2978 Friends Road

Closed 3/31/22

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Last Sold Price

$702,000

3 beds3 baths1,932 sqft$363/sqft

2978 Friends Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.29 acresLot Size

1983Year Built

$363/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

You won't want to miss this lovely contemporary with a fantastic yard & water views of the South River! Situated amidst $1 to $2M+ homes in Highly sought after Cape Saint John community! Hardwood floors throughout main and upper levels (main level new!)! Living room lined with glass french doors showcasing water views and brining in loads of natural light. Main level fireplace is gas/propane. Eat-in Kitchen renovated in 2006 with granite counter tops, back splash, 42' cabinets & appliances. Owner...You won't want to miss this lovely contemporary with a fantastic yard & water views of the South River! Situated amidst $1 to $2M+ homes in Highly sought after Cape Saint John community! Hardwood floors throughout main and upper levels (main level new!)! Living room lined with glass french doors showcasing water views and brining in loads of natural light. Main level fireplace is gas/propane. Eat-in Kitchen renovated in 2006 with granite counter tops, back splash, 42' cabinets & appliances. Owner suite offers double french doors leading to balcony with water views overlooking yard and patio, walk-in closet, full bath with granite counter tops, updated lighting & mirror. Upper level has 2 additional bedrooms -- one with french doors leading to balcony. Lower level offers brick wood burning fireplace with fan to distribute heat; 2 washers & dryers. Expansive patio made from West Maryland granite. Back & side yards enclosed by handsome newer metal fence with entry gate. Roof new in 2005; HVAC 10 years old; New front door; Water heater 5-6 years old. Stacked stone koi pond with approx $3k worth of koi that could convey or be removed. It’s just a short walk to enjoy the community amenities available with voluntary membership in the Cape St. John Civic Association ($150/year), including use of community beach, boat ramp, day tie up, small boat storage, picnic tables/BBQ facilities, and playground. Cape Saint John is on the South River, just off Riva Rd. Excellent location to sit dockside for a meal off the South River Bridge, access the many wonderful shops and restaurants near Town Centre, Harbor Center, and the mall and only a few miles from historic downtown Annapolis.

Listed by: Joan Stansfield 703.505.3898 joan@stansfieldsignature.com • Keller Williams Realty

Listing closed: 03/31/2022 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDAA2023796

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Property Information for 2978 Friends Road

Property Details

Taxes: $5,258 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Anne Arundel County
Tax ID Number: 020215403662500
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Contemporary
Levels/Stories: 3
Furnished: No
Waterfront: No
Views: River, Scenic Vista, Water
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: CAPE ST JOHN
Subdivision: CAPE ST JOHN (ANNE ARUNDEL MD)
Cross Street: CAPE ST JOHN
Legal Subdivision: CAPE ST JOHN
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,668.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT: 264.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 521.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT: 785.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Excellent

Building Information

Stories: 3
Year Built: 1983
Lot Size: 0.29 AC / 12,729 SF

Location

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

School District County ID: 121140671932
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
Elementary School: ROLLING KNOLLS (ANNE ARUNDEL MD)
ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
Middle Or Junior School: WILEY H. BATES (ANNE ARUNDEL MD)
MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
High School: ANNAPOLIS (ANNE ARUNDEL MD)
HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
County: ANNE ARUNDEL

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: Yes
Water Access: Yes

Water Access Features: Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Swimming Allowed, Waterski/Wakeboard, Public Access, Boat - Powered
Water Oriented: Yes
Navigable Water: Yes
Tidal Water: No
Water Body Name: South River
Water Body Type: River
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

HOA Condo Coop Amenities: Beach, Boat Ramp, Pier/Dock, Water/Lake Privileges
Senior Community: No

Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2021
Tax Assessed Value: $470,500

Year Assessed: 2021
County Tax: $4,917
Improvement Assessed Value: $189,200
Land Assessed Value: $271,100
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: R
Section: A
Refuse Fee: $341
Agricultural Tax Due: No
Zoning: R2
Tax Lot: 24
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions

Concessions: Yes
Concessions Amount: $1,200

Rooms

Main

# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Foyer, Laundry, Recreation Room, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom
Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Foyer
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 2

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Countertop(s) - Granite, Flooring - Tile/Brick, Kitchen - Propane Cooking, Pantry, Kitchen - Eat-in

Room 3

Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Wood Burning

Room 4

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 5

Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Balcony Access, Walk-In Closet(s)

Room 6

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 7

Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 8

Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Countertop(s) - Granite, Flooring - Tile/Brick

Room 9

Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Countertop(s) - Granite, Flooring - Tile/Brick

Room 10

Room Type: Bathroom 3
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 11

Room Type: Recreation Room
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Fireplace - Other

Room 12

Room Type: Laundry
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Concrete

Building Info

Year Major Reno Remodel: 2014
Total Finished SQFT: 1,932.00

Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,932.00
Total SQFT: 2,453.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Frame
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8013/6554/5640/801365545640_512_384_WM_HF-seOnMjkH857JH.jpg
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile
Basement Type: Daylight, Partial, Partially Finished, Workshop, Windows, Unfinished, Sump Pump, Interior Access, Improved
Foundation Details: Slab
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 1
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)

Fencing: Fully
Parcel ID: 15171854
Additional Parcels: No

Parking

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

Total Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access

Interior Features

Interior Features: Attic, Breakfast Area, Carpet, Dining Area, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Solar Tube(s), Upgraded Countertops, Tub Shower, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 2
Fireplace Features: Wood, Brick, Mantel(s), Electric
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Icemaker, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
Accessibility Features: None
Security Features: Smoke Detector
Door Features: French
Window Features: Skylights
Laundry Type: Basement

Exterior Features

Spa: No
Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape

Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Balcony, Patio(s), Terrace
Pool: No Pool
Horse: No

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Heat Pump(s), Central
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS
List Agent URL: StansfieldSignature.com

Property History for 2978 Friends Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Mar 31, 2022	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1487915340	$702,000	+2.8% / yr
Mar 31, 2022	Closed BRIGHT #MDAA2023796	$702,000	—
Mar 1, 2022	Pending BRIGHT #MDAA2023796		—
Mar 1, 2022	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDAA2023796		—
Feb 26, 2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDAA2023796	$625,000	—
Oct 4, 2005	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #169723522	$442,000	—
May 31, 2005	Closed BRIGHT #MDAA162610	$449,000	—
Apr 7, 2005	Pending BRIGHT #MDAA162610		—
Feb 14, 2005	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDAA162610	$459,900	—
Oct 24, 2003	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDAA366788		—
May 14, 2003	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDAA366788	$424,500	—
May 14, 2003	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDAA366788	$499,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
03/31/2022	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1487915340	$702,000 +2.8% / yr
03/31/2022	Closed BRIGHT #MDAA2023796	$702,000
03/01/2022	Pending BRIGHT #MDAA2023796	—
03/01/2022	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDAA2023796	—
02/26/2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDAA2023796	$625,000
10/04/2005	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #169723522	$442,000
05/31/2005	Closed BRIGHT #MDAA162610	$449,000
04/07/2005	Pending BRIGHT #MDAA162610	—
02/14/2005	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDAA162610	$459,900
10/24/2003	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDAA366788	—
05/14/2003	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDAA366788	$424,500
05/14/2003	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDAA366788	$499,900

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

Public Records for 2978 Friends Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$6,146 ($512 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,924 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,296 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt628 SqFtStories2Lot Size12,729 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1983Year Renovated1983ZoningR2CountyANNE ARUNDELAPN02-154-03662500

Schools near 2978 Friends 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	2.8 mi
5/10	Wiley H. Bates Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	3.5 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	2.4 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	2.7 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Rolling Knolls Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	2.8 mi
5/10	Wiley H. Bates Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	3.5 mi
4/10	Annapolis High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.1 mi
NR	Central Special School PublicPK to 12 Choice school	2.4 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	2.7 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: 2978 Friends Road, Annapolis, MD 21401	$702,000	3	3	1,932	12,729
2982 Friends Road, Annapolis, MD 21401	$540,000	4	3	–	12,070
2976 Friends Road, Annapolis, MD 21401	$599,900	4	3	2,697	19,480
375 Carriage Park Way, Annapolis, MD 21401	$1,900,000	6	6	6,686	37,462
2984 Friends Road, Annapolis, MD 21401	–	–	–	–	13,728
2986 Friends Road, Annapolis, MD 21401	$695,000	5	2	–	11,673
2980 Friends Road, Annapolis, MD 21401	$830,000	3	4	2,414	13,597
2990 Friends Road, Annapolis, MD 21401	–	–	2	2,610	9,435
2985 Friends Road, Annapolis, MD 21401	$850,000	–	2.5	2,539	14,300
373 Carriage Park Way, Annapolis, MD 21401	$2,030,000	6	6	4,635	24,394
2988 Friends Road, Annapolis, MD 21401	$980,000	3	2	1,816	9,620
2981 Friends Road, Annapolis, MD 21401	$691,500	–	3	5,711	14,641
2979 Friends Road, Annapolis, MD 21401	–	–	2.5	2,178	14,948
2987 Friends Road, Annapolis, MD 21401	$1,850,000	–	3.5	4,580	19,201
2977 Friends Road, Annapolis, MD 21401	–	–	3	2,992	53,143
2991 Friends Road, Annapolis, MD 21401	–	–	2	3,640	25,690

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