Sold
Last Sold Price
7,808,130 Lot Size179.25 Acres
689 Ridge Rd, Mount Airy, MD 21771
LandProperty Type
179.25 acresLot Size
1890Year Built

Description

Custom home sites -- working farm -- equine facility -- tons of potential! Discover the potential of this expansive 179.25-acre property nestled in the heart of Mt. Airy, Maryland. With a balance of natural beauty, agricultural functionality, and future potential development opportunity, this property may work for farmers, developers, or those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle. Property Features: Tillable Land: Approximately 80 acres of productive, tillable farmland—perfect for crops, grazing, or...Custom home sites -- working farm -- equine facility -- tons of potential! Discover the potential of this expansive 179.25-acre property nestled in the heart of Mt. Airy, Maryland. With a balance of natural beauty, agricultural functionality, and future potential development opportunity, this property may work for farmers, developers, or those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle. Property Features: Tillable Land: Approximately 80 acres of productive, tillable farmland—perfect for crops, grazing, or equestrian use. Residential Home: A charming farmhouse provides comfortable living with scenic views and privacy. Home is in need of improvements but is currently habitable. Outbuildings & Infrastructure: Three barns and outbuildings offer ample storage, workshop space, or livestock shelter. Water Features: Two ponds enhance the landscape, providing natural irrigation and recreational possibilities. Development Potential: Four (4) Unrestricted 1-acre building lots—ideal for custom homes, guest cottages, or future sale. Three (3) tenant house building rights—expand housing for farm workers, renters, or extended family. This unique offering blends open land, water features, and development rights in a highly desirable location with convenient access to commuter routes and nearby amenities. All information provided and all ideas about future potential uses must be verified by buyer and approved by Howard County Planning & Zoning. Copy of existing easements are available for qualified purchasers to review. All purchasers will be required to show proof of funds prior to scheduling a tour of the property.
Listing closed: 08/08/2025 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDHW2051756

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Property Information for 689 Ridge Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,668 / year
  • MLS Type: Farm / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 1404312619
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: No
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (HOWARD MD)
  • Central Air: No
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,920.00
  • 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 Information
  • Lot Size: 179.25 AC
Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
  • School District County ID: 121139568958
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: HOWARD
Waterfront / Water Access
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
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Assessed Value: $410,500
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $2,640
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $158,100
  • Land Assessed Value: $252,400
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Front Foot Fee: $0
  • Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Land Use Code: A
  • Refuse Fee: $365
  • Agricultural Tax Due: Yes
  • Zoning: RCDEO
  • School Tax: $0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
Rooms
  • Stories: Main
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,920.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Farm Information
  • Crops Included: Yes
  • Tillable Acres: 80.00
  • Habitable Residence: Yes
  • Irrigation Source: Pond, Well
  • Farm Land Preservation Y/N: Yes
  • Farm Operation: General, Pasture, Preserved
  • Farm Features: Farm Equipment, Feed Barn, Shed(s)
  • Farm Land Area Source: Estimated
  • Farm Land Area Units: Acres
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Fishing Available, Hunting Available, Partly Wooded, Pond, Rural
  • Parcel ID: 15379195
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: Yes
  • Horse Amenities: Horses Allowed
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: Septic Exists
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Carroll County Association of REALTORS

Property History for 689 Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 26, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1918122702

$3,500,000—
Aug 8, 2025

Closed

BRIGHT #MDHW2051756

$3,500,000—
Apr 10, 2025

Pending

BRIGHT #MDHW2051756

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/26/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1918122702

$3,500,000
08/08/2025

Closed

BRIGHT #MDHW2051756

$3,500,000
04/10/2025

Pending

BRIGHT #MDHW2051756

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Public Records for 689 Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2026$1,818 ($151 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,920 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,920 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,808,130 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1890Year Renovated1890ZoningRCDEOCountyHOWARDAPN04-312619

Schools near 689 Ridge Road

This home is within Howard County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lisbon Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Glenwood Middle School
Public6 to 8

Glenelg High School
Public9 to 12

Applications And Research Laboratory
Public9 to 12

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