404 Marlyn • Essex, MD 21221

$327,000 Beds: 3 • Baths: 2 full • Sq. Feet: 1200 • MLS ID: MDBC2158414 • Subdivision: ESSEX • School Dist: BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Don't miss this Saturday's Open House -- 4/18**11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Welcome Home to this beautifully renovated single-family detached home in Essex at an affordable price! This home has been completely updated from top to bottom, front to back (down to the studs) and offers the perfect blend of modern finishes and comfortable living. Upon entry in to the home you will be pleasantly pleased with the soaring 8-foot ceilings, open-concept main level with a front to back view of the LR, DR and kitchen. And also, two bedrooms, full bath and laundry on this level. As you make your way through the main level, take time to note the brand-new LVP flooring, new LED recessed lighting, new trendy light fixtures throughout and MOST OF ALL -- the tranquil, zen-like neutral color palette that welcomes you HOME. If you’re a coffee lover – you’re in luck -- Enjoy your own private coffee bar with trendy lighting, granite wall-mounted counter where you will sit, sip and enjoy your morning coffee (also a charging station for electronics), OR, you may prefer the outdoors for your a.m. coffee. In that case, take it out to your new 10 x 20 back deck that’s also perfect for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying warm evenings! Back inside, the LR offers ample space for a generous-sized wall-mounted TV and bask in the drenching sunlight that flows through the tall windows throughout this level. Flow through to your DR space and into your stunner of a kitchen that features white, soft-close wood cabinetry, granite countertops, new SS fridge and gas stove. The full bath on this level features a tub/shower combo with ceramic tile surround, trendy finishes, ample shelving and a NEW stackable washer/dryer. You will also be pleased with the BR sizes on this level. Bonus - the front BR features a window seat for hours of reading or just people watching! Also, 2 closets in this BR. Upstairs, you’ll find the 3rd bedroom that offers its own private en-suite featuring a walk-in shower with ceramic tile surround - showcasing stylish neutral finishes. The basement is gravel and unfinished but houses the utilities. Take your worries away and know that the details have been checked off in this home such as the new HVAC system (heat few years old, AC new), updated plumbing, electric, new wood front porch, new washer and dryer, new architectural shingle roof and gutters, new siding and MORE!! Home is conveniently located close to shopping, dining, outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, crabbing, swimming and more, as well as close to major commuter routes including 702 and 695. No more searching for "Homes For Sale Near Me." This is it! You have found it! Make this move-in-ready and affordable home in Essex yours today! Ask about down-payment assistance options available. View this listing at: http://mikenelsonrealtor.com/mls=MDBC2158414

Property Features

  • Taxes: $2,055
  • Basement: Yes
  • Roof Type: Architectural Shingle
  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Parking Notes: 4 Total Parking Spaces
  • Lot Size: 0.17 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.17 Acre(S)
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central A/C,Programmable Thermostat
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Additional Structures: Above Grade,Below Grade
  • Fencing Description: Chain Link
  • Lot Description: Level, Not In Development
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Total Garage/Parking Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Surface
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave,Exhaust Fan,Refrigerator,Oven/Range - Gas,Stainless Steel Appliances,Washer/Dryer Stacked,Water Heater
  • Rooms: Living Room,Dining Room,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Kitchen,Bedroom 1,Laundry,Bathroom 1,Bathroom 2
  • SQFT Total Finished: 1200
  • SQFT Above Finished: 1200
  • Exterior: Gutter System
  • Interior: Bathroom - Walk-In Shower,Bathroom - Tub Shower,Breakfast Area,Carpet,Ceiling Fan(s),Combination Dining/Living,Combination Kitchen/Dining,Entry Level Bedroom,Family Room Off Kitchen,Floor Plan - Open,Kitchen - Gourmet,Recessed Lighting,Upgraded Countertops
  • Flooring: Carpet,Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Windows: Replacement,Insulated,Double Hung,Double Pane,Screens
  • Electric Description: Circuit Breakers
  • Utilities: Cable TV Available,Natural Gas Available,Phone Available

School Information

  • School District: BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Printed April 19, 2026


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