rooms)
- Refinish high-traffic floors
- Repair two stuck windows
- Replace two cracked mudroom windows
- Garage exterior paint
- Stager walkthrough + guidance
est. investment
What's Included
- Everything in Moderate Prep
- Fireplace stainless liner install
- Full interior paint (all rooms)
- Refinish all main-level floors
- Full stager engagement
- Landscaping refresh
Preparation Checklist & Costs
This is the full list of items I noted during the walkthrough, organized by path. Cost estimates are ranges based on vendors in my network — I'll send over specific referrals and quotes on request.
| Item | Est. Cost | Priority | As-Is | Moderate | Full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Deep professional cleaning
Whole house, windows inside & out
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$500–$800 | Essential | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Declutter & light staging prep
Basement, garage, living areas
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$0–$1,000 | Essential | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Touch-up paint (spot fixes)
Visible marks and scuffs
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$300–$500 | Essential | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
|
Repair stuck windows
Rope/spring replacement, two windows
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$400–$600 | High ROI | — | ✓ | ✓ |
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Replace cracked windows
Two cracked in mudroom area
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$800–$1,200 | High ROI | — | ✓ | ✓ |
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Selective interior paint
Trim, upstairs rooms, windowsills
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$2,000–$3,500 | High ROI | — | ✓ | ✓ |
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Refinish high-traffic floors
Main living areas only
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$2,000–$3,500 | High ROI | — | ✓ | ✓ |
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Garage exterior paint
Curb appeal from the rear approach
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$800–$1,500 | Bonus | — | ✓ | ✓ |
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Stager consultation
Free walkthrough + guidance (included)
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Included | High ROI | — | ✓ | ✓ |
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Fireplace stainless steel liner
Removes standard inspection objection
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$4,000–$5,000 | Preempt | — | — | ✓ |
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Full interior paint
All rooms, trim, ceilings
|
$1,500–$2,500 | Bonus | — | — | ✓ |
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Full main-level floor refinish
All rooms, not just high-traffic
|
$3,000–$4,500 | Bonus | — | — | ✓ |
|
Landscaping refresh
Mulch, trim, front bed refresh
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$800–$1,500 | Bonus | — | — | ✓ |
Marketing Your Home
Database Outreach
Before public launch, your home is presented to my 10,000-person database of active buyers, past clients, and connections who've engaged with my listings before.
MLS + Syndication
Full BRIGHT MLS listing syndicated to Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, and all major platforms on launch day with professional photography and targeted copy.
Targeted Social Media
Paid Facebook and Instagram campaigns aimed at Baltimore County buyers 35–60 within a 10-mile radius, plus organic posts on our high-engagement channels.
AI-Optimized Listing
We optimize the MLS listing copy so your home surfaces in AI-driven buyer searches on ChatGPT, Zillow's AI tools, and similar platforms. Forward-looking exposure.
Open Houses
Two consecutive weekends at launch, plus a late-afternoon Thursday or Friday open house. Advertised across all platforms and to the surrounding neighborhood.
700-Agent Network
Broker-to-broker outreach to every agent at Cummings & Co., plus our broader Baltimore County agent network through the MLS and our internal portal.
Suggested Timeline
Decide on a path, execute listing agreement
Late April – Early MayChoose between the three paths. Sign listing agreement (terminable by either party with 30 days written notice — no lock-in). Confirm final list price and target launch date.
Preparation work
May – Early JuneDepending on path chosen: cleaning, decluttering, paint, window repairs, floor refinishing, and stager consultation. I coordinate all vendors from my network.
Professional photography & pre-market
Early – Mid JunePhotography scheduled after prep is complete. Pre-market outreach begins — database emails, agent network, optional Coming Soon status on MLS.
Active listing launch
Mid-June – Late JulyLive on MLS. Open houses. Social campaigns running. Goal: under contract within 10–14 days of launch based on current market conditions.
Under contract → settlement
August – September30–45 day closing window typical. Rent-back available if needed to bridge your South Carolina rental. Settlement aligned with your move timeline.
Move to South Carolina
September – OctoberClosing complete, keys handed over, equity in hand, on your timeline with no loose ends.