685 Gaither Road

Closed 6/29/21Virtual Tour

This a great place to keep cars out of the snow

Natural light streams in the formal living room

Family rm off the kitchen w fireplace & built ins

Granite & stainless steel in the kitchen

Built in micro wave & new French door refrigerator

Sliding doors lead to Trex deck and gazebo

Primary Bedroom with bath and walk in closet

Primary bath has new fixtures and shower door

Sold

Last Sold Price

$450,000

3 beds3 baths1,672 sqft$269/sqft

685 Gaither Rd, Sykesville, MD 21784

Single FamilyProperty Type

1.03 acresLot Size

1978Year Built

$269/sq ftPrice per sq ft

8 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to a Howard County Country home. Land across the road is in Forever Farmland. It will always be your view. This is the one! Hardwood floors an the main level with a tile in foyer and kitchen and family room. The family room has a cozy wood burning fire place with built in shelving. From the kitchen the sliding doors will lead to your Trex deck and screened in gazebo. Its so peaceful and quiet here. The perfect spot for relaxing and summer BBQ's with friends and family. Upstairs all the bedroom...Welcome to a Howard County Country home. Land across the road is in Forever Farmland. It will always be your view. This is the one! Hardwood floors an the main level with a tile in foyer and kitchen and family room. The family room has a cozy wood burning fire place with built in shelving. From the kitchen the sliding doors will lead to your Trex deck and screened in gazebo. Its so peaceful and quiet here. The perfect spot for relaxing and summer BBQ's with friends and family. Upstairs all the bedroom have hardwood floors. You know the walk in closet you have been dreaming of? It it here. Always wanted a primary bath in your bedroom? Now you have it. The primary bath has new shower doors and new fixtures. This home has been well maintained by the owner. The roof is 12 years old. The smoke detectors are new. Fresh paint and neutral colors make it move in ready. Cinch warranty too!

Listed by: Maria C Kolick 301.529.5025 mariakolick@gmail.com • RE/MAX Realty Centre, Inc.

Listing closed: 06/29/2021 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDHW294370

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$460,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

103.2%

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1/31

$440,000

Sold 06/06/25

3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,680
Square Feet: 0.36
Acres

627 Kalorama Road, Sykesville, MD 21784

a kitchen with a sink cabinets and window

1/20

$520,000

Sold 01/17/25

3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,662
Square Feet: 0.75
Acres

7411 Springfield Avenue, Sykesville, MD 21784

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Sold 04/21/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,721
Square Feet: 0.42
Acres

6 Railroad Avenue, Sykesville, MD 21784

a view of a house with a backyard and a deck

1/25

$400,000

Sold 09/22/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,920
Square Feet: 0.42
Acres

7528 Dogwood Road, Sykesville, MD 21784

1/33

$563,500

Sold 09/26/24

3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,921
Square Feet: 0.75
Acres

292 Maes Court, Sykesville, MD 21784

1/47

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3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,856
Square Feet: 0.33
Acres

7600 College Road, Sykesville, MD 21784

1/46

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Sold 04/17/26

3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,854
Square Feet: 0.31
Acres

6999 Cedar Avenue, Sykesville, MD 21784

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$460,000

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Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1,896
Square Feet: 0.17
Acres

7497 Linden Avenue, Sykesville, MD 21784

a front view of a house with a yard and garage

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$545,000

Sold 09/08/25

3
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,973
Square Feet: 0.32
Acres

719 Obrecht Road, Sykesville, MD 21784

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Property Information for 685 Gaither Road

Property Details

Taxes: $5,761 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Howard County
Tax ID Number: 1403298973
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Colonial
Levels/Stories: 3
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Expected On Market Date: 05-13-2021
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (HOWARD MD)
Total Parking Spaces: 8
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,672.00
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
Building Winterized Y/N: No
Property Condition: Excellent

Building Information

Stories: 3
Year Built: 1978
Lot Size: 1.03 AC / 44,867 SF

Location

In City Limits: No
School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

School District County ID: 121139568958
SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
Elementary School: BUSHY PARK (HOWARD MD)
ElementarySchoolSource: 3rd Party
Middle Or Junior School: GLENWOOD (HOWARD MD)
MiddleSchoolSource: 3rd Party
High School: GLENELG (HOWARD MD)
HighSchoolSource: 3rd Party
County: HOWARD

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: $391,500

Year Assessed: 2021
County Tax: $4,383
Improvement Assessed Value: $186,200
Land Assessed Value: $205,300
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 010
Refuse Fee: $310
Zoning: RCDEO
Tax Lot: 1
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
TaxDataUpdatedYN: No

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: 2

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2

Rooms

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

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick, Built-Ins, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Ceiling Fan(s)

Room 2

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick, Countertop(s) - Granite, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Eat-in, Kitchen - Electric Cooking

Room 3

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Chair Rail, Crown Molding

Room 4

Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick

Room 5

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 6

Room Type: Basement
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Concrete, Basement - Unfinished

Room 7

Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 8

Room Type: Foyer
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick

Room 9

Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Walk-In Closet(s)

Room 10

Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 11

Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick, Bathroom - Tub Shower

Room 12

Room Type: Laundry
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes

Building Info

Builder Name: Charming, says it all!
Total Finished SQFT: 1,672.00

Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,672.00
Total SQFT: 1,672.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
Roof: Asphalt
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3045/9990/1352/304599901352_512_384_WM_nvEsmOnOgDp2zn-D.jpg
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Concrete
Basement Type: Full, Rear Entrance, Unfinished
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-Upper Level 1-2
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 1
Other Structure: Gazebo

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Not In Development, Rear Yard, Rural, Trees/Wooded

Parcel ID: 15377040
Ground Rent Exists: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Detached Carport, Driveway
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1

Driveway - # of Spaces: 5
Total Garage Spaces: 1
Detached Carport - # of Spaces: 2.0
Carport Spaces Count: 2
Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access

Interior Features

Interior Features: Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Table Space, Family Room Off Kitchen, Primary Bath(s), Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors, Pantry
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Mantel(s), Wood
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Dryer - Electric, Energy Efficient Appliances, Icemaker, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
Accessibility Features: Other
Door Features: Sliding Glass, Insulated
Window Features: Double Pane
Laundry Type: Lower Floor
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://homejab.com/property/view/685-gaither-rd-sykesville-md-21784-usa

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Other
Outdoor Living Structures: Screened, Deck(s)

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Utilities: Cable TV
Heating: Yes

Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Water Source: Well
Sewer Septic: Septic Exists
Internet Services: Cable, Other

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS
List Agent URL: mariakolickmarylandrealtor.com

Property History for 685 Gaither Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jun 29, 2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1466871004	$450,000	—
Jun 29, 2021	Closed BRIGHT #MDHW294370	$450,000	—
Jun 23, 2021	Pending BRIGHT #MDHW294370		—
May 31, 2021	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDHW294370		—
May 31, 2021	Pending BRIGHT #MDHW294370		—
May 31, 2021	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDHW294370		—
May 24, 2021	Price Change BRIGHT #MDHW294370	$439,000	—
May 17, 2021	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW294370		—
May 17, 2021	Price Change BRIGHT #MDHW294370	$475,000	—
May 17, 2021	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDHW294370		—
May 13, 2021	Price Change BRIGHT #MDHW294370	$500,000	—
May 13, 2021	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW294370	$475,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
06/29/2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1466871004	$450,000
06/29/2021	Closed BRIGHT #MDHW294370	$450,000
06/23/2021	Pending BRIGHT #MDHW294370	—
05/31/2021	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDHW294370	—
05/31/2021	Pending BRIGHT #MDHW294370	—
05/31/2021	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDHW294370	—
05/24/2021	Price Change BRIGHT #MDHW294370	$439,000
05/17/2021	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW294370	—
05/17/2021	Price Change BRIGHT #MDHW294370	$475,000
05/17/2021	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDHW294370	—
05/13/2021	Price Change BRIGHT #MDHW294370	$500,000
05/13/2021	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW294370	$475,000

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

Public Records for 685 Gaither Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$7,155 ($596 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,672 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,672 SqFtStories2Lot Size44,867 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1978Year Renovated1978ZoningRCDEOCountyHOWARDAPN03-298973

Schools near 685 Gaither Road

This home is within Howard County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Bushy Park Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	4.0 mi
10/10	Glenwood Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	4.3 mi
10/10	Glenelg High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	5.4 mi
2/10	Homewood School	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	9.5 mi
NR	Applications And Research Laboratory	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	9.6 mi
NR	Cedar Lane Special Center	Public - Choice school	PK to 12	14.2 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Bushy Park Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	4.0 mi
10/10	Glenwood Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	4.3 mi
10/10	Glenelg High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	5.4 mi
2/10	Homewood School Public6 to 12 Choice school	9.5 mi
NR	Applications And Research Laboratory Public9 to 12 Choice school	9.6 mi
NR	Cedar Lane Special Center PublicPK to 12 Choice school	14.2 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: 685 Gaither Road, Sykesville, MD 21784	$450,000	3	3	1,672	44,867
675 Gaither Road, Sykesville, MD 21784	–	–	2.5	1,344	67,082
695 Gaither Road, Sykesville, MD 21784	$575,000	3	2	2,132	130,680
669 Gaither Road, Sykesville, MD 21784	$500,000	3	4	3,363	94,961
701 Gaither Road, Sykesville, MD 21784	$207,500	–	2	1,764	136,778
609 Gaither Road, Sykesville, MD 21784	$555,000	4	3	2,314	72,745
715 Gaither Road, Sykesville, MD 21784	–	–	1	1,028	149,411
621 Gaither Road, Sykesville, MD 21784	–	–	4	2,736	223,898
640 Gaither Road, Sykesville, MD 21784	$628,000	4	3	–	145,055
605 Gaither Road, Sykesville, MD 21784	$565,000	5	4	–	63,598
579 Gaither Road, Sykesville, MD 21784	$518,000	4	3	2,824	124,146
755 Gaither Road, Sykesville, MD 21784	–	–	1	1,664	580,219
777 Gaither Road, Sykesville, MD 21784	$87,850	–	3	2,964	130,680
580 Gaither Road, Sykesville, MD 21784	$870,000	4	3	2,628	132,422
601 Gaither Road, Sykesville, MD 21784	–	–	2.5	1,743	549,727
575 Gaither Road, Sykesville, MD 21784	–	–	3.5	3,194	115,434

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