2978 Back Landing Road

Closed 5/14/18
Closed 5/14/18
Private Farmhouse at the end of the lane!
Front Exterior with Shed,Workshop, Paved driveway
Front brick steps of 2978 Back Landing Road
Front Entrance Foyer w/ Front Staircase
Foyer with 1860 Farmhouse character & details
Foyer with Living Room
Dining Room w/ original Hardwood Floors
Center Hall area leading to many rooms.
Kitchen- Double sink with window to Florida Room
Butcher block island and granite counters
Main Level Office
Main Level Separate Laundry Room w/ Exterior Door
Family Room- Door to 2-car Garage & Sunroom
Family Room off kitchen
Light & Bright Florida Room with Waterviews
Watch the birds play from the Florida Room
Front Staircase Landing Area in 1860 part of home
Bedroom #4: In 1860 part of home w/ original H/W
Bedroom #3: In 1860 part of home w/ original H/W
Upstairs full bath (not shown downstairs full bath
Bedroom #2: Upstairs with heating/ac wall unit
Master Bedroom Suite: Very spacious
Bedroom (Master)
Master Bathroom w/ dual sinks, bidet, linen closet
Side view of home facing south
View from side yard of Hunting Creek
View of Hunting Creek
Exterior of North side of home w/ 2-car garage
View of Vegetable garden area & side yard
Workshop, Garden Shed & Outdoor storage space
Sold
Last Sold Price
$277,500
4 beds2,719 sqft$102/sqft
2978 Back Landing Rd, Preston, MD 21655
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.58 acresLot Size
1860Year Built
$102/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Country farmhouse at the end of the lane offers space, privacy & water views of Hunting Creek. Geothermal heating system, all new windows, vegetable garden area, workshop, attached 2-car garage with many updates. 1860 portion of home was moved to current location and added onto in the 80's. Schedule a showing today for this 4 BR/3 BA, spacious family home situated on a beautiful country lot!Country farmhouse at the end of the lane offers space, privacy & water views of Hunting Creek. Geothermal heating system, all new windows, vegetable garden area, workshop, attached 2-car garage with many updates. 1860 portion of home was moved to current location and added onto in the 80's. Schedule a showing today for this 4 BR/3 BA, spacious family home situated on a beautiful country lot!
  • Listed by: Sharon L Rieck 410.253.2887 srieck@cbchesapeake.com • Coldwell Banker Chesapeake Real Estate Company
Listing closed: 05/14/2018 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1000288406

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Property Information for 2978 Back Landing Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,626 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Caroline County
  • Tax ID Number: 0604019423
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Farmhouse/National Folk
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Views: Water, Pasture
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (CAROLINE MD)
  • Legal Subdivision: HUNTING CREEK
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • Central Air: No
  • Basement: No
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,719.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Very Good
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1860
  • Lot Size: 2.58 AC / 112,385 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: CAROLINE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121139029245
  • County: CAROLINE
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water Body Name: HUNTING CREEK
  • Water Body Type: Creek
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 0.0
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
  • Docks Count: 0
  • Dock Type and Features: None
  • Dock/Slip Conveys Y/N: false
  • Dock/Slip Conveyance: None Available
  • Slips Count: 0
  • Boats Power Count: 0
  • Boats Nonpower Count: 0
  • Mean Low Water Feet: .00
  • Distance To Body Of Water: .00
  • Distance To Body Of Water Units: Blocks
  • Remarks Distance To Body Of Water: Less than 1 Block
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Tax Assessed Value: $257,100
  • Year Assessed: 2018
  • County Tax: $2,566
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $160,000
  • Land Assessed Value: $97,100
  • Special Assessment Pymnt: Annually
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: R
  • Tax Lot: 1 2
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $8,325
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # 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 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Other
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Green Info
  • Green Verification: No
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,719.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,719.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
  • Total SQFT: 2,719.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Metal, Asphalt
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3005/3451/7578/300534517578_512_384_WM__1doZ2B7F5c8b5cT.jpg
  • Foundation Details: Block, Crawl Space
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Dock Slip Conveyance: None Available
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Features: Partly Wooded
  • Lot Size Area: 112,385.00
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Location Type: Creek/Stream
  • Parcel ID: 4491499
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street, Driveway, Attached Garage, Detached Garage
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage, Paved Driveway, Attached
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Island, Dining Area, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Chair Railings, Upgraded Countertops, Crown Moldings, Window Treatments, Primary Bath(s), Double/Dual Staircase, Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Traditional
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Appliances: Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Motion Detectors, Smoke Detector, Security System
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Satellite Dish
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Community Slips Count: 0
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: DSL Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Geothermal, Programmable Thermostat, Ceiling Fan(s), Zoned, Wall Unit
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Geothermal Heat Pump, Programmable Thermostat, Wall Unit, Zoned
  • Heating Fuel: Geo-thermal, Bottled Gas/Propane
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: Septic Exists

Property History for 2978 Back Landing Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 14, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #623483423

$277,500—
May 14, 2018

Closed

BRIGHT #1000288406

$277,500—
Apr 9, 2018

Pending

BRIGHT #1000288406

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/14/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #623483423

$277,500
05/14/2018

Closed

BRIGHT #1000288406

$277,500
04/09/2018

Pending

BRIGHT #1000288406

—

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

Public Records for 2978 Back Landing Road

Taxable ValueLand$97,100Additions$264,500Total$361,600
Tax Record2025$3,674 ($306 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,719 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,719 SqFtStories1Lot Size112,385 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1860Year Renovated1860ZoningRCountyCAROLINEAPN04-019423

Schools near 2978 Back Landing Road

This home is within Caroline County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Preston Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Colonel Richardson Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Colonel Richardson High School
Public - 9 to 12
Caroline Career & Technology Center
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Preston Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Colonel Richardson Middle School
Public6 to 8

Colonel Richardson High School
Public9 to 12

Caroline Career & Technology Center
Public9 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: 2978 Back Landing Road, Preston, MD 21655
$277,500
4
2,719
112,385
3012 Back Landing Road, Preston, MD 21655
$140,000
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4,010
338,897
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$140,000
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338,461
3110 Back Landing Road, Preston, MD 21655
$48,700
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176,418
3280 Back Landing Road, Preston, MD 21655
$315,000
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1.5
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