537 Fern Road

Closed 11/4/21
Closed 11/4/21
Front View
Front View
Front View
Front View
Patio
Patio
Front View
Driveway
Front View
Front View
Front View
Front View
Patio
Patio
Patio
Foyer
Foyer
Family Room
Family Room
Family Room
Living Room
Living Room
Living Room
Living Room
Main Level Balcony
Main Level Balcony
Main Level Balcony
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
View of Patio from Kitchen
Laundry Room
Powder Room
Upper-Level Hallway
Primary Bedroom
Primary Bedroom
Primary Bedroom
Primary Bathroom
Primary Bathroom
Primary Bedroom Balcony
Primary Bedroom Balcony
Primary Bedroom Balcony
Primary Bedroom Balcony
Second Bedroom
Second Bedroom
Third Bedroom
Third Bedroom
Third Bedroom
Full Bath
Full Bath
Fourth Bedroom
Fourth Bedroom
Rear View
Rear View
Side Rear View
Side View
Rear Yard
Rear Shed
Sold
Last Sold Price
$588,000
4 beds2,235 sqft$263/sqft
537 Fern Rd, Riva, MD 21140
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.38 acresLot Size
1975Year Built
$263/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Relax in this secluded, wooded post and beam retreat. Bask in the beauty of your lot from the comfort of two large covered decks and a brick paver patio that is ideal for outdoor entertaining. This charming home is full of whimsical details, such as white wainscoting in the Family Room and exposed beam ceilings. Your Kitchen offers a wood-burning fireplace, access to the paver patio, tin backsplash, and recessed lighting. Upper the home is nestled 4 Bedrooms and 2 Full Baths. The Primary Bedroom...Relax in this secluded, wooded post and beam retreat. Bask in the beauty of your lot from the comfort of two large covered decks and a brick paver patio that is ideal for outdoor entertaining. This charming home is full of whimsical details, such as white wainscoting in the Family Room and exposed beam ceilings. Your Kitchen offers a wood-burning fireplace, access to the paver patio, tin backsplash, and recessed lighting. Upper the home is nestled 4 Bedrooms and 2 Full Baths. The Primary Bedroom features exposed beams on the vaulted ceiling, a wood-burning fireplace, balcony access, and an ensuite Full Bath. Close to Annapolis, and easy commutes to D. C. and Baltimore. A water access community to South River/Beards Creek. Love the outdoor feeling - this home is for you.
Listing closed: 11/04/2021 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDAA2006764

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$580,000

Avg days on market

39

Sale-to-list ratio

99.0%

Riva, MD

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Property Information for 537 Fern Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,182 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Anne Arundel County
  • Tax ID Number: 020175190247297
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial, Post & Beam
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Furnished: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Views: River, Trees/Woods
  • Garage: No
  • Expected On Market Date: 09-02-2021
  • Subdivision: SYLVAN SHORES FOREST
  • Subdivision: SYLVAN SHORES FOREST (ANNE ARUNDEL MD)
  • Legal Subdivision: SYLVAN SHORES & FOREST A
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: No
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,235.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • 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: 1975
  • Lot Size: 0.38 AC / 16,459 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: CENTRAL (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 Oriented: Yes
  • Navigable Water: Yes
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water Body Name: BEARDS CREEK/SOUTH RIVER
  • Water Body Type: River
  • Docks Count: 0
  • Mean Low Water Feet: 3.00
  • Distance To Body Of Water: 4.00
  • Distance To Body Of Water Units: Blocks
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • HOA Condo Coop Amenities: Boat Ramp, Club House
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Assessed Value: $367,567
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • County Tax: $3,841
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $182,700
  • Land Assessed Value: $178,000
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 011
  • Refuse Fee: $298
  • Loss Mitigation Fee: No
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: R2
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $18,000
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Laundry, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,235.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,235.00
  • Total SQFT: 2,235.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8010/0801/3284/801008013284_512_384_WM_WGWHNUnMcX6q62AQ.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Beamed Ceilings, Dry Wall
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Room and Floor: 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, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Shed
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Landscaping, Partly Wooded, Trees/Wooded
  • Location Type: River
  • Parcel ID: 15486303
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Carpet, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Country, Primary Bath(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors, Other
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood, Other
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Electric, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Door Features: Double Entry
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow, Double Pane, Low-E, Skylights, Vinyl Clad
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://tour.537fernroad.brgmovesme.com/
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Heat Pump(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Other
  • Heating Fuel: Propane - Owned
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Septic
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Howard County Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.BobandRonna.com

Property History for 537 Fern Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 4, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1478792112

$588,000—
Nov 4, 2021

Closed

BRIGHT #MDAA2006764

$588,000—
Sep 9, 2021

Pending

BRIGHT #MDAA2006764

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/04/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1478792112

$588,000
11/04/2021

Closed

BRIGHT #MDAA2006764

$588,000
09/09/2021

Pending

BRIGHT #MDAA2006764

—

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Public Records for 537 Fern Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$5,698 ($475 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,235 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,235 SqFtStories2Lot Size16,459 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1975Year Renovated1975ZoningR2CountyANNE ARUNDELAPN1-751-90247297

Schools near 537 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: 537 Fern Road, Riva, MD 21140
$588,000
4
2,235
16,459
541 Fern Road, Riva, MD 21140
$479,000
–
3
2,576
85,770
543 Fern Road, Riva, MD 21140
$630,000
4
3,100
10,006
545 Fern Road, Riva, MD 21140
$623,320
4
2,039
10,006
504 Hoot Owl Road, Riva, MD 21140
$282,500
4
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