689 Ridge Road

Closed 8/8/25

Sold

Last Sold Price

$3,500,000

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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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 689 Ridge Road

Property Details

Taxes: $3,668 / year
MLS Type: Farm / Fee Simple
County: Howard County
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

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

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: 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

Total Finished SQFT: 1,920.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,920.00
Total SQFT: 1,920.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Combination
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8037/5952/8130/803759528130_512_384_WM__MDIhoBHlZTRl5gG.jpg
Basement Type: Other
Foundation Details: Other
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Main Level-3, Bedrooms-Main Level-4, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-2
# Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Structure: Barn, Barn/Stable, Corn Barn, Machine Shed

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

Type Of Parking: Driveway

Interior Features

Fireplace: No
Accessibility Features: None

Exterior Features

Pool: No Pool
Horse: Yes

Horse Amenities: Horses Allowed

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

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
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		—
Apr 10, 2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW2051756	$3,500,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
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	—
04/10/2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDHW2051756	$3,500,000

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

Public Records for 689 Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$4,251 ($354 / 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
9/10	Lisbon Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	5.2 mi
10/10	Glenwood Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	8.3 mi
10/10	Glenelg High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	10.1 mi
NR	Applications And Research Laboratory	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	16.6 mi
2/10	Homewood School	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	16.6 mi
NR	Cedar Lane Special Center	Public - Choice school	PK to 12	18.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Lisbon Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	5.2 mi
10/10	Glenwood Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	8.3 mi
10/10	Glenelg High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	10.1 mi
NR	Applications And Research Laboratory Public9 to 12 Choice school	16.6 mi
2/10	Homewood School Public6 to 12 Choice school	16.6 mi
NR	Cedar Lane Special Center PublicPK to 12 Choice school	18.9 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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