3948 Mar Lu Ridge Rd
Closed 6/10/24
Closed 6/10/24
Description
Welcome… to one of Frederick County’s unique, contemporary homes; surrounded
by almost ten acres of forest rich with natural dogwood and redbud trees, mature
mountain laurels and standing oak. The house is embraced by a lush landscape and
flowering plants that showcase the home’s natural beauty through all seasons. Follow
the natural stone path around the multi-level, lighted deck, around the house and into
the adjacent woods to enjoy each season’s presentation. Located at the crest of a hill, the home...Welcome… to one of Frederick County’s unique, contemporary homes; surrounded
by almost ten acres of forest rich with natural dogwood and redbud trees, mature
mountain laurels and standing oak. The house is embraced by a lush landscape and
flowering plants that showcase the home’s natural beauty through all seasons. Follow
the natural stone path around the multi-level, lighted deck, around the house and into
the adjacent woods to enjoy each season’s presentation. Located at the crest of a hill, the home was designed to blend with its surroundings. The site orientation and arrangement of interior spaces allow the owners to enjoy both
sunrises and sunsets. The natural light provided by 18 skylights and the warmth of the
midday sun brighten and cheer the interior of the multi-level home. The floor plan
emphasizes the sloping terrain of the property, and the extensive use of glass in the
design brings the outside in, taking advantage of nature’s year-round display of colors
and seasonal changes. Stand in any part of the house and look in any direction to enjoy
the outdoors, and if you are fortunate, you may be surprised by a flock of turkeys, a red
fox or a small herd of deer. This 4,800 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath home earned the 1990 Award of
Excellence for custom homes presented by the Frederick County Builders Association. The owners have taken great care to maintain its architectural intent and integrity when
expanding the master bedroom and kitchen. As well, the interior appointments were
upgraded through the years to reflect today’s conveniences and always to ensure any
upgrades were in keeping with the natural beauty of the home’s interior and its
surroundings. The interior is warm and inviting and ideal for a warm cozy night in front of the fire,
hosting a small dinner party, or enjoying a large gathering of family and friends. Visitors
entering through the front doors into the sunroom are surprised to find a butterfly-
shaped pond teeming with goldfish and koi. Stepping up into the interior of the home,
they are welcomed by the openness of the home, the 2-story ceiling… and by the 200-
gallon aquarium where aquatic life is visible from all sides. The house is environmentally progressive with an array of 56 solar panels that can
produce up to 40kWh of energy per day. This house most certainly found its home at
the crest of the hill amongst the mature stand of trees and the lovingly owner-designed
and maintained gardens. The house is situated to provide its owners with privacy,
seclusion and quiet; but located a mere 15 minutes from the City of Frederick and its
many restaurants, entertainment venues, shops and other amenities. AND… approximately one hour to either Washington, D. C. or the city of Baltimore; 25
minutes to the town of Leesburg and its restaurants and shops; and, a mere 10 minutes
to the Point of Rocks train station. Welcome… to this unique and contemporary home…
just minutes from Frederick yet offering peace and quiet in a wooded, country setting.
by almost ten acres of forest rich with natural dogwood and redbud trees, mature
mountain laurels and standing oak. The house is embraced by a lush landscape and
flowering plants that showcase the home’s natural beauty through all seasons. Follow
the natural stone path around the multi-level, lighted deck, around the house and into
the adjacent woods to enjoy each season’s presentation. Located at the crest of a hill, the home...Welcome… to one of Frederick County’s unique, contemporary homes; surrounded
by almost ten acres of forest rich with natural dogwood and redbud trees, mature
mountain laurels and standing oak. The house is embraced by a lush landscape and
flowering plants that showcase the home’s natural beauty through all seasons. Follow
the natural stone path around the multi-level, lighted deck, around the house and into
the adjacent woods to enjoy each season’s presentation. Located at the crest of a hill, the home was designed to blend with its surroundings. The site orientation and arrangement of interior spaces allow the owners to enjoy both
sunrises and sunsets. The natural light provided by 18 skylights and the warmth of the
midday sun brighten and cheer the interior of the multi-level home. The floor plan
emphasizes the sloping terrain of the property, and the extensive use of glass in the
design brings the outside in, taking advantage of nature’s year-round display of colors
and seasonal changes. Stand in any part of the house and look in any direction to enjoy
the outdoors, and if you are fortunate, you may be surprised by a flock of turkeys, a red
fox or a small herd of deer. This 4,800 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath home earned the 1990 Award of
Excellence for custom homes presented by the Frederick County Builders Association. The owners have taken great care to maintain its architectural intent and integrity when
expanding the master bedroom and kitchen. As well, the interior appointments were
upgraded through the years to reflect today’s conveniences and always to ensure any
upgrades were in keeping with the natural beauty of the home’s interior and its
surroundings. The interior is warm and inviting and ideal for a warm cozy night in front of the fire,
hosting a small dinner party, or enjoying a large gathering of family and friends. Visitors
entering through the front doors into the sunroom are surprised to find a butterfly-
shaped pond teeming with goldfish and koi. Stepping up into the interior of the home,
they are welcomed by the openness of the home, the 2-story ceiling… and by the 200-
gallon aquarium where aquatic life is visible from all sides. The house is environmentally progressive with an array of 56 solar panels that can
produce up to 40kWh of energy per day. This house most certainly found its home at
the crest of the hill amongst the mature stand of trees and the lovingly owner-designed
and maintained gardens. The house is situated to provide its owners with privacy,
seclusion and quiet; but located a mere 15 minutes from the City of Frederick and its
many restaurants, entertainment venues, shops and other amenities. AND… approximately one hour to either Washington, D. C. or the city of Baltimore; 25
minutes to the town of Leesburg and its restaurants and shops; and, a mere 10 minutes
to the Point of Rocks train station. Welcome… to this unique and contemporary home…
just minutes from Frederick yet offering peace and quiet in a wooded, country setting.
- Listed by Stacy Reno • Century 21 Redwood RealtyP: (301)-514-5296 stacyreno@c21redwood.com
Property Details for 3948 Mar Lu Ridge Road
Tax ID Number
1114315551
OwnershipFee Simple
Condo Coop AssociationNo
HOANo
Structure TypeDetached
StyleContemporary
Levels/Stories2
WaterfrontNo
LISTING CLOSED: 06/10/2024 12:00 AM
Property Details for 3948 Mar Lu Ridge Road
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | MDFR2045174 |
| Days on Market | 6 |
| Taxes | $6,706 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1990 |
| Lot Size | 9.54 AC / 415,562 SF |
| County | Frederick County, MD |
Location
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Building Information for 3948 Mar Lu Ridge Road
Stories2Year Built1990Building Size-Lot Size9.54 AC / 415,562 SF
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$6,788 per month
30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest
Principal and Interest
$6,229
Property Taxes
$559
HOA Dues
$0
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1Property Information for 3948 Mar Lu Ridge Road
Location
Location
- In City Limits: No
- School District Name: FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121139693024
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: FREDERICK
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: 2023
- Tax Assessed Value: $572,200
- Year Assessed: 2023
- County Tax: $6,706
- Improvement Assessed Value: $398,100
- Land Assessed Value: $95,500
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: A
- Loss Mitigation Fee: No
- Historic: No
- Zoning: 11475
- School Tax: $0
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
- Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full 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: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Basement, Sun/Florida Room, Media Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3
- Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood, Primary Bedroom - Sitting Area, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 2
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Kitchen - Eat-in, Lighting - LED, Ceiling Fan(s), Countertop(s) - Granite
Room 3
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 4
- Room Type: Bathroom 2
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
- Room Type: Bathroom 1
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Countertop(s) - Granite, Double Sink, Flooring - Heated, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 6
- Room Type: Sun/Florida Room
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Skylight(s)
Room 7
- Room Type: Basement
- Room Level: Lower 2
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Basement - Unfinished
Room 8
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Fireplace - Other, Flooring - HardWood, Skylight(s)
Room 9
- Room Type: Media Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 11
- Room Type: Bathroom 3
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 12
- Room Type: Bathroom 3
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
- Total Finished SQFT: 4,800.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 4,097.00
- Total SQFT: 5,748.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Cedar
- Roof: Composite
- Wall and Ceiling Types: 2 Story Ceilings, Cathedral Ceilings
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Heated, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Other
- Basement Type: Connecting Stairway
- Foundation Details: Active Radon Mitigation, Permanent
- 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
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 415562sf
- Lot Dimensions Source: Estimated
- Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Hunting Available, Landscaping, Level, Private, Rear Yard, Secluded, SideYard(s)
- Parcel ID: 11551234
- Additional Parcels: No
- Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
- Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
- Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Skylight(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 2
- Fireplace Features: Free Standing, Gas/Propane
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Microwave, Freezer, Icemaker
- Accessibility Features: Other
- Door Features: Double Entry
- Laundry Type: Basement
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://iframe.videodelivery.net/ddc78adf1699340d5d7577982a45beec
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Spa: No
- Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Flood Lights, Water Fountains
- Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es), Screened
- Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Hot Water: Electric
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Private Septic Tank
Confidential Data
Listing Office
- List Agent AOR: Frederick County Association of REALTORS
Property History for 3948 Mar Lu Ridge Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2024 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1535803734 | $1,250,000 | — |
| Jun 10, 2024 | Closed BRIGHT #MDFR2045174 | $1,250,000 | — |
| Mar 19, 2024 | Pending BRIGHT #MDFR2045174 | — | |
| Mar 19, 2024 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDFR2045174 | — | |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDFR2045174 | $1,200,000 | — |
| Apr 5, 2001 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDFR220678 | $650,000 | — |
| Sep 22, 2000 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDFR220678 | $650,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/10/2024 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1535803734 | $1,250,000 |
| 06/10/2024 | Closed BRIGHT #MDFR2045174 | $1,250,000 |
| 03/19/2024 | Pending BRIGHT #MDFR2045174 | — |
| 03/19/2024 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDFR2045174 | — |
| 03/15/2024 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDFR2045174 | $1,200,000 |
| 04/05/2001 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDFR220678 | $650,000 |
| 09/22/2000 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDFR220678 | $650,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 3948 Mar Lu Ridge Road
Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$8,035 ($670 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt4,097 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,097 SqFtStories2Lot Size415,562 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1990CountyFREDERICKAPN14-315551Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 3948 Mar Lu Ridge Road
This home is within Frederick County Public Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Charter - | PK to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Valley Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Brunswick Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Brunswick High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter School CharterPK to 8 |
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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