3960 Germantown Road
Closed 9/15/21Virtual Tour
Closed 9/15/21Virtual Tour
Sold
Last Sold Price
$2,850,000
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.85 acresLot Size
2016Year Built
$560/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces
Description
Escape to this private oasis on the Rhode River! This custom built waterfront home provides the perfect setting to celebrate the waterfront lifestyle. Thoughtfully designed by architect Marta Hansen and expertly built by Ellison Custom Homes, this elegant 5,000+ sqft home leaves no details compromised in presenting a home of distinction. Ultra luxe finishes are the hallmark of this elegant 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home with additional bedroom, full bath and kitchenette above garage. Built in 2016, this...Escape to this private oasis on the Rhode River! This custom built waterfront home provides the perfect setting to celebrate the waterfront lifestyle. Thoughtfully designed by architect Marta Hansen and expertly built by Ellison Custom Homes, this elegant 5,000+ sqft home leaves no details compromised in presenting a home of distinction. Ultra luxe finishes are the hallmark of this elegant 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home with additional bedroom, full bath and kitchenette above garage. Built in 2016, this home feels new which reflects the pride of ownership and creates an atmosphere that is ideal for both full scale entertaining as well as comfortable living. As you approach the home on the long driveway surrounded by professionally landscaped beds full of native plantings, the home reveals itself with understated elegance. The gated entry welcomes you with a stunning pool design complete with 5 waterfall features cascading into the sparkling pool water, a custom paver stone courtyard, and the welcoming front porch with walls of windows framing the water view beyond. The stellar architecture of the home captures your attention away from the panoramic views to enjoy the rich quarter sawn white oak floors, 10' ceilings with coffered detail, extensive artfully crafted woodwork and built-ins, chef's kitchen with top tier appliances, exotic grade granite counters and open floor plan for easy entertaining plus walls of windows which allow the sunlight to pour in while framing the views. The main level Owner's suite (currently being used as a Family Room) provides options for living arrangements and the surprise additions including the dog washing station, 2 laundry rooms, outdoor shower and pass-through window to the back deck make waterfront living easy! The upper level boasts multiple balconies, great room with walls of windows, stunning Owner's suite and plenty of room for a large family or guests. This home also boasts a 3 car garage and numerous energy saving features including the Geo-thermal system, electric pool cover, spray foam insulation and premium grade windows and doors. South River schools! The boating enthusiast will thoroughly enjoy the deep water protected pier with 6ft MLW, shore power and water, 8,000 lb boat lift and easy access to Rhode River and beyond. Be sure to view the HD Video Tour! Don't let this one slip away!
- Listed by: Bradley R Kappel 410.279.9476 brad.kappel@sothebysrealty.com • TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Listing closed: 09/15/2021 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDAA2001816
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Location
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Sold By TTR Sotheby's International Realty
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1Property Information for 3960 Germantown Road
Property Details
- Taxes: $14,562 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
- County: Anne Arundel County
- Tax ID Number: 020100006266400
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Condo Coop Association: No
- HOA: No
- Structure Type: Detached
- Style: Transitional, Coastal
- Levels/Stories: 2
- Waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront Features: Private Dock Site
- Views: Creek/Stream, River, Scenic Vista, Garden/Lawn, Water
- Garage: Yes
- Expected On Market Date: 07-14-2021
- Subdivision: EDGEWATER
- Subdivision: EDGEWATER (ANNE ARUNDEL MD)
- Total Parking Spaces: 6
- Central Air: Yes
- Basement: No
- Above Grade Finished SQFT: 5,090.00
- Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
- Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
- Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
- Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
- Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
- New Construction: No
- Property Condition: Excellent
Building Information
- Stories: 2
- Year Built: 2016
- Lot Size: 0.85 AC / 37,026 SF
Location
Location
- In City Limits: No
- School District Name: ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121140671932
- SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
- Elementary School: MAYO (ANNE ARUNDEL MD)
- ElementarySchoolSource: 3rd Party
- Middle Or Junior School: CENTRAL (ANNE ARUNDEL MD)
- MiddleSchoolSource: 3rd Party
- High School: SOUTH RIVER (ANNE ARUNDEL MD)
- HighSchoolSource: 3rd Party
- County: ANNE ARUNDEL
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
- Water View: Yes
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Access Features: Boat - Powered, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Personal Watercraft (PWC), Private Access, Sail, Swimming Allowed, Waterski/Wakeboard
- Water Oriented: Yes
- Navigable Water: Yes
- Tidal Water: Yes
- Water Body Name: Bear Neck Creek/Rhode River
- Water Body Type: Creek
- Water Frontage In Feet: 80.0
- Riparian Rights Y/N: Yes
- Mean Low Water Feet: 6.00
- Distance To Body Of Water: .00
- Distance To Body Of Water Units: Blocks
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
- Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2020
- Tax Assessed Value: $1,434,733
- Year Assessed: 2021
- County Tax: $14,264
- Improvement Assessed Value: $1,063,300
- Land Assessed Value: $513,500
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Municipal Trash: Yes
- Land Use Code: 011
- Refuse Fee: $298
- Zoning: R2
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
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: 5
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 4
- # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 5
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 4
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 4
- # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Rooms
- Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
- Builder Name: Architect - Marta Hansen
- Total Finished SQFT: 5,090.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 4,890.00
- Total SQFT: 5,090.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Shake Siding
- Roof: Shingle
- Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-5, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-4
- # Bathrooms Full: 5
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Other Structure: Pool Equipment Shed
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, No Thru Street, Premium, Private, Poolside, Rear Yard, Stream/Creek
- Location Type: Creek/Stream
- Parcel ID: 15154000
- Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
- Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 3
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 3
- Total Garage Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Secure Parking
- Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Bar, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Sprinkler System, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s), Water Treat System, Wet/Dry Bar, Window Treatments, Wine Storage, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 1
- Fireplace Features: Fireplace - Glass Doors, Mantel(s), Stone
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Icemaker, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
- Accessibility Features: None
- Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security Gate, Security System, Smoke Detector, Sprinkler System - Indoor
- Window Features: Atrium, Energy Efficient, Screens, Transom
- Laundry Type: Upper Floor, Main Floor
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2v4zRWNvMk
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: BBQ Grill, Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Hot Tub, Outbuilding(s), Outside Shower, Secure Storage, Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Water Falls
- Outdoor Living Structures: Balconies- Multiple, Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
- Pool: Yes - Personal
- Personal Pool Features: In Ground
Utilities
Utilities
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s), Geothermal, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned
- Cooling Fuel: Geothermal
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Zoned, Programmable Thermostat
- Heating Fuel: Geo-thermal
- Hot Water: Electric
- Water Source: Well
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- Internet Services: Fiber Optic
Confidential Data
Listing Office
- List Agent URL: www.bradkappel.com
Property History for 3960 Germantown Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2021 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1473274574 | $2,850,000 | +17.5% / yr |
| Sep 15, 2021 | Closed BRIGHT #MDAA2001816 | $2,850,000 | — |
| Jul 16, 2021 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDAA2001816 | — | |
| Jul 16, 2021 | Pending BRIGHT #MDAA2001816 | — | |
| Jul 16, 2021 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDAA2001816 | — | |
| Jul 13, 2021 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDAA2001816 | $2,797,000 | — |
| Jan 17, 2012 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #323429641 | $600,000 | — |
| Jan 17, 2012 | Closed BRIGHT #1005533972 | $600,000 | — |
| Nov 12, 2011 | Pending BRIGHT #1005533972 | — | |
| Oct 9, 2009 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005533972 | $999,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 09/15/2021 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1473274574 | $2,850,000 +17.5% / yr |
| 09/15/2021 | Closed BRIGHT #MDAA2001816 | $2,850,000 |
| 07/16/2021 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDAA2001816 | — |
| 07/16/2021 | Pending BRIGHT #MDAA2001816 | — |
| 07/16/2021 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDAA2001816 | — |
| 07/13/2021 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDAA2001816 | $2,797,000 |
| 01/17/2012 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #323429641 | $600,000 |
| 01/17/2012 | Closed BRIGHT #1005533972 | $600,000 |
| 11/12/2011 | Pending BRIGHT #1005533972 | — |
| 10/09/2009 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005533972 | $999,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 3960 Germantown Road
Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$20,321 ($1,693 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt4,890 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,890 SqFtStories2Lot Size37,026 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2016Year Renovated2016ZoningR2CountyANNE ARUNDELAPN01-000-06266400
Schools near 3960 Germantown Road
This home is within Anne Arundel County Public Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Mayo Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Central Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
South River High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Center Of Applied Technology-South 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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| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 3960 Germantown Road, Edgewater, MD 21037 | $2,850,000 | 6 | 6 | 5,090 | 37,026 |
$955,000 | 6 | 6 | – | 49,223 | |
$1,710,000 | 5 | 5 | 6,000 | 22,216 | |
– | – | 2 | 2,768 | 41,382 | |
$844,000 | 3 | 4 | 2,738 | 35,719 | |
$1,340,000 | 4 | 3 | 3,415 | 26,136 | |
$250,000 | – | 1 | 792 | 16,988 | |
$1,710,000 | – | 4.5 | 5,035 | 22,216 | |
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$215,000 | – | – | – | 22,651 | |
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