525 Fern Road

Closed 4/28/23Virtual Tour
Closed 4/28/23Virtual Tour
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$617,500
3 beds2,131 sqft$290/sqft
525 Fern Rd, Riva, MD 21140
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.68 acresLot Size
1940Year Built
$290/sq ftPrice per sq ft
12 carsParking Spaces

Description

Amazing and stylishly updated home on large private lot in prime location in sought-after water privileged Sylvan Shores Forest! Main level open floor plan is flooded with light with stunning tile flooring throughout,. True cooks kitchen with vaulted ceilings, skylights and bank of windows making cooking and entertaining a delight. Butcher block counter top, custom wood open shelving, tile backsplash, commercial refrigerator and separate freezer. Kitchen flows into dining and dining flows wraparound...Amazing and stylishly updated home on large private lot in prime location in sought-after water privileged Sylvan Shores Forest! Main level open floor plan is flooded with light with stunning tile flooring throughout,. True cooks kitchen with vaulted ceilings, skylights and bank of windows making cooking and entertaining a delight. Butcher block counter top, custom wood open shelving, tile backsplash, commercial refrigerator and separate freezer. Kitchen flows into dining and dining flows wraparound deck and living. Great details including exquisite matching interior doors with translucent glass. Perfectly chosen features such as ceiling fan/lighting combo and lots of recessed lighting. UV shades tailored on all windows. Main level living with gorgeous full bath. Large custom stairwell with craftsman-made iron railing leads to whole level primary suite with pretty pine floors, a gorgeous tile bath with oversized shower, double sinks and walk in closet by California Closets and lighted hidden storage. Exterior features custom stone and medal work and extensive landscape lighting to illuminate the beautiful grounds. Fenced yard for pets. All new lighting and fixtures and recessed lighting. Heating and cooling all new in 2019 including ducting. Separate work shed with electric. Outstanding community amenities include beach, club house, boat launch, boat slips for rent, ball field, playground, small craft racks, walking trails. Crazy convenient location minutes to commuter routes, shopping, restaurants and Historic downtown Annapolis. Special Tax District.
Listing closed: 04/28/2023 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDAA2055062

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 525 Fern Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,026 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Anne Arundel County
  • Tax ID Number: 020175105402601
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: No
  • Expected On Market Date: 03-11-2023
  • Subdivision: SYLVAN SHORES FOREST
  • Subdivision: SYLVAN SHORES FOREST (ANNE ARUNDEL MD)
  • Legal Subdivision: SYLVAN SHORES & FOREST ADDITION
  • Total Parking Spaces: 12
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,131.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Very Good
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Lot Size: 0.68 AC / 29,533 SF
Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121140671932
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: CENTRAL (ANNE ARUNDEL MD)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: CENTRAL (ANNE ARUNDEL MD)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: SOUTH RIVER (ANNE ARUNDEL MD)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: ANNE ARUNDEL
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Access Features: Swimming Allowed, Private Access, Canoe/Kayak, Boat - Powered, Sail, Waterski/Wakeboard, Fishing Allowed
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Navigable Water: Yes
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water Body Name: BEARDS CREEK/ SOUTH RIVER
  • Water Body Type: River
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
  • Docks Count: 3
  • Dock Type and Features: Multiple Slip
  • Dock/Slip Conveys Y/N: true
  • Dock/Slip Conveyance: Association Owned, Available by Lease
  • Slips Count: 5+
  • Mean Low Water Feet: 3.00
  • Distance To Body Of Water: 1.00
  • Distance To Body Of Water Units: Blocks
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • HOA Name: SYLVAN SHORES
  • HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Pier/Dock Maintenance
  • HOA Condo Coop Amenities: Beach, Community Center, Pier/Dock, Boat Ramp, Water/Lake Privileges, Baseball Field, Tot Lots/Playground
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: Yes
  • Association Recreation Fee: $25
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Assessed Value: $296,333
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $109,934
  • Land Assessed Value: $186,399
  • Front Foot Fee: $693
  • Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Refuse Fee: $298
  • Zoning: R2
  • Tax Lot: 580
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bathroom 1, Primary Bathroom
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile
Room 3
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile
Room 4
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile
Room 6
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attached Bathroom, Ceiling Fan(s), Primary Bedroom - Sitting Area, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
Room 7
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Double Sink
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 2019
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,131.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total SQFT: 2,131.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Concrete, Vinyl Siding
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8022/0151/4246/802201514246_512_384_WM_T3CK2hfZz9la7faJ.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Paneled Walls, Dry Wall
  • Flooring Type: Slate, Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Basement Type: Other
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Other Structure: Above Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Features: Additional Lot(s), Corner, Trees/Wooded
  • Road Responsibility: City/County
  • Location Type: River
  • Parcel ID: 15161672
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 12
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Gravel Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Country, Floor Plan - Traditional
  • Fireplace: No
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Flood Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ductless/Mini-Split
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Oil, Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Anne Arundel County Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.thetowerteam.com

Property History for 525 Fern Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 28, 2023

Closed

BRIGHT #MDAA2055062

$617,500—
Mar 17, 2023

Pending

BRIGHT #MDAA2055062

—
Mar 17, 2023

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #MDAA2055062

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/28/2023

Closed

BRIGHT #MDAA2055062

$617,500
03/17/2023

Pending

BRIGHT #MDAA2055062

—
03/17/2023

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #MDAA2055062

—

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

Public Records for 525 Fern Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,900Additions-Total$1,900
Tax Record2025$714 ($59 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size7,753 SqFtStyleResidentialZoningR2CountyANNE ARUNDELAPN01-751-05402602Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 525 Fern Road

This home is within Anne Arundel County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Central Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Central Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
South River High School
Public - 9 to 12
Central Special School
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Central Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Central Middle School
Public6 to 8

South River High School
Public9 to 12

Central Special School
PublicPK 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: 525 Fern Road, Riva, MD 21140
$617,500
3
2,131
29,533
533 Fern Road, Riva, MD 21140
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1
976
18,730
514 Fern Road, Riva, MD 21140
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1
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534 Fern Road, Riva, MD 21140
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1,662
12,632
510 Fern Road, Riva, MD 21140
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