8579 Riggin Road

Closed 3/11/16

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Last Sold Price

$547,000

4 beds4 baths4,029 sqft$136/sqft

8579 Riggin Rd, Mardela Springs, MD 21837

Single FamilyProperty Type

25.5 acresLot Size

1820Year Built

$136/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

''White Chimneys'' Historic Country Estate c.1820 & c.1970s. Privately sited on 25.50 acres SE of Mardela Springs. Home has undergone total restoration adding the amenities for today's comfortable lifestyle while preserving the integrity of the Federal Farmhouse. An Architect Designed Contemporary addition added in the 1970s, expands and compliments the Federal Style Home. The result is a gracious interior with light filled rooms and hallways, large working fireplaces, heart pine flooring, walls...''White Chimneys'' Historic Country Estate c.1820 & c.1970s. Privately sited on 25.50 acres SE of Mardela Springs. Home has undergone total restoration adding the amenities for today's comfortable lifestyle while preserving the integrity of the Federal Farmhouse. An Architect Designed Contemporary addition added in the 1970s, expands and compliments the Federal Style Home. The result is a gracious interior with light filled rooms and hallways, large working fireplaces, heart pine flooring, walls of bookcases plus an elevator to the second floor. Home is perfectly framed by English Boxwood, Magnolia, native plantings and lush grass. All roof surfaces are of the same pitch. A screened porch overlooks the gardens. A quaint Guest Cottage, an 1800s Dairy,and a Barn all compliment the residence.

Listed by: Alice Fisher 410.430.1739 aliceontheshore@gmail.com • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Listing closed: 03/11/2016 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1000561542

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

98.0%

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Principal and Interest

$2,827

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 8579 Riggin Road

Property Details

MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Wicomico County
Tax ID Number: 001701
Ownership: Fee Simple
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Victorian
Levels/Stories: 2
Furnished: No
Waterfront: No
Views: Pond
Garage: No
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (WICOMICO MD)
Municipality: MARDELA SPRINGS
Central Air: Yes
Basement: No
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 4,029.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
New Construction: No
Construction Completed: No

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1820
Lot Size: 25.50 AC / 1,110,780 SF

Location

School District Name: WICOMICO COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District County ID: 121138751831

Elementary School: NORTHWESTERN (WICOMICO MD)
ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
Middle Or Junior School: MARDELA MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (WICOMICO MD)
MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
High School: MARDELA MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL (WICOMICO MD)
HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
County: WICOMICO
MLS Area: Wicomico Southwest (23-03)

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: Yes
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Dock Type and Features: None

Association / Community Info

HOA Condo Coop Amenities: Riding/Stables

Taxes and Assessment

County Tax: $1,716
City Town Tax: $0

Historic: No
Zoning Dscrp: AR

Lease Information

Concessions: Yes
Concessions Amount: $5,200

Concession Remarks: 5,200.00

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room

Financial Information

Expenses

Trash Expense: $0
Water Sewer Expense: $0

Building Info

Building Features: Fencing
Total Finished SQFT: 4,029.00

Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
Total SQFT: 4,029.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Floors In Unit Count: 2
Main Entrance Orientation: West
Construction Materials: Frame, Cedar, Stick Built
Roof: Wood
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3043/1985/5770/304319855770_512_384_WM_r023a4mR6Mn6GsRd.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings
Foundation Details: Block, Crawl Space
# Bathrooms Full: 3
# Bathrooms Half: 1
Storage: Attic
Other Structure: Above Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Estimated
Lot Features: Cleared, Trees/Wooded

Road Responsibility: Public
Parcel ID: 5325097

Parking

Type Of Parking: Off Street
Parking Features: Off Street

Interior Features

Interior Features: Cedar Closet(s), Chair Railings, Elevator, Skylight(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wine Storage
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood
Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven - Wall, Washer/Dryer Stacked
Security Features: Security System
Door Features: Storm
Window Features: Skylights, Insulated, Screens

Exterior Features

Outdoor Living Structures: Balcony, Enclosed, Porch(es), Screened
Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Heating Type: Forced Air, Zoned
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Electric
Water Source: Well
Sewer Septic: Septic Exists

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent URL: aliceontheshore.com

Property History for 8579 Riggin Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Mar 11, 2016	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #567855368	$547,000	—
Mar 11, 2016	Closed BRIGHT #1000561542	$547,000	—
Jan 21, 2016	Pending BRIGHT #1000561542		—
Dec 16, 2015	Expired BRIGHT #1001802996		—
Dec 8, 2015	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1001193912		—
Dec 8, 2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000561542	$575,000	—
Feb 18, 2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001802996	$683,000	—
Feb 1, 2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001193912	$683,000	—
Nov 16, 2014	Expired BRIGHT #1001803002		—
Nov 15, 2014	Expired BRIGHT #1000710524		—
Jun 25, 2014	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001803002	$897,000	—
Jun 15, 2014	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000710524	$897,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
03/11/2016	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #567855368	$547,000
03/11/2016	Closed BRIGHT #1000561542	$547,000
01/21/2016	Pending BRIGHT #1000561542	—
12/16/2015	Expired BRIGHT #1001802996	—
12/08/2015	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1001193912	—
12/08/2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000561542	$575,000
02/18/2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001802996	$683,000
02/01/2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001193912	$683,000
11/16/2014	Expired BRIGHT #1001803002	—
11/15/2014	Expired BRIGHT #1000710524	—
06/25/2014	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001803002	$897,000
06/15/2014	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000710524	$897,000

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

Public Records for 8579 Riggin Road

Taxable ValueLand$37,500Additions$308,700Total$346,200

Tax Record2025$2,872 ($239 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,903 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,903 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,110,780 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1820Year Renovated1820ZoningARCountyWICOMICOAPN01-001701

Schools near 8579 Riggin Road

This home is within Wicomico County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
7/10	Northwestern Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	2.8 mi
8/10	Mardela Middle & High School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 12	2.5 mi
1/10	Wicomico County Evening High	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	9.7 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	Northwestern Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	2.8 mi
8/10	Mardela Middle & High School Public6 to 12 Serves this home	2.5 mi
1/10	Wicomico County Evening High Public9 to 12 Choice school	9.7 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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8542 Riggin Road, Mardela Springs, MD 21837	$375,000	5	3	–	–
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8680 Mill Branch Road, Mardela Springs, MD 21837	$297,000	3	2	2,300	464,349
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