18348 Bauer Road

Closed 11/20/25

Last Sold Price

$472,000

3 beds2 baths2,571 sqft$184/sqft

18348 Bauer Rd, Lexington Park, MD 20653

Description

Nestled in the serene enclave of Saint Mary's City Area, this exquisite Cape Cod residence offers a harmonious blend of luxury and comfort, set against a backdrop of lush greenery and tranquil views. Best described as "A Warm Country Cottage". Spanning over 1.33 acres, the property boasts a meticulously maintained landscape that enhances its charm and privacy, with the gentle sounds of nature providing a soothing ambiance. Step inside to discover an interior that radiates warmth and sophistication....Nestled in the serene enclave of Saint Mary's City Area, this exquisite Cape Cod residence offers a harmonious blend of luxury and comfort, set against a backdrop of lush greenery and tranquil views. Best described as "A Warm Country Cottage". Spanning over 1.33 acres, the property boasts a meticulously maintained landscape that enhances its charm and privacy, with the gentle sounds of nature providing a soothing ambiance. Step inside to discover an interior that radiates warmth and sophistication. The traditional floor plan is accentuated by stunning architectural details, including crown moldings, chair railings, and exposed beams that create an inviting atmosphere. The gourmet kitchen is a culinary enthusiast's dream, featuring ample pantry space and modern conveniences, sparkling granite countertops with magnificent backsplash, seamlessly flowing into the formal living/dining area, perfect for hosting intimate gatherings or festive celebrations. The spacious bedroom is a serene retreat, complete with a walk-in closet that offers generous storage. The luxurious bathroom features both a soaking tub and a walk-in shower, providing a spa-like experience at home. Natural light floods the space through skylights and solar tubes, enhancing the home's inviting ambiance. For those who appreciate outdoor living, the property features a personal in-ground pool, surrounded by a fenced area for privacy and safety. Captivating screened porch overlooks extensive patio area and maintenance free composite decking. The expansive rear yard is perfect for entertaining or simply enjoying the peaceful rural setting, with views of pastures and wooded areas that evoke a sense of tranquility. Additional highlights include an oversized attached garage with ample storage space, a circular asphalt driveway for easy access, and a charming shed that adds to the property's functionality. The corner lot offers a level terrain, making it ideal for various outdoor activities, while the absence of through traffic ensures a peaceful environment. Located in a rural setting yet conveniently accessible, this home provides the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, while still being within reach of local amenities. Experience the exclusive lifestyle this property offers, where luxury meets comfort in a picturesque setting. Embrace the opportunity to make this exceptional residence your own, where every detail has been thoughtfully curated over the years for a life of elegance and ease. Home systems have been updated and all meticulously maintained. Crawl space updated and remediated in 2017. Minutes to Saint Mary's College and only a few minutes further to NESEA/Pax River Naval facility. Private Marina a few steps away. Plenty of privacy but a great neighborhood with many great neighbors when you need a hand. Vinyl pool is low maintenance and has been updated and locally maintained and professional open and closed. There is so much to offer here. Don't miss viewing this lovely property.

LISTING CLOSED: 11/20/2025 12:00 AM

Listed by Carl T Franzen • Franzen Realtors, Inc.
P: (301) 862-2222 carlfranzen@verizon.net

Property Details for 18348 Bauer Road

Status

Closed

MLS #

MDSM2027556

Days on Market

Taxes

$3,047 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Fee Simple

Year Built

1949

Lot Size

1.33 AC / 57,935 SF

County

St. Mary's County

Tax ID Number

1901002589

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Entry Floor Number

Structure Type

Detached

Style

Cape Cod

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

Views

Pasture, Trees/Woods

Garage

Yes

Expected On Market Date

10-04-2025

Subdivision

SAINT MARYS CITY

Subdivision

SAINT MARYS CITY (SAINT MARYS MD)

Total Parking Spaces

Central Air

Yes

Basement

Room Count

Above Grade Finished SQFT

2,571.00

Above Grade Fin SQFT Source

Estimated

New Construction

Building Winterized Y/N

Property Condition

Excellent

Garage SQFT

624

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$498,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

100.5%

a front view of a house with a yard covered in snow

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$400,000

Sold 10/07/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2,275
Square Feet: 1.6
Acres

18871 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653

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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2,828
Square Feet: 2.96
Acres

19261 King James Parkway, Lexington Park, MD 20653

a front view of a house with a garden and plants

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,424
Square Feet: 1.73
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48046 Mattapany Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653

1/63

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,540
Square Feet: 2.47
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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2,448
Square Feet: 0.73
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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,700
Square Feet: 0.55
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47518 Lucas Cove Lane, Lexington Park, MD 20653

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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,806
Square Feet: 2.13
Acres

18299 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653

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$435,000

Sold 09/22/25

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,716
Square Feet: 1.27
Acres

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Sold 06/10/26

3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,935
Square Feet: 2.44
Acres

48425 Princess Court, Lexington Park, MD 20653

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Listing Courtesy of Franzen Realtors, Inc.

Sold By The Southside Group Real Estate

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Building Information for 18348 Bauer Road

Stories2Year Built1949Building Size-Lot Size1.33 AC / 57,935 SF

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30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,399

Property Taxes

$254

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Property Information for 18348 Bauer Road

Location

In City Limits: No
School District Name: ST. MARY'S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School District County ID: 121138839208
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
County: SAINT MARYS

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: 2025
Tax Assessed Value: $290,267

Year Assessed: 2025
Clean Green Assessed: No
Loss Mitigation Fee: No
Agricultural Tax Due: No
Historic: No
Zoning: RPD
Tax Lot: 147
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No

Lease Information

Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

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

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1

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

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

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

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Den, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
Stories: Main, Upper 1

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 2

Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 3

Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 4

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 5

Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 6

Room Type: Den
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 7

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 8

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 9

Room Type: Foyer
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 10

Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Building Info

Building Level Count: 2
Total Finished SQFT: 2,571.00

Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Total SQFT: 2,571.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Roof: Architectural Shingle, Asphalt
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Wall and Ceiling Types: Beamed Ceilings, Dry Wall, Paneled Walls, Vaulted Ceilings, Wood Ceilings
Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Engineered Wood, Hardwood, Slate, Terrazzo
Foundation Details: Block, Crawl Space
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 0
Other Structure: Shed

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Estimated
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Cleared, Corner, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, No Thru Street, Not In Development, Private, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, Rural, SideYard(s), Unrestricted

Road Surface Type: Access - On Grade, Black Top
Road Responsibility: City/County
Fencing: Decorative, Rear, Wood
Location Type: Rural
Parcel ID: 14981537
Ground Rent Exists: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2

Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
Total Garage Spaces: 2
Off Street - # of Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Circular Driveway, Private
Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized

Interior Features

Interior Features: Attic, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Solar Tube(s), Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Flue for Stove, Gas/Propane, Marble
Accessibility Features: None
Laundry Type: Has Laundry, Main Floor, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit

Exterior Features

Spa: No
Exterior Features: Gutter System, Sidewalks

Outdoor Living Structures: Enclosed, Patio(s), Porch(es), Screened
Pool: Yes - Personal
Personal Pool Features: Fenced, In Ground, Vinyl
Horse: No

Utilities

Utilities: Cable TV Available, Electric Available
Heating: Yes

Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C, Ductless/Mini-Split, Heat Pump(s), Zoned
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air, Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel: Electric, Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic, Private Septic Tank, Septic Pump
Internet Services: Broadband

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Southern Maryland Association of REALTORS

Property History for 18348 Bauer Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Nov 20, 2025	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1922006664	$472,000	—
Nov 20, 2025	Closed BRIGHT #MDSM2027556	$472,000	—
Oct 15, 2025	Pending BRIGHT #MDSM2027556		—
Oct 4, 2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDSM2027556	$489,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
11/20/2025	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1922006664	$472,000
11/20/2025	Closed BRIGHT #MDSM2027556	$472,000
10/15/2025	Pending BRIGHT #MDSM2027556	—
10/04/2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDSM2027556	$489,900

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

Public Records for 18348 Bauer Road

Taxable ValueLand$116,600Additions$190,400Total$307,000

Tax Record2025$3,047 ($254 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,571 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,571 SqFtStories1Lot Size57,935 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1949Year Renovated1949ZoningRPDCountyST. MARY'SAPN01-002589

Schools near 18348 Bauer Road

This home is within St. Mary's County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
4/10	Ridge Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	5.1 mi
5/10	Spring Ridge Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	3.0 mi
3/10	Great Mills High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	6.4 mi
10/10	Chesapeake Charter School	Charter - Choice school	K to 8	6.3 mi
NR	Dr. James A. Forrest Career And Technology Center	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	12.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
4/10	Ridge Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	5.1 mi
5/10	Spring Ridge Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	3.0 mi
3/10	Great Mills High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	6.4 mi
10/10	Chesapeake Charter School CharterK to 8 Choice school	6.3 mi
NR	Dr. James A. Forrest Career And Technology Center Public9 to 12 Nearby school	12.5 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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26254 Tranquility Lane, Lexington Park, MD 20653	$443,944	4	3	–	47,916
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