7696 Swallow Road
Closed 7/11/25
Closed 7/11/25
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.26 acresLot Size
2001Year Built
$203/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$954 semi-annuallyHOA Fees
4 carsParking Spaces
Description
Fantastic new price! Highly sought Patapsco Valley Overlook! On one of the best level lots in the neighborhood, steps from the community pool and backing to the paved Linear Trailhead, this gorgeous 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath beauty is one of the neighborhood's largest homes boasting almost 4000 sq ft of finished living space. The main level has hardwood flooring, separate office/study, and connected living and dining rooms. The updated gourmet kitchen with cooktop, built-in microwave and double wall ovens...Fantastic new price! Highly sought Patapsco Valley Overlook! On one of the best level lots in the neighborhood, steps from the community pool and backing to the paved Linear Trailhead, this gorgeous 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath beauty is one of the neighborhood's largest homes boasting almost 4000 sq ft of finished living space. The main level has hardwood flooring, separate office/study, and connected living and dining rooms. The updated gourmet kitchen with cooktop, built-in microwave and double wall ovens open to an inviting spacious family room with gas fireplace and custom wall finish. Upstairs, you'll find an extra large owner's suite with two large walk-in closets, luxury owner's bath with soaking tub, walk-in shower, and a dual sink vanity. Three other spacious bedrooms are served by an updated full bath with two sinks. Laundry is located upstairs. 9 ft ceilings above grade. Headed downstairs, you will find an incredible, recently finished sprawling lower level with dry bar, electric fireplace, gorgeous full bathroom, canning closet & possible future 5th bedroom. A side-loaded, oversized two car garage has built-in shelving. Newer roof - 3 years old. Natural gas heat & hot water. HOA includes community pool & trash. Located just a quarter of a mile from the southern county line, it is just minutes to historic downtown Sykesville with restaurants, shops, and a season farmers market. Numerous regional parks area nearby. Piney Run Park & Lake is also minutes away encompassing 550 acres of fields, forest and open spaces. It features over 15 miles of hiking trails, a 300-acre lake, nature center, play & picnic areas. Freedom Regional Park, close to downtown, has numerous recreational youth fields, play areas and an almost 2 mile walking loop. And Cooper Millard park located next to Sykesville Middle School has a fantastic children's water play area and is host to summer movie nights. Easy access to Howard County and I70. Century school district.
- Listed by: Karen M Nelson 443.812.5285 karennelson@northroprealty.com • Northrop Realty
Listing closed: 07/11/2025 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDCR2026024
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$789,000
Avg days on market
6
Sale-to-list ratio
100.2%
Sykesville, MD
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Location
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$4,663 per month
30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest
Principal and Interest
$4,015
Property Taxes
$489
HOA Dues
$159
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1Property Information for 7696 Swallow Road
Property Details
- Taxes: $5,866 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
- County: Carroll County
- Tax ID Number: 0705105463
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Condo Coop Association: No
- HOA: Yes
- Structure Type: Detached
- Style: Colonial
- Levels/Stories: 3
- Waterfront: No
- Views: Garden/Lawn, Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods
- Garage: Yes
- Expected On Market Date: 04-25-2025
- Subdivision: PATAPSCO VALLEY OVERLOOK
- Subdivision: PATAPSCO VALLEY OVERLOOK (CARROLL MD)
- Legal Subdivision: FREEDOM ELECTION DISTRICT
- Total Parking Spaces: 4
- Central Air: Yes
- Basement: Yes
- Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,666.00
- Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Below Grade Finished SQFT: 1,228.00
- Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
- Total Below Grade SQFT: 1,228.00
- Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
- New Construction: No
- Property Condition: Excellent
Building Information
- Stories: 3
- Year Built: 2001
- Lot Size: 0.26 AC / 11,220 SF
Location
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
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
- HOA Name: PATAPSCO VALLEY OVERLOOK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
- HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: Trash, Pool(s), Common Area Maintenance
- HOA Condo Coop Amenities: Pool - Outdoor, Jog/Walk Path, Common Grounds
- Senior Community: No
- Type of Condo: Home Owner Association
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tax Assessed Value: $513,800
- Year Assessed: 2024
- County Tax: $5,806
- Improvement Assessed Value: $333,800
- Land Assessed Value: $180,000
- Special Assessment Pymnt: Annually
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Municipal Trash: No
- Land Use Code: R
- Section: 2
- Historic: No
- Zoning: R-200
- Tax Lot: 69
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
- # 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
- # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
All Lower Levels
- # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0
Lower Level 1
- # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Mud Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Bonus Room
- Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Length: 17.0
- Room Width: 15.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Attached Bathroom, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 2
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet
Room 3
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 4
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet
Room 5
- Room Type: Foyer
- Room Length: 9.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 6
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Crown Molding, Flooring - HardWood
Room 7
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Width: 15.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Chair Rail, Crown Molding, Dining Area, Flooring - HardWood
Room 8
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Width: 15.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Countertop(s) - Granite, Dining Area, Flooring - HardWood, Island, Kitchen - Eat-in, Lighting - Recessed, Pantry
Room 9
- Room Type: Storage Room
- Room Length: 4.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
- Room Type: Utility Room
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Width: 8.0
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
- Room Type: Game Room
- Room Length: 40.0
- Room Width: 15.0
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Flooring - Carpet, Flooring - Other, Lighting - Recessed, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 12
- Room Type: Bonus Room
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Width: 13.0
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 13
- Room Type: Breakfast Room
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Width: 13.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Breakfast Room, Flooring - HardWood
Room 14
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Length: 20.0
- Room Width: 15.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Other
Room 15
- Room Type: Mud Room
- Room Length: 4.0
- Room Width: 7.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
- Total Finished SQFT: 3,894.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,666.00
- Total SQFT: 3,894.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle
- Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, High, 2 Story Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Other, Hardwood
- Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Sump Pump, Walkout Level, Windows, Fully Finished, Improved, Heated, Interior Access
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- 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-Lower Level 1-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 3
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Other Structure: Shed
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Corner, Backs - Open Common Area, Backs - Parkland, Backs to Trees, Landscaping, Premium, Rear Yard, Level
- Road Responsibility: City/County
- Location Type: Suburban
- Parcel ID: 11474903
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Off Street, Attached Garage
- Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Garage Spaces: 2
- Off Street - # of Spaces: 2
- Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Side Entry, Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bar, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Store/Office, Upgraded Countertops, Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 2
- Fireplace Features: Electric, Other
- Appliances: Cooktop, Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Icemaker, Water Heater, Oven - Wall
- Accessibility Features: Other
- Security Features: Main Entrance Lock, Smoke Detector
- Door Features: Six Panel, French, Sliding Glass
- Window Features: Screens, Vinyl Clad
- Laundry Type: Upper Floor
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://media.homesight2020.com/7696-Swallow-Road/idx
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Secure Storage, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
- Pool: Yes - Community
- Community Pool Features: Fenced, In Ground
- Horse: No
Utilities
Utilities
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas, 60+ Gallon Tank
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
- List Agent AOR: Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS
Property History for 7696 Swallow Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2025 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1905975414 | $790,000 | +4.0% / yr |
| Jul 11, 2025 | Closed BRIGHT #MDCR2026024 | $790,000 | — |
| Jun 18, 2025 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDCR2026024 | — | |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Temp Off Market BRIGHT #MDCR2026024 | — | |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Pending BRIGHT #MDCR2026024 | — | |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDCR2026024 | — | |
| May 29, 2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #MDCR2026024 | $800,000 | — |
| May 14, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDCR2026024 | — | |
| May 8, 2025 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDCR2026024 | — | |
| May 8, 2025 | Temp Off Market BRIGHT #MDCR2026024 | — | |
| May 8, 2025 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDCR2026024 | — | |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDCR2026024 | $825,000 | — |
| Oct 13, 2017 | Closed BRIGHT #1000154933 | $484,900 | — |
| Sep 5, 2017 | Pending BRIGHT #1000154933 | — | |
| Aug 31, 2017 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000154933 | $479,900 | — |
| Mar 13, 2013 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #610545488 | $484,900 | +3.8% / yr |
| May 24, 2001 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #74232778 | $311,220 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 07/11/2025 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1905975414 | $790,000 +4.0% / yr |
| 07/11/2025 | Closed BRIGHT #MDCR2026024 | $790,000 |
| 06/18/2025 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDCR2026024 | — |
| 06/17/2025 | Temp Off Market BRIGHT #MDCR2026024 | — |
| 06/17/2025 | Pending BRIGHT #MDCR2026024 | — |
| 06/17/2025 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDCR2026024 | — |
| 05/29/2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #MDCR2026024 | $800,000 |
| 05/14/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDCR2026024 | — |
| 05/08/2025 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDCR2026024 | — |
| 05/08/2025 | Temp Off Market BRIGHT #MDCR2026024 | — |
| 05/08/2025 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDCR2026024 | — |
| 04/24/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDCR2026024 | $825,000 |
| 10/13/2017 | Closed BRIGHT #1000154933 | $484,900 |
| 09/05/2017 | Pending BRIGHT #1000154933 | — |
| 08/31/2017 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000154933 | $479,900 |
| 03/13/2013 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #610545488 | $484,900 +3.8% / yr |
| 05/24/2001 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #74232778 | $311,220 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 7696 Swallow Road
Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$6,219 ($518 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,666 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,666 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,220 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2001Year Renovated2001ZoningR-200CountyCARROLLAPN05-105463
Schools near 7696 Swallow Road
This home is within Carroll County Public Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Linton Springs Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Sykesville Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Century High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Crossroads Middle School Public6 to 8 |
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: 7696 Swallow Road, Sykesville, MD 21784 | $790,000 | 4 | 4 | 3,894 | 11,220 |
– | – | 2.5 | 2,422 | 11,885 | |
$476,000 | 4 | 4 | – | 9,360 | |
$500,000 | 4 | 3 | 3,531 | 11,235 | |
$520,000 | 5 | 4 | 3,848 | 9,360 | |
– | – | 3.5 | 2,318 | 12,050 | |
$250,500 | – | 2.5 | 2,299 | 9,360 | |
$257,990 | – | 2.5 | 2,666 | 9,604 | |
$435,000 | 4 | 4 | 3,474 | 9,360 | |
$710,000 | 4 | 4 | 3,630 | 9,375 | |
$244,490 | – | 2.5 | 2,248 | 9,360 | |
$499,000 | 4 | 3 | 3,466 | 9,604 | |
$251,430 | – | 2.5 | 2,120 | 9,360 | |
– | – | 2.5 | 2,570 | 9,375 | |
– | – | 2.5 | 3,027 | 9,604 | |
$505,000 | 5 | 4 | – | 9,360 |
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