8631 Covell Road

Closed 4/18/24

Last Sold Price

$850,000

1,701,889 Lot Size39.07 Acres

8631 Covell Rd, Dickerson, MD 20842

Description

Now is your chance! Rarely available Land in Dickerson... Just Under 40 acres of beautiful Land to build your dream home / compound... situate your house(s) on-top of the property and enjoy the mountain views, overlook the stream, trees and have tons of privacy ... if you are looking for a secluded setting that is close to everything then look no further! Zoned RC (Rural Cluster Zone) and the county has stated there is potential to further sub-divide and the owners had a perc test done with 3 test...Now is your chance! Rarely available Land in Dickerson... Just Under 40 acres of beautiful Land to build your dream home / compound... situate your house(s) on-top of the property and enjoy the mountain views, overlook the stream, trees and have tons of privacy ... if you are looking for a secluded setting that is close to everything then look no further! Zoned RC (Rural Cluster Zone) and the county has stated there is potential to further sub-divide and the owners had a perc test done with 3 test pits and a proposed well site in the early 2000's... proposed Perc / proposed well locations shown in photos towards the end but likely will need to be redone ... Currently in agricultural use with a lease by a local farmer which keeps the taxes low for the owner / Buyer(s) ... Confirm any and all questions / information with the county! Now is your chance, don't miss out on it!

LISTING CLOSED: 04/18/2024 12:00 AM

Listed by Jim W Bim • Winning Edge
P: (443) 463-6009 jim@jimbim.com
Listed by Grant Bim • Winning Edge
P: (410) 300-6175 grant@jimbim.com

Property Details for 8631 Covell Road

Status

Closed

MLS #

MDFR2044438

Days on Market

Taxes

$203 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Land

MLS Type

Land / Fee Simple

Year Built

Lot Size

39.07 AC

County

Frederick County, MD

Tax ID Number

1107189907

Ownership

Fee Simple

HOA

Waterfront

Views

Creek/Stream, Garden/Lawn, Panoramic, Pasture, River, Trees/Woods, Valley, Water, Other

Garage

Expected On Market Date

02-15-2024

Central Air

Construction Completed

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$500,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

97.2%

$750,000

Sold 06/29/26

Unavailable
Bedrooms: Unavailable
Bathrooms: Unavailable
Square Feet: 30.98
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24010 Barley Field Lane, Dickerson, MD 20842

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Bedrooms: Unavailable
Bathrooms: Unavailable
Square Feet: 38.69
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17709 Comus Road, Dickerson, MD 20842

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Bedrooms: Unavailable
Bathrooms: Unavailable
Square Feet: 8
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None Old Hundred Road, Dickerson, MD 20842

1/3

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Bedrooms: Unavailable
Bathrooms: Unavailable
Square Feet: 79.31
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23521 Whites Ferry, Dickerson, MD 20842

a view of a field with a trees in the background

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Unavailable
Bedrooms: Unavailable
Bathrooms: Unavailable
Square Feet: 2
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19150 Martinsburg Road, Dickerson, MD 20842

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Bedrooms: Unavailable
Bathrooms: Unavailable
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Unavailable
Bedrooms: Unavailable
Bathrooms: Unavailable
Square Feet: Unavailable
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1120 Sugarloaf Mountain Road, Dickerson, MD 20842

$600,000

Sold 08/29/25

Unavailable
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,412
Square Feet: Unavailable
Acres

17801 Comus Road, Dickerson, MD 20842

$151,000

Sold 09/30/25

Unavailable
Bedrooms: Unavailable
Bathrooms: Unavailable
Square Feet: Unavailable
Acres

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Building Information for 8631 Covell Road

Lot Size39.07 AC

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Principal and Interest

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Property Taxes

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Property Information for 8631 Covell Road

Location

In City Limits: No
School District Name: FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School District County ID: 121139693024
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
Elementary School: URBANA (FREDERICK MD)
ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
Middle Or Junior School: URBANA (FREDERICK MD)
MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
High School: URBANA (FREDERICK MD)
HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
County: FREDERICK

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: Yes
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: Yes
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Water Body Type: Creek
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2023
Tax Assessed Value: $17,300

Year Assessed: 2023
County Tax: $203
Improvement Assessed Value: $0
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: A
Zoning: RC
School Tax: $0
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Building Info

Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8028/5488/0612/802854880612_512_384_WM_HFSJcOEHa0siX34T.jpg
Possible Use: Agriculture, Residential

Lot / Land Information

Farm Information

Irrigation Source: Well, River, Creek
Farm Land Preservation Y/N: No

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Cleared, Front Yard, Hunting Available, Landscaping, Level, Not In Development, Open, Partly Wooded, Premium, Private, Rear Yard, Rural, Secluded, SideYard(s), Stream/Creek, Subdivision Possible, Other, Trees/Wooded

Current Use: Agriculture
Location Type: Rural
Parcel ID: 11515624
Additional Parcels: No

Utilities

Water Source: Well Required
Sewer Septic: Private Septic Tank, Septic > # of BR, Septic = # of BR, Septic < # of BR, Applied for Permit

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Howard County Association of REALTORS
List Agent URL: www.jimbim.com

Property History for 8631 Covell Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Apr 18, 2024	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1531443611	$835,000	+7.1% / yr
Apr 18, 2024	Closed BRIGHT #MDFR2044438	$850,000	—
Feb 16, 2024	Pending BRIGHT #MDFR2044438		—
Feb 15, 2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDFR2044438	$849,899	—
Dec 22, 2022	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDFR2012940		—
Jan 28, 2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDFR2012940	$825,000	—
Feb 8, 2008	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #235066901	$275,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
04/18/2024	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1531443611	$835,000 +7.1% / yr
04/18/2024	Closed BRIGHT #MDFR2044438	$850,000
02/16/2024	Pending BRIGHT #MDFR2044438	—
02/15/2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDFR2044438	$849,899
12/22/2022	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDFR2012940	—
01/28/2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDFR2012940	$825,000
02/08/2008	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #235066901	$275,000

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Public Records for 8631 Covell Road

Taxable ValueLand$16,100Additions-Total$16,100

Tax Record2025$257 ($21 / month)

Home Facts

Baths1Total Finished SqFt720 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt720 SqFtLot Size1,701,889 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous AgriculturalYear Built1965Year Renovated1965ZoningRCCountyFREDERICKAPN07-189907

Schools near 8631 Covell Road

This home is within Frederick County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Urbana Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	3.4 mi
9/10	Urbana Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	3.8 mi
9/10	Urbana High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	3.6 mi
10/10	Sugarloaf Elementary	Public - Nearby school	K to 5	3.5 mi
9/10	Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter School	Charter - Choice school	PK to 8	7.5 mi
6/10	Monocacy Valley Montessori School	Charter - Choice school	PK to 10	10.2 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Urbana Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	3.4 mi
9/10	Urbana Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	3.8 mi
9/10	Urbana High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	3.6 mi
10/10	Sugarloaf Elementary PublicK to 5 Nearby school	3.5 mi
9/10	Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter School CharterPK to 8 Choice school	7.5 mi
6/10	Monocacy Valley Montessori School CharterPK to 10 Choice school	10.2 mi

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 8631 Covell Road, Dickerson, MD 20842	$850,000	–	–	–	1,701,889
8630 Covell Road, Dickerson, MD 20842	$261,400	–	1	1,215	1,742,400
1600 Thurston Road, Dickerson, MD 20842	$440,000	–	4.5	8,641	702,623
1360 Sugarloaf Mountain Road, Dickerson, MD 20842	–	–	–	–	–
1630 Thurston Road, Dickerson, MD 20842	$230,000	3	1	2,156	104,980
1670 Thurston Road, Dickerson, MD 20842	$100,800	–	1	480	83,635
1490 Thurston Road, Dickerson, MD 20842	$1,155,891	4	4	–	221,285
1565 Thurston Road, Dickerson, MD 20842	$410,000	3	2	–	99,317
Thurston, Dickerson, MD 20842	$130,000	–	–	–	221,285
2001 Thurston Road, Dickerson, MD 20842	$850,000	4	3	2,139	504,860
1545 Thurston Road, Dickerson, MD 20842	–	–	2.5	2,604	59,242
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8801 Slate Quarry Road, Dickerson, MD 20842	$634,900	4	4	5,648	117,176
1539 Thurston Road, Dickerson, MD 20842	–	–	2.5	1,552	58,806
1575 Thurston Road, Dickerson, MD 20842	–	–	3.5	2,761	131,116
8625 Covell Road, Dickerson, MD 20842	$1,850,000	5	7	9,540	1,822,115

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