281 Cape St John Road

Closed 8/19/20

Sold

Last Sold Price

$1,915,000

4 beds6 baths6,568 sqft$292/sqft

281 Cape St John Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401

Single FamilyProperty Type

1.07 acresLot Size

2001Year Built

$292/sq ftPrice per sq ft

8 carsParking Spaces

Description

Looking for waterfront privacy, deep water, a beautifully landscaped lot & room for the extended family? Come preview this private, waterfront setting. Custom built 6500 sq. ft. home located on over an acre lot with boat house & protected pier that can accommodate up to a 50ft boat, plus a 10,000 lb. lift and a floating small boat/ jet ski launch pad. This residence includes an open floor plan, 10ft ceilings, natural light, gourmet kitchen w/ granite & SS appliances, 1st floor bedroom suite, screened...Looking for waterfront privacy, deep water, a beautifully landscaped lot & room for the extended family? Come preview this private, waterfront setting. Custom built 6500 sq. ft. home located on over an acre lot with boat house & protected pier that can accommodate up to a 50ft boat, plus a 10,000 lb. lift and a floating small boat/ jet ski launch pad. This residence includes an open floor plan, 10ft ceilings, natural light, gourmet kitchen w/ granite & SS appliances, 1st floor bedroom suite, screened porch, stunning wine cellar, gorgeous hardwood floors, moldings, extensive built-ins, brick patio w/ fire pit, heated garage, and public water / sewer. It offers four bedrooms, each with its own large private bath. The kitchen provides every luxury including a 6-burner gas cooktop, oversized refrigerator, two dishwashers and a walk in custom pantry. The upper level primary bedroom features water views, vaulted ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, and offers 2 sitting areas, a gas fireplace, a wet bar, a large walk-in closet, and gorgeous bath with marble, granite, a deep whirlpool tub, two sinks with spacious counters, separate his and hers commodes complete with a large enclosed steam shower. Spacious lower level entertaining area , includes an oversized lounging space for watching movies and sporting events, a large screened television with impressive stereo and surround sound systems, and an additional kitchenette to help you entertain in style. Beautiful custom lighting and irrigation throughout the property. Bonus! There is a boathouse with speakers and wifi, a brick patio & hardscape slate fire pit that overlooks the deep water pier. GENERAC whole-house generator & room for an inground pool. This property is located in the sought-after community of Cape St John with excellent access to both Baltimore and Washington and only minutes from downtown Annapolis. Truly one of a kind and competitively priced.

Listed by: Georgeann A Berkinshaw 443.994.4456 gberkinshaw@cbmove.com • Coldwell Banker Realty
Listed by: Stephen L Asper 410.991.3103 sasper@cbmove.com • Coldwell Banker Realty

Listing closed: 08/19/2020 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDAA438644

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Property Information for 281 Cape St John Road

Property Details

Taxes: $14,729 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Anne Arundel County
Tax ID Number: 020215408391600
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Craftsman
Levels/Stories: 3
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Features: Private Dock Site, Rip-Rap, Riparian Grant
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: CAPE ST JOHN
Subdivision: CAPE ST JOHN (ANNE ARUNDEL MD)
Legal Subdivision: CAPE ST JOHN
Total Parking Spaces: 8
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Room Count: 9
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 4,568.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT: 2,000.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 334.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Excellent

Building Information

Stories: 3
Year Built: 2001
Lot Size: 1.07 AC / 46,565 SF

Location

In City Limits: No
School District Name: ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School District County ID: 121140671932
County: ANNE ARUNDEL

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: Yes
Water Access: Yes

Water Oriented: Yes
Navigable Water: Yes
Tidal Water: Yes
Water Body Name: Boyd's Cove
Water Body Type: Cove
Docks Count: 1
Slips Count: 1
Boats Power Count: 1
Boats Nonpower Count: 1
Mean Low Water Feet: 5.00

Association / Community Info

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2019
Tax Assessed Value: $1,378,400

Year Assessed: 2020
County Tax: $14,431
Improvement Assessed Value: $753,400
Land Assessed Value: $625,000
Clean Green Assessed: No
Municipal Trash: Yes
Land Use Code: 011
Section: B
Refuse Fee: $298
Agricultural Tax Due: No
Historic: No
Zoning: R2
Tax Lot: 64R

Lease Information

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: 3
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
# Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0

Upper Level 1

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

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0

All Lower Levels

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

Lower Level 1

# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1

Rooms

Room List: Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Other, Recreation Room, Utility Room, Screened Porch
Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 6,568.00
Tax Total Finished SQFT: 6,568.00

Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type
Roof: Asbestos Shingle
Flooring Type: Hardwood
Basement Type: English
Basement Finished Percent: 100.00
Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1
# Bathrooms Full: 4
# Bathrooms Half: 2

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Ground Rent Exists: No

Parking

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

Driveway - # of Spaces: 6
Total Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry, Oversized

Interior Features

Interior Features: Bar, Carpet, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Wood Floors, Walk-in Closet(s), Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Combination Kitchen/Living, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Pantry, Skylight(s), Soaking Tub, Upgraded Countertops, Wet/Dry Bar, Window Treatments, Wine Storage, 2nd Kitchen
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 2
Fireplace Features: Fireplace - Glass Doors, Gas/Propane, Mantel(s)
Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Oven - Double, Cooktop - Down Draft, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Microwave
Accessibility Features: None
Security Features: Monitored, Exterior Cameras, Motion Detectors, Smoke Detector
Laundry Type: Upper Floor

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Awning(s), Bump-outs, Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights, Secure Storage, Stone Retaining Walls, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
Outdoor Living Structures: Balcony, Brick, Deck(s), Porch(es)

Pool: No Pool
Other Structures: Boat House

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat, Zoned

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Heat Pump(s), Forced Air, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned
Heating Fuel: Propane - Owned, Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Property History for 281 Cape St John Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Aug 19, 2020	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #681224597	$1,915,000	+1.0% / yr
Aug 19, 2020	Closed BRIGHT #MDAA438644	$1,915,000	—
Jul 23, 2020	Pending BRIGHT #MDAA438644		—
Jul 8, 2020	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDAA423490	$2,149,000	—
Jul 8, 2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDAA438644	$1,998,000	—
Jan 23, 2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDAA423490	$2,200,000	—
Sep 26, 2014	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #450263871	$1,802,500	+2.9% / yr
Sep 26, 2014	Closed BRIGHT #1003080440	$1,802,500	—
Aug 1, 2014	Pending BRIGHT #1003080440		—
Jun 28, 2014	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003080440	$1,859,000	—
Feb 21, 2012	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #325832412	$1,675,000	+1.1% / yr
Feb 21, 2012	Closed BRIGHT #1004632582	$1,675,000	—
Dec 14, 2011	Pending BRIGHT #1004632582		—
Nov 5, 2011	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004632582	$1,725,000	—
Jul 2, 2003	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #126971622	$1,525,000	—
Jun 30, 2003	Closed BRIGHT #MDAA204112	$1,525,000	—
May 16, 2003	Pending BRIGHT #MDAA204112		—
Mar 6, 2003	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDAA204112	$1,650,000	—
Nov 10, 2002	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDAA350802		—
Jul 29, 2002	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDAA350802	$1,475,000	—
Jul 29, 2002	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDAA344574		—
Jul 29, 2002	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDAA350802	$1,500,000	—
May 18, 2002	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDAA349144		—
May 18, 2002	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDAA344574	$1,225,000	—
Apr 18, 2002	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDAA347860	$1,450,000	—
Apr 18, 2002	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDAA347860		—
Aug 13, 2001	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDAA349144	$1,925,000	—
Aug 13, 2001	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDAA349144	$2,100,000	—
Jan 5, 2001	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDAA347860	$1,800,000	—
Jun 19, 2000	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDAA346812	$769,000	—
Jun 19, 2000	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDAA346812	$800,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
08/19/2020	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #681224597	$1,915,000 +1.0% / yr
08/19/2020	Closed BRIGHT #MDAA438644	$1,915,000
07/23/2020	Pending BRIGHT #MDAA438644	—
07/08/2020	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDAA423490	$2,149,000
07/08/2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDAA438644	$1,998,000
01/23/2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDAA423490	$2,200,000
09/26/2014	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #450263871	$1,802,500 +2.9% / yr
09/26/2014	Closed BRIGHT #1003080440	$1,802,500
08/01/2014	Pending BRIGHT #1003080440	—
06/28/2014	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003080440	$1,859,000
02/21/2012	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #325832412	$1,675,000 +1.1% / yr
02/21/2012	Closed BRIGHT #1004632582	$1,675,000
12/14/2011	Pending BRIGHT #1004632582	—
11/05/2011	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004632582	$1,725,000
07/02/2003	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #126971622	$1,525,000
06/30/2003	Closed BRIGHT #MDAA204112	$1,525,000
05/16/2003	Pending BRIGHT #MDAA204112	—
03/06/2003	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDAA204112	$1,650,000
11/10/2002	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDAA350802	—
07/29/2002	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDAA350802	$1,475,000
07/29/2002	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDAA344574	—
07/29/2002	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDAA350802	$1,500,000
05/18/2002	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDAA349144	—
05/18/2002	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDAA344574	$1,225,000
04/18/2002	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDAA347860	$1,450,000
04/18/2002	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDAA347860	—
08/13/2001	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDAA349144	$1,925,000
08/13/2001	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDAA349144	$2,100,000
01/05/2001	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDAA347860	$1,800,000
06/19/2000	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDAA346812	$769,000
06/19/2000	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDAA346812	$800,000

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Public Records for 281 Cape St John Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$20,121 ($1,677 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths5Total Finished SqFt8,968 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,768 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt2,200 SqFtStories2Lot Size46,565 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2001Year Renovated2001ZoningR2CountyANNE ARUNDELAPN02-154-08391600

Schools near 281 Cape St John Road

This home is within Anne Arundel County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Rolling Knolls Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	2.7 mi
5/10	Wiley H. Bates Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	3.4 mi
4/10	Annapolis High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.1 mi
NR	Central Special School	Public - Choice school	PK to 12	2.5 mi
NR	Center Of Applied Technology-South	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	2.6 mi
6/10	Monarch Academy Annapolis Elementary School	Public - Choice school	PK to 5	2.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Rolling Knolls Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	2.7 mi
5/10	Wiley H. Bates Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	3.4 mi
4/10	Annapolis High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.1 mi
NR	Central Special School PublicPK to 12 Choice school	2.5 mi
NR	Center Of Applied Technology-South Public9 to 12 Choice school	2.6 mi
6/10	Monarch Academy Annapolis Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Choice school	2.6 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: 281 Cape St John Road, Annapolis, MD 21401	$1,915,000	4	6	6,568	46,565
277 Cape St John Road, Annapolis, MD 21401	$1,200,000	6	5	4,584	26,452
285 Cape St John Road, Annapolis, MD 21401	–	–	2	2,754	31,606
290 Cape St John Road, Annapolis, MD 21401	$322,000	4	3	2,052	19,652
275 Cape St John Road, Annapolis, MD 21401	$1,325,000	5	5	4,822	26,482
283 Cape St John Road, Annapolis, MD 21401	–	–	–	–	17,207
284 Cape St John Road, Annapolis, MD 21401	$750,000	4	4	2,538	25,000
273 Cape St John Road, Annapolis, MD 21401	–	–	2	2,010	24,430
292 Cape St John Road, Annapolis, MD 21401	$538,000	4	3	2,148	15,633
271 Cape St John Road, Annapolis, MD 21401	$700,000	4	2	1,798	17,544
282 Cape St John Road, Annapolis, MD 21401	$450,000	3	4	2,844	26,250
269 Cape St John Road, Annapolis, MD 21401	$455,000	3	3	1,936	18,180
2979 Friends Road, Annapolis, MD 21401	–	–	2.5	2,178	14,948
2981 Friends Road, Annapolis, MD 21401	$691,500	–	3	5,711	14,641
280 Cape St John Road, Annapolis, MD 21401	$358,000	4	2	1,572	24,430
298 Cape St John Road, Annapolis, MD 21401	–	–	–	–	3,637

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