CHARIS REALTY GROUP

Split Foyer

870 RIVER ROAD

SYKESVILLE, MD 21784

MLS#: MDHW2052028

$819,000

Status: Closed
Listing number: MDHW2052028
Listing provided by: EXP Realty, LLC
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 1 year, 4 months ago
On site: 1 year, 5 months ago
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Property

Beds

4

Full Baths

3

1/2 Baths

2

Year Built

1979

Sq.Footage

3,736

Offer deadline of Monday April 28 at 6 PM. Welcome to your dream retreat in Sykesville! Nestled on 5 beautiful acres, this updated home offers the perfect blend of comfort, space, and country charm—just minutes from everything. With recent updates including a brand-new roof and HVAC system and more PLUS energy efficient owned SOLAR system allows for tru easy living. Inside, you’ll love the spacious layout and generously sized rooms—perfect for everyday living and entertaining alike. Step outside to your own backyard paradise featuring a large deck with a hot tub and gazebo for shady relaxation, plus an above-ground pool for summer fun. Numerous perennial herbs and berries are ready of your enjoyment. Equestrians will be right at home here with a 2-stall barn and unbeatable access to Patapsco State Park trails—just across the street! Not an equestrian? The park is a true gem for hikers, dog walkers and nature enthusiasts with its thousands of acres and all just steps away. NOTE - current low interest 3% VA loan can be assumed. Balance just under $500k. Located in a top-rated school district with easy commuter routes to DC, Baltimore, Columbia, Annapolis, and Frederick, this property truly has it all: peace, privacy, and convenience. Come experience the best of both worlds—country living with city access—in this Sykesville gem!

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan

  • Total Bedrooms

    4

  • Bathrooms

    3

  • 1/2 Bathrooms

    2

  • Above Grade Finished Area

    2136.0

  • Basement YN

    YES

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Heat Pump, Electric

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Electric, Oil, Central, Zoned, Heat Pump

  • Main Level Bedrooms

    3

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    4

  • Construction Materials

    Brick

  • Other Exterior Features

    Lighting

  • Parking

    Garage, Attached

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Deck

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    Above Ground, Private

  • Waterfront YN

    NO

  • View

    Pasture, Trees/Woods, Scenic

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Cleared

  • Lot Size(acres)

    5.03

  • Lot Size(square feet)

    219,107

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Split Foyer

Price

  • Sales Price

    $819,000

  • Tax Amount

    $9,323

  • Financing Options

    Conventional

  • Sq. Footage

    3,736

  • Price/SqFt

    $219

HOA

  • Association

    No

Property Resources

  • Horse Property

    YES

School District

  • Elementary School

    N/A

  • Middle School

    MOUNT VIEW

  • High School

    MARRIOTTS RIDGE

Property Features

  • New Construction

    NO

  • Foundation Details

    Block

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Septic Tank

  • Tax Lot

    8

  • Water Source

    Well

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Offer deadline of Monday April 28 at 6 PM. Welcome to your dream retreat in Sykesville! Nestled on 5 beautiful acres, this updated home offers the perfect blend of comfort, space, and country charm—just minutes from everything. With recent updates including a brand-new roof and HVAC system and more PLUS energy efficient owned SOLAR system allows for tru easy living. Inside, you’ll love the spacious layout and generously sized rooms—perfect for everyday living and entertaining alike. Step outside to your own backyard paradise featuring a large deck with a hot tub and gazebo for shady relaxation, plus an above-ground pool for summer fun. Numerous perennial herbs and berries are ready of your enjoyment. Equestrians will be right at home here with a 2-stall barn and unbeatable access to Patapsco State Park trails—just across the street! Not an equestrian? The park is a true gem for hikers, dog walkers and nature enthusiasts with its thousands of acres and all just steps away. NOTE - current low interest 3% VA loan can be assumed. Balance just under $500k. Located in a top-rated school district with easy commuter routes to DC, Baltimore, Columbia, Annapolis, and Frederick, this property truly has it all: peace, privacy, and convenience. Come experience the best of both worlds—country living with city access—in this Sykesville gem!

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