This stylishly updated home at 601 Southmont Road pairs classic 1950s character with a long list of modern upgrades, offering three bedrooms and 1.5 baths in a genuinely move-in-ready package. The layout's design creates natural separation between living, sleeping, and everyday gathering spaces, giving the whole family room to spread out. The main level opens to a living room with refinished original hardwood floors, crisp crown molding, and a neutral palette washed in natural light from a large front window. Those same hardwood floors carry into the dining room, framed by matching crown molding, updated lighting, and a French door that leads directly out to the deck, an easy setup for indoor-outdoor entertaining. The fully renovated kitchen anchors the level with brand-new stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, all-new cabinetry, a replaced tile floor and backsplash, and updated lighting, ready for everything from quick weeknight dinners to weekend gatherings.
Upstairs, three well-proportioned bedrooms offer wood floors and ceiling fans for comfort in every season. The full bathroom has been completely refreshed.
The finished lower level adds valuable everyday living space with a spacious family room featuring new carpet, plus a laundry room with new flooring and a convenient half bath for guests added in 2024. Outside, a spacious Trex deck (installed in 2026) overlooks a fully fenced backyard complete with a storage shed and a wood playset, offering plenty of room for play, pets, gardening, or relaxed weekends at home.
Behind the scenes, the big-ticket items are already handled: the HVAC system and furnace were replaced in 2022, a new water heater has been installed (2026), gutters were replaced in 2024, and both the front screen door and back door have been updated, so buyers can move in and enjoy the home rather than spend their first year renovating it.
Location adds even more value. This home sits just minutes from Catonsville's shops and restaurants, with Baltimore's attractions an easy drive away. Commuters will appreciate quick access to I-695, plus convenient connections to I-95 and I-195, making the daily commute, wherever it leads, refreshingly simple.
With its blend of thoughtful updates, comfortable living spaces, and a location that works for commuters and homebodies alike, 601 Southmont Road is ready to welcome its next owner.
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Price
$485,000
Days On Site
3 Days
Bedrooms
3
Inside Area (SqFt)
1,704 sqft
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
1
Partial Baths
1
Lot Size
0.17 Acres
Year Built
1954
MLS® Number
MDBC2171826
Status
Active
Property Tax
$3,743
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
N/A
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General Features
Acres
0.17
Attached Garage
Yes
Direction Faces
North
Foundation
Permanent
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
1
Levels
Three Or More
Parking
Garage Door OpenerGarageDrivewayAttached
Parking Spaces
3
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Sewer
Public Sewer
Special Circumstances
Standard
SqFt Above
1704
SqFt Total
1704
Style
Split Level
Water Source
Public
Zoning
DR 5.5
Interior Features
Appliances
Electric RangeElectric OvenGas Water HeaterDishwasherRefrigeratorStainless Steel Appliance(s)WasherWater HeaterDryerMicrowave
Basement
FinishedExterior EntryWalk-Out Access
Cooling
Central AirCeiling Fan(s)Whole House FanElectricAttic Fan
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