3978 Forest Valley Road

Closed 4/9/25

Sold

Last Sold Price

$390,000

3 beds3 baths2,003 sqft$195/sqft

3978 Forest Valley Rd, Baltimore, MD 21234

TownhouseProperty Type

2,118 sq ftLot Size

1991Year Built

$195/sq ftPrice per sq ft

$42/moHOA Fees

Description

Move-in ready! -- backs to open space (check aerial photos!) -- incredible rear yard -- priced to sell fast! Welcome to 3978 Forest Valley Rd located in Cromwell Station. This community is perfectly situated for outdoor enthusiasts with Minebank Run, Loch Raven Reservoir, and Cromwell Valley Park just moments away. Residents have easy access to hiking trails, fishing, biking, and scenic picnic areas. The proximity to these natural treasures makes it effortless to embrace an active lifestyle while...Move-in ready! -- backs to open space (check aerial photos!) -- incredible rear yard -- priced to sell fast! Welcome to 3978 Forest Valley Rd located in Cromwell Station. This community is perfectly situated for outdoor enthusiasts with Minebank Run, Loch Raven Reservoir, and Cromwell Valley Park just moments away. Residents have easy access to hiking trails, fishing, biking, and scenic picnic areas. The proximity to these natural treasures makes it effortless to embrace an active lifestyle while staying close to home. For commuters and those who enjoy city conveniences, I-695 is only minutes away, allowing quick access to Towson and Baltimore City. This prime location ensures that shopping, dining, and essential amenities are all within easy reach while maintaining the peaceful charm that makes Cromwell Station so special. Move-in ready from day one, this home offers a modern floor plan, tons of space to entertain on the main level, and three spacious bedrooms upstairs. The fully finished basement offers incredible versatility, featuring a wood burning fireplace, larger entertainment space, full bathroom, workshop area, and walkout-level access to the backyard. Whether you need extra living space, a home office, or a recreation area, this lower level delivers. This home will work for the buyer seeking a move-in ready option surrounded by other well-maintained homes and yards. Key features & highlights Professionally landscaped 2025; new sod in rear yard -- Brick front, shingle roof, replacement windows -- Composite deck in rear 2023 w/ retractable awning -- Covered concrete patio in rear -- Backs to open space -- Wood floor main level -- New carpet 2025 -- Granite counters, updated appliances -- Breakfast area + dining area -- Wood burning fireplace -- Great room in basement -- Workshop area -- Water heater 2024 -- Attic storage added 2023 -- Sizable bedrooms -- Two full baths, one half bath.

Listed by: Ricky Cantore III 443.878.3507 rickycantore.rma@gmail.com • RE/MAX Advantage Realty
Listed by: Steve Allnutt 410.336.7787 marylandsales@gmail.com • RE/MAX Advantage Realty

Listing closed: 04/09/2025 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDBC2121754

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$385,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

100.3%

a view of a brick house with large windows

1/2

$390,000

Sold 03/25/26

3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,940
Square Feet: 0.12
Acres

3972 Forest Valley Road, Baltimore, MD 21234

1/31

$365,000

Sold 09/30/25

3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,046
Square Feet: 0.06
Acres

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,790
Square Feet: 0.05
Acres

9 Bristow Court, Baltimore, MD 21234

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,690
Square Feet: 0.9
Acres

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Bedrooms: 3
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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,608
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4028 Forest Valley Road, Baltimore, MD 21234

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,740
Square Feet: 0.06
Acres

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Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1,928
Square Feet: 0.06
Acres

3942 Forest Valley Road, Baltimore, MD 21234

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Sold 04/29/25

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Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1,808
Square Feet: 0.05
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4005 Forest Valley Road, Baltimore, MD 21234

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Property Information for 3978 Forest Valley Road

Property Details

Taxes: $3,641 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Baltimore County
Tax ID Number: 04092200003338
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: Yes
Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
Style: Colonial, Federal
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Views: Garden/Lawn
Garage: No
Expected On Market Date: 03-22-2025
Subdivision: CROMWELL STATION
Subdivision: CROMWELL STATION (BALTIMORE MD)
Legal Subdivision: CROMWELL STATION
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,428.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT: 575.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 139.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Estimated
Total Below Grade SQFT: 714.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
New Construction: No

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1991
Lot Size: 0.05 AC / 2,118 SF

Location

In City Limits: No
School District Name: BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School District County ID: 121140087473
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
County: BALTIMORE

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

HOA Name: CROMWELL STATION
HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Snow Removal

Property Manager Y/N: Yes
Senior Community: No
Type of Condo: Home Owner Association

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2024
Tax Assessed Value: $300,400

Year Assessed: 2024
County Tax: $3,641
Improvement Assessed Value: $228,200
Land Assessed Value: $94,000
Clean Green Assessed: No
Municipal Trash: Yes
Land Use Code: R
Zoning: R
Tax Lot: 3
School Tax: $0
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions

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: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

All Lower Levels

# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
# Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1

Lower Level 1

# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1

Rooms

Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 2,003.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,903.00
Total SQFT: 2,142.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Combination
Roof: Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8037/1286/2076/803712862076_512_384_WM_XFdcTrNoyDrkSpLS.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
Flooring Type: Wood, Ceramic Tile, Carpet
Basement Type: Improved, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Walkout Level
Foundation Details: Block
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-Lower Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 1
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Backs - Open Common Area, Landscaping, Rear Yard

Fencing: Rear
Parcel ID: 11810867

Parking

Type Of Parking: Parking Lot

Interior Features

Interior Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Crown Moldings, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors, Other
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Water Heater
Accessibility Features: None
Laundry Type: Lower Floor
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://listings.housefli.com/sites/xamelgq/unbranded

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Awning(s), Sidewalks, Street Lights
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

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

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

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Carroll County Association of REALTORS

Property History for 3978 Forest Valley Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Apr 9, 2025	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1556680007	$390,000	+3.6% / yr
Apr 9, 2025	Closed BRIGHT #MDBC2121754	$390,000	—
Mar 24, 2025	Pending BRIGHT #MDBC2121754		—
Mar 22, 2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBC2121754	$350,000	—
Apr 28, 2016	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #570999032	$283,000	—
Apr 28, 2016	Closed BRIGHT #1002384954	$283,000	—
Mar 20, 2016	Pending BRIGHT #1002384954		—
Mar 8, 2016	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002384954	$289,000	—
Nov 30, 1998	Closed BRIGHT #MDBC282772	$132,000	—
Nov 9, 1998	Pending BRIGHT #MDBC282772		—
Aug 4, 1998	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBC282772	$138,500	—
Apr 1, 1997	Closed BRIGHT #1007172210	$134,000	—
Jan 25, 1997	Pending BRIGHT #1007172210		—
Jan 7, 1997	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1007172210	$136,970	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
04/09/2025	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1556680007	$390,000 +3.6% / yr
04/09/2025	Closed BRIGHT #MDBC2121754	$390,000
03/24/2025	Pending BRIGHT #MDBC2121754	—
03/22/2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBC2121754	$350,000
04/28/2016	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #570999032	$283,000
04/28/2016	Closed BRIGHT #1002384954	$283,000
03/20/2016	Pending BRIGHT #1002384954	—
03/08/2016	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002384954	$289,000
11/30/1998	Closed BRIGHT #MDBC282772	$132,000
11/09/1998	Pending BRIGHT #MDBC282772	—
08/04/1998	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDBC282772	$138,500
04/01/1997	Closed BRIGHT #1007172210	$134,000
01/25/1997	Pending BRIGHT #1007172210	—
01/07/1997	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1007172210	$136,970

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

Public Records for 3978 Forest Valley Road

Taxable ValueLand$94,000Additions$228,200Total$322,200

Tax Record2025$4,676 ($390 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,903 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,428 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt475 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,118 SqFtStyleTownhouseYear Built1991CountyBALTIMOREAPN09-2200003338Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 3978 Forest Valley Road

This home is within Baltimore County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
7/10	Pine Grove Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	1.0 mi
5/10	Pine Grove Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.0 mi
4/10	Loch Raven High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.9 mi
NR	White Oak School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 5	1.2 mi
NR	Home Assignments-Secondary	Public - Nearby school	7 to 12	3.2 mi
NR	Northwest Edlp at Milford Mill Academy	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	3.2 mi
NR	Rock Church Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 3	0.9 mi
NR	Rock Church Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 12	0.9 mi
NR	Atonement Lutheran School	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	1.0 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	Pine Grove Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	1.0 mi
5/10	Pine Grove Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.0 mi
4/10	Loch Raven High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.9 mi
NR	White Oak School PublicPK to 5 Nearby school	1.2 mi
NR	Home Assignments-Secondary Public7 to 12 Nearby school	3.2 mi
NR	Northwest Edlp at Milford Mill Academy Public9 to 12 Nearby school	3.2 mi
NR	Rock Church Academy PrivatePK to 3 Nearby school	0.9 mi
NR	Rock Church Academy PrivatePK to 12 Nearby school	0.9 mi
NR	Atonement Lutheran School PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	1.0 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: 3978 Forest Valley Road, Baltimore, MD 21234	$390,000	3	3	2,003	2,118
3976 Forest Valley Road, Baltimore, MD 21234	$280,000	3	4	1,778	2,217
3980 Forest Valley Road, Parkville, MD 21234	$355,000	3	4	1,928	2,100
3974 Forest Valley Road, Baltimore, MD 21234	–	–	3	1,447	4,791
4026 Forest Valley Road, Baltimore, MD 21234	–	–	3	1,428	2,100
3984 Forest Valley Road, Parkville, MD 21234	$396,000	3	4	1,828	2,100
3988 Forest Valley Road, Baltimore, MD 21234	–	–	3	1,447	3,600
3970 Forest Valley Road, Baltimore, MD 21234	$275,000	3	4	–	2,577
4042 Forest Valley Road, Parkville, MD 21234	$350,000	3	4	1,928	2,100
3964 Forest Valley Road, Parkville, MD 21234	$340,000	3	4	1,774	2,461
1809 Ruxton Road, Baltimore, MD 21204	–	–	–	–	14,157
3 Kathsway Court, Baltimore, MD 21234	–	–	3	1,428	2,100
5 Kathsway Court, Baltimore, MD 21234	–	–	3	1,428	2,100
7 Kathsway Court, Baltimore, MD 21234	$289,900	3	4	1,928	2,100
9 Kathsway Court, Baltimore, MD 21234	$395,000	3	4	2,028	2,100
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