1720 Ruxton Road

Closed 10/24/25
Closed 10/24/25
Front photo showing main house and guest cottage
Expansive yard space
Last Sold Price
$1,335,500
4 beds2,574 sqft$519/sqft
1720 Ruxton Rd, Towson, MD 21204

Description

Historic charm blends well with modern updates and amenities. This classic 1908 Craftsman cottage is loaded with updates including the spacious kitchen with quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, and wide plank gleaming hardwood flooring. All bathrooms have been remodeled. 2022 synthetic slate roofs on main house and guest cottage, 2022 zoned HVAC, and a whole house generator feeding the house & guest house. There are replacement double hung Pella windows and original diamond patterned multi-light...Historic charm blends well with modern updates and amenities. This classic 1908 Craftsman cottage is loaded with updates including the spacious kitchen with quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, and wide plank gleaming hardwood flooring. All bathrooms have been remodeled. 2022 synthetic slate roofs on main house and guest cottage, 2022 zoned HVAC, and a whole house generator feeding the house & guest house. There are replacement double hung Pella windows and original diamond patterned multi-light casement windows, an oversized living room fireplace and a bright sunroom with walls of windows and a flagstone floor, bonus rooms for office/extra bedroom spaces, a main level primary bedroom suite and laundry room. The guest cottage, formerly used as an artist's studio, was totally restored and remodeled in 2023, including kitchen, full bath, laundry washer & dryer, bedroom, and open living area with vaulted ceiling, clerestory windows, roof and skylights. The exterior includes a covered stone porch with adjacent flagstone patio with pergola, expansive play area with basketball court, ground level built-in trampoline, swing set and area for lacrosse playing. All on a 2.7 private level lot. This is a charming cottage tucked away in the heart of Ruxton, a rare and exceptional home. The added 740 sq. ft. of the Guest Cottage offers many uses and can serve as a recreational area for children too. SUNDAY OPEN HOUSE Sept. 21st 11 am -1:30 pm
LISTING CLOSED: 10/24/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Peter Dischinger • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
    P: (443)-824-3655 pdischinger@homesale.com
  2. Listed by Michelle K Pappas • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
    P: (410)-303-9897 mpappas@homesale.com

Property Details for 1720 Ruxton Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
MDBC2139394
Days on Market
7
Taxes
$10,206 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1908
Lot Size
2.72 AC / 118,483 SF
County
Baltimore County
Tax ID Number
04090902575450
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Craftsman
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
Views
Garden/Lawn, Scenic Vista
Garage
No
Expected On Market Date
09-18-2025
Subdivision
RUXTON
Subdivision
RUXTON (BALTIMORE MD)
Total Parking Spaces
10
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Room Count
10
Above Grade Finished SQFT
2,574.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT
.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT
1,234.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source
Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT
1,234.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No
Property Condition
Excellent
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Building Information for 1720 Ruxton Road

Stories2Year Built1908Building Size-Lot Size2.72 AC / 118,483 SF

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Property Information for 1720 Ruxton Road

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121140087473
  • SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: RIDERWOOD (BALTIMORE MD)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • Middle Or Junior School: DUMBARTON (BALTIMORE MD)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • High School: TOWSON HIGH LAW & PUBLIC POLICY (BALTIMORE MD)
  • HighSchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • County: BALTIMORE
Waterfront / Water Access
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
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Assessed Value: $899,200
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $10,206
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $453,900
  • Land Assessed Value: $445,300
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: R
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • School Tax: $0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # 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: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Office, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attached Bathroom, Flooring - HardWood
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attached Bathroom, Countertop(s) - Quartz, Flooring - HardWood, Kitchen - Eat-in, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Lighting - Recessed
Room 4
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 5
  • Room Type: Sun/Florida Room
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Stone, Built-Ins
Room 6
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Built-Ins, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Recessed, Countertop(s) - Granite
Room 7
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Bathroom - Jetted Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Countertop(s) - Quartz, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Recessed, Lighting - Wall sconces
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Wood
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Wood
Room 10
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Wood
Room 11
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Wood
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bathroom 3
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Double Sink, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Ceiling, Lighting - Wall sconces
Room 13
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 14
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,574.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,574.00
  • Total SQFT: 3,808.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Roof: Slate, Other, Rubber
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8041/6049/4630/804160494630_512_384_WM_fuUtLmZ6sS21mBYi.jpg
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Solid Hardwood
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Unfinished, Interior Access
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, 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: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Shed, Guest House, Shed Shop
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 5.00 x
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Landscaping, Level, No Thru Street, Open, Private, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Front Yard
  • Parcel ID: 11784377
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Off Street
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 10
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Circular Driveway, Shared Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Jetted Tub, Built-Ins, Crown Moldings, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Laundry Chute, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors, 2nd Kitchen, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Table Space, Skylight(s), Studio, Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Mantel(s), Wood, Screen
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Heater, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Dryer - Front Loading, Dryer - Electric, Washer - Front Loading
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Door Features: French
  • Window Features: Casement, Double Hung, Double Pane, Bay/Bow, Screens, Replacement, Skylights
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Chimney Cap(s), Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s), Play Area, Play Equipment, Secure Storage, Sport Court, Gutter System, Stone Retaining Walls
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Water Available, Electric Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Septic Exists
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS

Property History for 1720 Ruxton Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 24, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1919192347

$1,335,500

+3.5% / yr

Oct 24, 2025

Closed

BRIGHT #MDBC2139394

$1,335,500—
Sep 24, 2025

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #MDBC2139394

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/24/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1919192347

$1,335,500

+3.5% / yr

10/24/2025

Closed

BRIGHT #MDBC2139394

$1,335,500
09/24/2025

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #MDBC2139394

—

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Public Records for 1720 Ruxton Road

Taxable ValueLand$445,300Additions$453,900Total$899,200
Tax Record2025$11,240 ($937 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,574 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,574 SqFtStories2Lot Size118,483 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1908CountyBALTIMOREAPN09-0902575450Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1720 Ruxton Road

This home is within Baltimore County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Riderwood Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Dumbarton Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Towson High Law & Public Policy
Public - 9 to 12
Ridge Ruxton School
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Riderwood Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Dumbarton Middle School
Public6 to 8

Towson High Law & Public Policy
Public9 to 12

Ridge Ruxton 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1720 Ruxton Road, Towson, MD 21204
$1,335,500
4
2,574
118,483
1728 Ruxton Road, Towson, MD 21204
$950,000
5
7,212
130,680
1718 Ruxton Road, Ruxton, MD 21204
$700,000
3
–
65,340
1714 Ruxton Road, Baltimore, MD 21204
$830,000
–
2,910
54,450
1510 Boyce Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
$460,000
4
2,150
10,300
7810 Ballston Road, Ruxton, MD 21204
–
–
3,592
24,763

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