1356 McDonald Rd

Shady Side, MD 20764

$1,025,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
4,200 Sq. Ft.
$244 / Sq. Ft.
4,200
Sq. Ft.
$244
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 8/21/20Virtual Tour
Closed 8/21/20Virtual Tour
Newcomers Always Exclaim "WHAT A VIEW!"
Panoramic Expanse of Bay & West River Confluence
220-Degrees of Bay Bridge/Kent Island/West River
Unique Home with Victorian Inspired Detailing
90 Feet of Prime Riprapped Water Frontage
Pier w/Unobstructed Views & Direct Bay Access
Delightful Detached Guest House Annex
Home Spaces Combining Style, Comfort & VIEWS
Upscale Upgrades and Sophisticated Detailing
Walls of Windows Maximizing Water Views
Multi-Vehicle Paved Parking Court . 2-Car Garage
Welcoming Entry Portico . Blooms of Hydrangeas
Inlaid Tile Foyer with One of Two Staircases
Glass Encased Waterside Living & Florida Rooms
Spiral Staircase Ascending to Upper Level Office
Column-Framed Formal Water View Dining Room
Space for Seating Up to 10 People Comfortably
Family Room . Decorator Neutral Paint & Carpet
Slate Surround Fireplace for Cozy Gatherings
Bask in the Ever-Changing Seasons . Access to Deck
Dining & Entertaining Deck with Pathway to Pier
Sip Morning Coffee & Afternoon Lemonade
Beckoning Picnic Lawns & Majestic Shade Trees
Beautifully Integrated Living/Dining/Cooking Areas
White-on-White Kitchen . Granite Counters 2018
Bistro Casual Dining Area in Sunny Bay
Expanded Mealtime Options by the Water!
Enjoy Lunch Dangling Your Legs Off the Pier!
Lighted Boating Pier w/Benches & Swim Platform
Main Level Bedroom with Walk-In Closet & Bath
Bedroom En Suite Full Bath with Dual Vanity
Convenient Main Level Half / Guest Bath
Main Level Laundry w/Utility Sink . Garage Access
Roomy Attached Garage with Storage Options
Foyer & Living Room Staircases to Upper Level
Vaulted Master Suite with Romantic Fireplace
Wall of Glass Overlooking the Water
En Suite Luxury Master Bath with Dual Vanity
Upper Level Water View Office Off Master Suite
Spiral Staircase View Out to the Bay
Glorious Sunrises and Sunsets Highlight Your Day
2nd Upper Level Bedroom with Balcony
Covered Balcony Perfect for Daydreaming
Attractively Appointed Hallway Full Bath
Hidden Bookcase Passage Opening to Secret Room
Huge Vaulted Space Left to Your Imagination!
Possible Rec Room / Office / Studio / Playroom
Quaint Detached Guest House Annex
Guest House Exercise Room / Studio / Office
Built-In Desk & Cabinetry . Ladder to Loft
Loft Bedroom or Playroom
Loft Overlook to Main Level
Peaceful, Meticulously Manicured Community
Water Privileged Village Lifestyle in Shady Side
Farmers' Markets Abundant with Local Produce
A Mere 30 Minutes to Downtown Annapolis
Approximately 1 Hour to Both Baltimore and D.C.
Main Level Floor Plan
Upper Level Floor Plan
Guest House Floor Plan

Description

Entering this spacious home, newcomers exclaim, What a view! All the waterside rooms take in a 220-degree water view, from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Kent Island to the bend in the West River. Situated across from the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center and looking across a mile of the West River and up the Rhode River, the view is breathtaking and unexpected. Built in 1997, the house suggests a Victorian from the waterside but from the side it reminds one of the early 20th century homes...Entering this spacious home, newcomers exclaim, What a view! All the waterside rooms take in a 220-degree water view, from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Kent Island to the bend in the West River. Situated across from the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center and looking across a mile of the West River and up the Rhode River, the view is breathtaking and unexpected. Built in 1997, the house suggests a Victorian from the waterside but from the side it reminds one of the early 20th century homes built along the Chesapeake Bay. It features windows with a view of the water from every room except three of the baths. The open living room, family room and kitchen all face the water. The kitchen, upgraded in 2018 with granite countertops, looks out on the ever-changing water view. The dining room can comfortably seat up to 10 people. The downstairs bedroom includes bay windows, an en suite bath, and a walk-in closet. A full laundry room with washer, dryer, and utility sink is located just off the entrance to the roomy two-car garage. The two-story foyer main staircase leads to the upper level master suite bedroom with an adjoining sitting room/ office that is connected to the lower level with a spiral staircase. From the office balcony you have a two-story view down into the Florida room and out to the water. The third bedroom has an en suite bath and an inviting outdoor balcony facing the water. The view from these rooms matches the 220-degree downstairs views. An expansive bonus room is located above the back lower level and includes an adjacent sitting room area. The room is entered through a secret passage consisting of a bookcase that opens through a hidden release! Finally, a second structure called the Annex is located on the landside of the property and features an exercise room/workshop studio/ office with a childrens indoor treehouse loft with secure steps leading to it. The structure also has a large equipment/tool storage area with a full remote opening the garage door. The Annex has a brick patio beside it and a stone path leads to the attractively maintained lawn, and many mature, very large shade trees. Surrounding the home are beautifully landscaped grounds with large planting areas including ferns, hydrangeas, azaleas and hostas. The private pier offers water and lighting and is wired for a boat lift. The pier can accommodate a 4-foot draft, 10-foot beam and up to almost any length boat. The property is an idyllic place for children and/or grandchildren as it provides many exciting places to explore, both indoors and out! It is a very quiet and peaceful place to live. Through the week there are only the sounds of the gently rippling waters, Chesapeake wildlife neighbors and nature. Evening allows you to see the night sky stars at their most brilliant.
  1. Listed by Karlton F Morris Jr. • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
    P: (410)-266-1573 karlton.morris@longandfoster.com
  2. Listed by Maureen A Lind • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
    P: (410)-266-1573 maureen.lind@longandfoster.com

Property Details for 1356 McDonald Road

Tax ID Number
020751802275653
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Contemporary
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 08/21/2022 08:07 AM

Property Details for 1356 McDonald Road

StatusClosed
MLS #MDAA437876
Days on Market3
Taxes$7,551 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1997
Lot Size0.36 AC / 15,507 SF
CountyAnne Arundel County
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Sold By Schwartz Realty, Inc.

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Building Information for 1356 McDonald Road

Stories2Year Built1997Building Size-Lot Size0.36 AC / 15,507 SF

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Property Information for 1356 McDonald Road

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121140671932
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: SHADY SIDE (ANNE ARUNDEL MD)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: SOUTHERN (ANNE ARUNDEL MD)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: SOUTHERN (ANNE ARUNDEL MD)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: ANNE ARUNDEL
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Access Features: Boat - Powered, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Personal Watercraft (PWC), Private Access, Swimming Allowed, Waterski/Wakeboard
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Navigable Water: Yes
  • Water Body Name: West River
  • Water Body Type: River
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 90.0
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: Yes
  • Docks Count: 2
  • Dock Type and Features: Against Bulkhead Only (Lateral), Material - Treated Lumber, Multiple Slip
  • Dock/Slip Conveys Y/N: true
  • Dock/Slip Conveyance: Deeded, Physical Dock/Slip Conveys
  • Slips Count: 2
  • Mean Low Water Feet: 4.00
  • Distance To Body Of Water: .00
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Assessed Value: $692,800
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • County Tax: $7,253
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $311,700
  • Land Assessed Value: $381,100
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Front Foot Fee: $388
  • Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Land Use Code: 011
  • Refuse Fee: $298
  • Loss Mitigation Fee: No
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: R1
  • Tax Lot: 4
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
  • Rent Spree Online Application: No
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, Exercise Room, Laundry, Office, Recreation Room, Bathroom 3, Hobby Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 4,200.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,139.00
  • Total SQFT: 4,200.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3041/8626/2665/304186262665_512_384_WM_mufpj98btL4qUWyw.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: 2 Story Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, Cathedral Ceilings, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Office/Studio
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Level, Private, SideYard(s), Bulkheaded, Front Yard, Landscaping, No Thru Street, Rear Yard, Rip-Rapped
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top
  • Location Type: River
  • Parcel ID: 15329955
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Paved Driveway, Paved Parking
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Primary Bath(s), Primary Bedroom - Bay Front, Skylight(s), Sprinkler System, Studio, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Additional Stairway, Breakfast Area, Combination Kitchen/Living, Kitchen - Table Space, Recessed Lighting, Spiral Staircase, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Dining Area, Built-Ins
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Built-In Range, Dryer - Front Loading, Washer - Front Loading, Water Conditioner - Owned
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: 24 hour security, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Electric Alarm, Fire Detection System, Monitored, Security System, Smoke Detector, Sprinkler System - Indoor
  • Door Features: French, Sliding Glass, Six Panel
  • Window Features: Casement, Double Hung, Double Pane, Screens, Skylights, Sliding
  • Laundry Type: Has Laundry, Main Floor, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://player.vimeo.com/video/433452882
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights, Lawn Sprinkler, Outbuilding(s), Underground Lawn Sprinkler
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Deck(s), Patio(s), Balcony
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Under Ground, DSL Available, Cable TV Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Zoned, Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water, Zoned
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 120/240V, Circuit Breakers, Generator, 220 Volts
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Anne Arundel County Association of REALTORS

Property History for 1356 McDonald Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 21, 2020

Closed

BRIGHT #MDAA437876

$1,025,000—
Jul 1, 2020

Pending

BRIGHT #MDAA437876

—
Jun 26, 2020

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #MDAA437876

$1,048,000—
Jun 26, 2020

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDAA437876

$1,048,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/21/2020

Closed

BRIGHT #MDAA437876

$1,025,000
07/01/2020

Pending

BRIGHT #MDAA437876

—
06/26/2020

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #MDAA437876

$1,048,000
06/26/2020

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDAA437876

$1,048,000

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Public Records for 1356 McDonald Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$9,891 ($824 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,139 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,139 SqFtStories2Lot Size15,507 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1997ZoningR1CountyANNE ARUNDELAPN07-518-02275653Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1356 McDonald Road

This home is within Anne Arundel County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Shady Side Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Southern Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Southern High School
Public - 9 to 12
Central Special School
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Shady Side Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Southern Middle School
Public6 to 8

Southern High School
Public9 to 12

Central Special School
PublicPK to 12

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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