623 Bear Branch Road

Closed 1/21/22

Family Room with wood floors, ceiling fan

Open upper level area for office/possible 3rd BR

View of back yard from deck off Primary BR

View from corner of lot from the left side

Trap door to Cellar located on front porch

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Last Sold Price

$390,000

3 beds2 baths1,906 sqft$205/sqft

623 Bear Branch Rd, Westminster, MD 21157

Single FamilyProperty Type

2.84 acresLot Size

1875Year Built

$205/sq ftPrice per sq ft

1 carParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to this unique, charming, and nostalgic home with the mix of the original and beautiful added addition and updates situated in a park-like setting on a 2.85 acre treed lot. The original home was built in 1875 and the addition was added in 2002. With approximately 1,906 sq ft of finished living space, there are 2 BRs with an office/possible 3rd BR on the upper level. The home has hardwood floors on the main level, knotty pine paneling in the living room and solid wood trim throughout. The...Welcome to this unique, charming, and nostalgic home with the mix of the original and beautiful added addition and updates situated in a park-like setting on a 2.85 acre treed lot. The original home was built in 1875 and the addition was added in 2002. With approximately 1,906 sq ft of finished living space, there are 2 BRs with an office/possible 3rd BR on the upper level. The home has hardwood floors on the main level, knotty pine paneling in the living room and solid wood trim throughout. The spacious primary BR is part of the addition, with vaulted ceiling, full bath with shower, large walk-in closet, and an atrium door to the upper deck. There is an all-season sunroom in the front of the house with an exit door to front yard. The spacious kitchen has plenty of cabinets, propane gas stove/oven, double SS sink, slider to covered front porch (18 x 6). The Dining Room is off the kitchen. Entering the family room where the original curved wood staircase is to the upper level. The first-floor laundry is off the living room that has a double utility tub and washer and dryer. There is dual zone heating and cooling with FHA propane heat and heat pump. There are 4 outbuildings; 21 x 23 ft garage for one car and large with workshop and attic storage; garden shed, tractor shed and a 15 x 11 “He/She” shed that can be used as a game room, craft room or office. The creek bed/stream in the front yard has 2 wooden bridges to cross over from the 4-car parking pad. The home and property have been lovingly cared for by the owners. All appliances and a 1 yr basic Cinch Home Warranty is included.

Listed by: Phyllis M Adam 410.596.4264 phyllis@phyllisadam.com • RE/MAX Advantage Realty
Listed by: John N Adam Jr. 410.596.4059 patriot.johnadam@gmail.com • RE/MAX Advantage Realty

Listing closed: 01/21/2022 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDCR2003190

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

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Square Feet: 0.94
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Property Information for 623 Bear Branch Road

Property Details

Taxes: $3,086 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Carroll County
Tax ID Number: 0709431402
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Colonial
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Views: Trees/Woods, Street
Garage: Yes
Expected On Market Date: 10-25-2021
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (CARROLL MD)
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,906.00
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: Very Good

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1875
Lot Size: 2.84 AC / 123,710 SF

Location

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

School District County ID: 121139051837
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
County: CARROLL

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

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2021
Tax Assessed Value: $267,800

Year Assessed: 2021
County Tax: $3,026
Improvement Assessed Value: $115,400
Land Assessed Value: $152,400
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 010
Agricultural Tax Due: No
Historic: No
Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
TaxDataUpdatedYN: No

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full 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

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bathroom 1
Stories: Main, Upper 1

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Living Room
Room Length: 15.0

Room Width: 10.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Crown Molding, Flooring - HardWood

Room 2

Room Type: Family Room
Room Length: 15.0

Room Width: 10.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding

Room 3

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 12.0

Room Width: 13.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Laminate, Double Sink

Room 4

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Length: 13.0

Room Width: 13.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 5

Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room Length: 13.0

Room Width: 7.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Soaking Tub

Room 6

Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Length: 29.0

Room Width: 13.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Crown Molding, Flooring - Carpet

Room 7

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Length: 15.0

Room Width: 10.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s)

Room 8

Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Length: 15.0

Room Width: 11.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s)

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,906.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,868.00
Total SQFT: 1,906.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Block, Stone, Vinyl Siding
Roof: Architectural Shingle, Metal
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8011/2791/5980/801127915980_512_384_WM_Lw3abgqlu90W7gr3.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: Vaulted Ceilings
Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet, Vinyl
Basement Type: Dirt Floor, Front Entrance, Outside Entrance, Poured Concrete
Foundation Details: Block, Stone, Crawl Space
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-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: 2
Other Structure: Garage(s), Greenhouse, Office/Studio, Shed, Spring House, Storage Barn/Shed, Other

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Estimated
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Partly Wooded, Road Frontage, SideYard(s), Sloping, Stream/Creek

Parcel ID: 11492802

Parking

Type Of Parking: Parking Lot, Detached Garage
Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1

Total Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Side Entry, Other

Interior Features

Interior Features: Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Curved Staircase, Kitchen - Country, Primary Bath(s), Soaking Tub, Stall Shower, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors
Appliances: Built-In Range, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Washer

Accessibility Features: Level Entry - Main

Exterior Features

Pool: No Pool
Horse: No

Utilities

Utilities: Cable TV Available, Propane
Heating: Yes

Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump(s), Zoned
Cooling Fuel: Bottled Gas, Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Electric, Propane - Owned
Hot Water: Electric
Water Source: Well
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Internet Services: Satellite, Cable

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Carroll County Association of REALTORS
List Agent URL: www.homesdatabase.com/phyllisc

Property History for 623 Bear Branch Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jan 21, 2022	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1483631661	$390,000	—
Jan 21, 2022	Closed BRIGHT #MDCR2003190	$390,000	—
Dec 10, 2021	Pending BRIGHT #MDCR2003190		—
Nov 1, 2021	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDCR2003190		—
Nov 1, 2021	Pending BRIGHT #MDCR2003190		—
Nov 1, 2021	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDCR2003190		—
Oct 24, 2021	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDCR2003190	$399,900	—
Dec 6, 1997	Closed BRIGHT #MDCR150698	$126,000	—
Oct 15, 1997	Pending BRIGHT #MDCR150698		—
Jul 18, 1997	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDCR150698	$129,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
01/21/2022	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1483631661	$390,000
01/21/2022	Closed BRIGHT #MDCR2003190	$390,000
12/10/2021	Pending BRIGHT #MDCR2003190	—
11/01/2021	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDCR2003190	—
11/01/2021	Pending BRIGHT #MDCR2003190	—
11/01/2021	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDCR2003190	—
10/24/2021	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDCR2003190	$399,900
12/06/1997	Closed BRIGHT #MDCR150698	$126,000
10/15/1997	Pending BRIGHT #MDCR150698	—
07/18/1997	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDCR150698	$129,900

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Public Records for 623 Bear Branch Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$4,643 ($387 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,868 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,868 SqFtStories2Lot Size119,354 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1875Year Renovated1875ZoningAGRICCountyCARROLLAPN09-431402

Schools near 623 Bear Branch Road

This home is within Carroll County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
6/10	Winfield Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	2.0 mi
7/10	Sykesville Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	7.0 mi
9/10	Century High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	3.2 mi
NR	Crossroads Middle School	Public - Choice school	6 to 8	5.0 mi
3/10	Gateway School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	5.0 mi
NR	Flexible Student Support	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	5.0 mi


Rating	School	Distance
6/10	Winfield Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	2.0 mi
7/10	Sykesville Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	7.0 mi
9/10	Century High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	3.2 mi
NR	Crossroads Middle School Public6 to 8 Choice school	5.0 mi
3/10	Gateway School Public9 to 12 Choice school	5.0 mi
NR	Flexible Student Support Public9 to 12 Nearby school	5.0 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: 623 Bear Branch Road, Westminster, MD 21157	$390,000	3	2	1,906	123,710
628 Bear Branch Road, Westminster, MD 21157	–	–	3	1,392	70,567
618 Bear Branch Road, Westminster, MD 21157	–	–	2.5	1,716	162,914
701 Bear Branch Road, Westminster, MD 21157	–	–	2	2,275	247,726
610 Bear Branch Road, Westminster, MD 21157	–	–	1.5	1,393	91,040
526 Oak Tree Road, Westminster, MD 21157	–	–	–	820	–
526 Bear Branch Road, Westminster, MD 21157	–	–	2	1,344	73,616
524 Bear Branch Road, Westminster, MD 21157	–	–	1.5	1,248	43,996
815 Chanter Drive, Westminster, MD 21157	–	–	2	2,495	344,124
522 Oak Tree Road, Westminster, MD 21157	–	–	2	1,408	82,764
544 Oak Tree Road, Westminster, MD 21157	–	–	2	1,188	42,166
916 Oak Tree Road, Westminster, MD 21157	$789,900	–	–	–	3,084,919
811 Chanter Drive, Westminster, MD 21157	$220,000	3	2	–	219,542
825 Chanter Drive, Westminster, MD 21157	$464,000	4	3	3,859	222,156
624 Oak Tree Road, Westminster, MD 21157	$680,000	4	4	2,328	143,312
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