1817 Kittyhawk Rd, Essex, MD 21221

Nearly 2,000 sq ft/ Detached MIL suite/ Commercial/ Residential (CR) Zoning

This (was!) a fully remodeled 4-bedroom Cape Cod on a corner lot in Essex —who’s owner ran into hard times and vacated it. With a with a converted outbuilding that functions as an efficiency apartment or Mother In Law (MIL) suite, and CR zoning add a lot of values that the other comparables do not have.

This is an accepted short sale and will be closed as an assignment of LLC.

Back in 2021 this property got a full comprehensive renovation. New roof. New windows. New electrical panel. Granite countertops. Stainless appliances. New ceramic tile throughout. Custom showers and tubs in both bathrooms. New fixtures, vanities, toilets, faucets. New carpet and laminate plank flooring. New vinyl picket fence. Central air and heat pump.

Then the previous owner fell behind on payments, moved out over the winter, and a pipe broke and leaked into the basement. The house has been sitting since.

The rehab scope here is water remediation and cosmetic cleanup — not a full renovation.

The sq footage is larger than the tax record shows. Approximately 1700 sq ft.

WHY THIS DEAL MAKES SENSE

💎 Water damage is the entire discount. A basement pipe burst over the winter. Address the water remediation, restore any affected finishes above grade, and you are holding a recently-renovated 4-bed Cape with central air and a bonus unit.

🛠️ Comprehensive 2021 renovation already complete. Roof, windows, electrical panel, kitchen, both bathrooms, flooring, fixtures, fencing — all recent. You are not rebuilding this house. You are restoring a house that was just fully rebuilt.

📈 Bonus efficiency apartment on the lot. A converted outbuilding with its own living space — minus an oven. Add a range and it is a legal in-law suite or rental unit. Leave it and it is a home office, short-term rental, or flex space. The zoning supports all of it.

⏳ Commercial/Residential zoning. Rare flexibility for Essex. A self-employed owner-occupant can run a business from the property under existing county uses. This expands your buyer pool significantly at resale.

Layout works for multiple buyer profiles. Primary bedroom with en-suite on the main floor (accessibility-friendly). 2 BR + 2 BA main + 2 BR upper. Listed as 4BR with potential for 6. This is not a standard cookie-cutter layout.

Accepted short sale contract. The lender has already signed off. You are stepping into a controlled, negotiated transaction — not chasing a short sale from scratch.

THE NUMBERS THAT MATTER

✔ ARV: $395,000
✔ Price: $209,900
✔ Closing: 60–90 day period (short sale lender timeline)

📈 Comps & Market Data: https://matrix.brightmls.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?ID=53699694799

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YOU SHOULD KNOW:

Full transparency on what you are buying:
The damage: A pipe burst in the basement over the winter after the owner moved out. Scope of water damage will depend on how long water sat and how far it traveled. Plan for basement remediation and restoration of any affected finishes above grade. The basement is exterior-access only, unfinished, and should be treated as utility space — not living square footage.

The 2021 reno is real. Per the prior MLS listings, the scope was comprehensive: new roof, new windows, new vinyl picket fence, new electrical panel, granite counters, stainless appliances, new ceramic tile kitchen/baths, custom showers and tubs, new fixtures throughout, new flooring, and the converted outbuilding. That work is not being re-done. It is being restored where water touched it.

Short sale terms:

• Buyer pays $6,000 or 2% of purchase price (whichever is greater) at close
• RESE Title + Capital Short Sale Group handle the transaction
• Physical signatures only — no electronic
• Minimum 60–90 day close
• Property must remain on market 8 days before an offer is accepted
• This is a patient-money deal. The tradeoff for that patience is a fully-renovated 4-bedroom Cape with a bonus unit and commercial/residential zoning — at a short sale discount.

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS
Main House

• 4 Bedrooms / 2 Full Baths (2 BR + 2 BA main, 2 BR upper) Potential for 6 bedrooms
• 1,700 sqft above grade
• Primary bedroom with en-suite full bath (stall shower)
• Second full bath on main (tub/shower)
• Granite counters, stainless appliances, recessed lighting
  New ceramic tile in kitchen and baths
  New carpet and laminate plank flooring
  New roof, new windows, new vinyl picket fence
  New electrical panel
• Central A/C + heat pump
• Main floor laundry
• 2-car driveway

Bonus Outbuilding

• Converted to efficiency apartment
• No oven (add one → legal in-law suite or rental unit)
• Home office / flex space / short-term rental potential
  Lot + Zoning

Corner lot — 0.12 acres / 5,280 sqft
Commercial/Residential zoning (owner-operated business allowed under county uses)
Built: 1942 • Renovated: 2021 • Style: Cape Cod

THE NUMBERS THAT MATTER

✔ ARV: $395,000
✔ Price: $209,900
✔ Closing: 60–90 day period (short sale lender timeline)

📈 Comps & Market Data: https://matrix.brightmls.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?ID=53699694799

Submit Offer Here 

Buy It Now Guidelines

Our “Buy It Now” program is only accessible for VIP buyers.
Please review the following guidelines to understand how the program works:

1. Exclusive Access

• The “Buy It Now” program is available for a short window exclusively to VIP buyers. This is a unique opportunity to purchase properties at a discounted price before they are opened to the broader market.

2. Property Access

• During the “Buy It Now” window, there will be no access to the property. However, we provide full pictures and walkthrough videos to assist you in assessing the property.
• Any specific notes on the condition will be shared, and if there are known latent defects, we will highlight those for transparency.
• We encourage you to reach out with any questions regarding the property’s condition.

3. Limited Time Opportunity

• This is a brief and exclusive window for purchasing. Once the program opens, interested buyers must act quickly, as the buying process will close at the advised time.

4. Offer Process

• The “Buy It Now” price will secure the deal unless we receive two or more offers. In the event that we receive multiple Buy It Now offers, we will kindly request the buyers to submit their best and final offers.

5. Post-Window Access

• After the “Buy It Now” window closes, the property will be made available to our entire buyers list via email.
• A one-time showing will be organized for all buyers interested in the property.

6. Final Selection

• After the showing, we will select the best and highest offer for the property.

7. Offer Acceptance

• Buy It Now offers will be accepted for 3 hours following the VIP text notification.
• If 2 or more offers are received, we will request best and final offers only from those buyers.

8. Closing Details

• The closing date will be set for on or before  at RESE Title.
• The preferred payment method is cash or hard money. Cash offers are always preferred for a smoother transaction.