117 Ridge Avenue

Closed 9/30/20

Sold

Last Sold Price

$285,000

3 beds3 baths1,800 sqft$158/sqft

117 Ridge Ave, Taneytown, MD 21787

Single FamilyProperty Type

9,494 sq ftLot Size

1995Year Built

$158/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Don't miss out on this beautiful home situated on a private just shy of a 1/4 acre lot in a small desirable neighborhood in Taneytown. This house has been remodeled and is move in ready. Custom kitchen cherry cabinets with hazelnut overlap, roll out drawers, newer appliances, farm sink, backspash, washer/dryer on main level and new flooring throughout home. Walk out from the Eat-In Kitchen to the 12 x 12 Composite Deck overlooking the large patio, fully fenced back yard (new fencing) and a relaxing...Don't miss out on this beautiful home situated on a private just shy of a 1/4 acre lot in a small desirable neighborhood in Taneytown. This house has been remodeled and is move in ready. Custom kitchen cherry cabinets with hazelnut overlap, roll out drawers, newer appliances, farm sink, backspash, washer/dryer on main level and new flooring throughout home. Walk out from the Eat-In Kitchen to the 12 x 12 Composite Deck overlooking the large patio, fully fenced back yard (new fencing) and a relaxing farm view, first floor continues with a separate dining room, relax and cuddle in the large family room with cathedral ceilings and a fireplace with a Pellet Stove. Upstairs has a master bedroom with a master bath and 2 other bedrooms with a full bath. The basement is 90% finished with a full bath, drywall, flooring, custom cabinets, workshop room, and walk out to patio and back yard. Basement is 90% finished. Put your final touches on it to complete. The roof was replaced in 2009, new siding and gutters in 2009, most of the windows and outside doors have been replaced. Home has been loved and maintained and it shows. Great Price for this Home and NO HOA! The Sellers are Motivated to Sell due to a New Construction Home. The lot extends beyond the back yard fence. Shed is part of the property.

Listed by: Patricia A Smith 240.876.3424 pattysmithsells@gmail.com • Charis Realty Group

Listing closed: 09/30/2020 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDCR198538

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$340,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

95.3%

a view of a hallway with wooden floor and stairs

1/63

$305,000

Sold 07/03/25

3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,866
Square Feet: 0.13
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25 George Street, Taneytown, MD 21787

1/31

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Sold 03/14/25

3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,576
Square Feet: 0.36
Acres

6 Cambridge Court, Taneytown, MD 21787

1/37

$389,900

Sold 04/30/26

3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,796
Square Feet: 0.26
Acres

547 Kenan Street, Taneytown, MD 21787

1/35

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Sold 12/18/25

3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,748
Square Feet: 0.29
Acres

68 Crimson Avenue, Taneytown, MD 21787

1/36

$400,000

Sold 02/27/26

3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,760
Square Feet: 0.23
Acres

26 O O'Brien Avenue, Taneytown, MD 21787

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Sold 08/21/26

3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,720
Square Feet: 0.26
Acres

213 Roth Avenue, Taneytown, MD 21787

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Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1,680
Square Feet: 0.04
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112 Gantry Road, Taneytown, MD 21787

a front view of a house with a yard and garage

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$303,000

Sold 07/03/25

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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,548
Square Feet: 0.23
Acres

205 Carroll Heights Road, Taneytown, MD 21787

1/2

$245,000

Sold 02/05/26

4
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,868
Square Feet: 0.35
Acres

10 Starboard Court, Taneytown, MD 21787

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Property Information for 117 Ridge Avenue

Property Details

Taxes: $3,076 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Carroll County
Tax ID Number: 0701032275
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Colonial
Levels/Stories: 3
Furnished: No
Waterfront: No
Views: Garden/Lawn
Garage: No
Expected On Market Date: 08-03-2020
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (CARROLL MD)
Municipality: Taneytown
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,500.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Above Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
Above Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Estimated
Below Grade Finished SQFT: 300.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 276.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Estimated
Total Below Grade SQFT: 576.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
New Construction: No
Building Winterized Y/N: No
Property Condition: Very Good

Building Information

Stories: 3
Year Built: 1995
Lot Size: 0.22 AC / 9,494 SF

Location

In City Limits: Yes
School District Name: CARROLL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School District County ID: 121139051837
SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
Elementary School: TANEYTOWN (CARROLL MD)
ElementarySchoolSource: 3rd Party
Middle Or Junior School: NORTHWEST (CARROLL MD)
MiddleSchoolSource: 3rd Party
High School: FRANCIS SCOTT KEY SENIOR (CARROLL MD)
HighSchoolSource: 3rd Party
County: CARROLL

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

Property Manager Y/N: No
Senior Community: No

Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2019
Tax Assessed Value: $207,000

Year Assessed: 2020
County Tax: $2,272
Improvement Assessed Value: $132,000
City Town Tax: $743
Land Assessed Value: $75,000
Clean Green Assessed: No
Municipal Trash: Yes
Land Use Code: 010
Section: 2
Refuse Fee: $0
Loss Mitigation Fee: No
Agricultural Tax Due: No
Historic: No
Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Tax Lot: 18
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions

Rent Spree Online Application: No
Concessions: Yes
Concessions Amount: $5,000

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 0

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2

All Lower Levels

# Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
# Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0

Lower Level 1

# Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0

Rooms

Room List: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Recreation Room, Workshop, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom
Stories: Lower 1, Lower 2, Main, Upper 1

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 2

Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 3

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 4

Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 5

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 6

Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 7

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 8

Room Type: Bathroom 3
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Tile

Room 9

Room Type: Workshop
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 10

Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 11

Room Type: Recreation Room
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Tile

Building Info

Year Major Reno Remodel: 2009
Total Finished SQFT: 1,800.00

Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,752.00
Total SQFT: 2,076.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3042/3215/8355/304232158355_512_384_WM_diekaqDrz_054IL2.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings
Flooring Type: Laminated
Basement Type: Daylight, Partial, Walkout Level, Rear Entrance, Poured Concrete, Heated, Improved, Windows
Foundation Details: Active Radon Mitigation
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 3
# Bathrooms Half: 0
Other Structure: Shed

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Corner

Soil Types: Unknown
Road Responsibility: City/County
Fencing: Rear
Parcel ID: 11431086
Additional Parcels: No
Ground Rent Exists: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway
Driveway - # of Spaces: 2

Parking Features: Concrete Driveway

Interior Features

Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Count: 1

Fireplace Features: Wood, Equipment
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Water Heater
Accessibility Features: None
Security Features: Smoke Detector
Window Features: Bay/Bow, Screens, Sliding
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://tours.eleganthometours.com/1660795?idx=1

Exterior Features

Spa: No
Pool: No Pool

Horse: No

Utilities

Utilities: Cable TV, Phone Available
Heating: Yes

Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C, Heat Pump(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Frederick County Association of REALTORS

Property History for 117 Ridge Avenue

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Sep 30, 2020	Closed BRIGHT #MDCR198538	$285,000	—
Sep 29, 2020	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #681009899	$285,000	-0.3% / yr
Aug 7, 2020	Pending BRIGHT #MDCR198538		—
Aug 2, 2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDCR198538	$274,900	—
Aug 27, 2007	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #231612042	$294,900	+11.2% / yr
Aug 27, 2007	Closed BRIGHT #MDCR100800	$294,900	—
Jul 26, 2007	Pending BRIGHT #MDCR100800		—
Jan 21, 2007	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDCR100800	$324,900	—
Oct 2, 2003	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #133881772	$195,000	—
Aug 7, 2003	Closed BRIGHT #MDCR127062	$195,000	—
Jul 7, 2003	Pending BRIGHT #MDCR127062		—
May 22, 2003	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDCR127062	$199,900	—
Oct 2, 2000	Expired BRIGHT #MDCR158200	$129,900	—
Mar 23, 2000	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDCR158200	$129,900	—
Mar 20, 2000	Expired BRIGHT #MDCR158090	$134,900	—
Oct 2, 1999	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDCR158090	$134,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
09/30/2020	Closed BRIGHT #MDCR198538	$285,000
09/29/2020	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #681009899	$285,000 -0.3% / yr
08/07/2020	Pending BRIGHT #MDCR198538	—
08/02/2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDCR198538	$274,900
08/27/2007	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #231612042	$294,900 +11.2% / yr
08/27/2007	Closed BRIGHT #MDCR100800	$294,900
07/26/2007	Pending BRIGHT #MDCR100800	—
01/21/2007	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDCR100800	$324,900
10/02/2003	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #133881772	$195,000
08/07/2003	Closed BRIGHT #MDCR127062	$195,000
07/07/2003	Pending BRIGHT #MDCR127062	—
05/22/2003	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDCR127062	$199,900
10/02/2000	Expired BRIGHT #MDCR158200	$129,900
03/23/2000	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDCR158200	$129,900
03/20/2000	Expired BRIGHT #MDCR158090	$134,900
10/02/1999	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDCR158090	$134,900

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 117 Ridge Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$75,000Additions$218,500Total$293,500

Tax Record2025$4,006 ($334 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,752 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,500 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt252 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,494 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1995Year Renovated1995ZoningR-750CountyCARROLLAPN01-032275

Schools near 117 Ridge Avenue

This home is within Carroll County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
4/10	Taneytown Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.9 mi
7/10	Northwest Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.0 mi
8/10	Francis Scott Key High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	5.5 mi
NR	Post Secondary Program	Public - Nearby school	12	12.1 mi
NR	Carroll Springs School	Public - Choice school	PK to 12	12.1 mi
NR	Pride School	Public - Choice school	K to 5	12.3 mi


Rating	School	Distance
4/10	Taneytown Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.9 mi
7/10	Northwest Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.0 mi
8/10	Francis Scott Key High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	5.5 mi
NR	Post Secondary Program Public12 Nearby school	12.1 mi
NR	Carroll Springs School PublicPK to 12 Choice school	12.1 mi
NR	Pride School PublicK to 5 Choice school	12.3 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 117 Ridge Avenue, Taneytown, MD 21787	$285,000	3	3	1,800	9,494
116 Ridge Avenue, Taneytown, MD 21787	–	–	2	1,248	9,191
114 Ridge Avenue, Taneytown, MD 21787	$325,000	4	2	1,744	7,500
111 Ridge Avenue, Taneytown, MD 21787	$163,700	3	2	1,918	8,327
112 Ridge Avenue, Taneytown, MD 21787	$198,000	3	3	1,463	7,492
71 Pump House Road, Taneytown, MD 21787	$345,000	2	2	1,056	43,560
109 Ridge Avenue, Taneytown, MD 21787	–	–	2	1,120	9,500
110 Ridge Avenue, Taneytown, MD 21787	–	–	1.5	1,108	7,500
17 Pump House Road, Taneytown, MD 21787	–	–	1	942	121,532
25 Commerce Street, Taneytown, MD 21787	–	–	1	914	6,250
21 Commerce Street, Taneytown, MD 21787	$275,000	2	2	1,468	6,250
107 Ridge Avenue, Taneytown, MD 21787	$315,000	3	3	2,156	10,860
23 Commerce Street, Taneytown, MD 21787	$195,000	2	1	720	6,250
19 Commerce Street, Taneytown, MD 21787	$90,000	2	1	–	6,250
17 Commerce Street, Taneytown, MD 21787	$219,900	2	1	1,000	12,500
106 Ridge Avenue, Taneytown, MD 21787	$313,000	3	2	1,120	7,492

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