888 Ridge Road

Closed 12/20/19

Sold

Last Sold Price

$555,000

5 beds5 baths5,038 sqft

888 Ridge Rd, Finksburg, MD 21048

Single FamilyProperty Type

1.44 acresLot Size

2004Year Built

$110/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY NOV. 24th 1-3pm. Look no further for that "entertainers dream" custom built home with a secluded rear yard backing to woods and mother nature. No hoa here! This awesome property has lots of wildlife and a natural spring backing to five acres of woods. Relax on your screened in porch, large deck or entertain on your gorgeous custom brick patio with breathtaking hardscape, pergola and a built in fire pit that can easily hold twenty five guests. This true five bedroom five full...OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY NOV. 24th 1-3pm. Look no further for that "entertainers dream" custom built home with a secluded rear yard backing to woods and mother nature. No hoa here! This awesome property has lots of wildlife and a natural spring backing to five acres of woods. Relax on your screened in porch, large deck or entertain on your gorgeous custom brick patio with breathtaking hardscape, pergola and a built in fire pit that can easily hold twenty five guests. This true five bedroom five full bath 5200 square foot colonial has all the bells and whistles inside and out! Some wonderful amenities include: a finished walk out basement with a wine cellar with racks, wired theater room with a wet sink and dishwasher, recreation room, full bath and large storage area. The main level has a gorgeous gourmet kitchen with an abundance of cabinets, island, multiple fireplaces, family room with an above balcony, separate dining room, main level bedroom, full bathroom and separate laundry room off the kitchen with cabinetry and a washer and dryer that conveys. The upper level is just as impressive with four bedrooms, three full bathrooms including a master suite with an elegant master bath with custom tile in the two person shower and soaking jet tub. Some additional features include: spacious two car garage, covered front porch, gas heat with a thousand gallon (owned)propane tank, security system, radon remediation system, architectural shingle roof, tray ceiling, crown/chair molding, marble, hardwood and ceramic floors, professional landscaping & window treatments. This property is a must see and ready for a quick settlement.

Listing closed: 12/20/2019 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDCR191732

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

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Square Feet: 1
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Property Information for 888 Ridge Road

Property Details

Taxes: $5,901 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Carroll County
Tax ID Number: 0704061233
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Colonial
Levels/Stories: 3+
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: INDIAN HILL
Subdivision: INDIAN HILL (CARROLL MD)
Legal Subdivision: INDIAN HILLS
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 3,638.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Above Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
Above Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Estimated
Below Grade Finished SQFT: 1,400.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 227.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT: 1,627.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Very Good

Building Information

Year Built: 2004
Lot Size: 1.44 AC / 62,901 SF

Location

Location

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

School District County ID: 121139051837
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
Elementary School: SANDYMOUNT (CARROLL MD)
ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
Middle Or Junior School: SHILOH (CARROLL MD)
MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
High School: WESTMINSTER (CARROLL MD)
HighSchoolSource: 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

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2018
Tax Assessed Value: $542,000

Year Assessed: 2019
County Tax: $5,841
Improvement Assessed Value: $394,500
City Town Tax: $0
Land Assessed Value: $147,500
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 010
Section: 2
Refuse Fee: $0
Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Tax Lot: 4
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
# Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 3
# 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: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, 2nd Stry Fam Rm, Laundry, Storage Room, Utility Room, Media Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Hobby Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath
Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 5,038.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 5,038.00
Total SQFT: 5,265.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Stone, Vinyl Siding
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3020/4087/3185/302040873185_512_384_WM_fAABlfBSuu7XGeoA.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: Tray Ceilings, 2 Story Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Carpet
Basement Type: Fully Finished, Walkout Level, Windows, Improved, Heated
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-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-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 5
# Bathrooms Half: 0
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Landscaping, Private, Secluded

Parcel ID: 11489082
Ground Rent Exists: No

Parking

Parking

Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Off Street, Driveway
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2

Total Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
Garage Features: Oversized, Garage - Side Entry

Interior Features

Interior Features

Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Walk-in Closet(s), Water Treat System, Window Treatments, Wine Storage, Wood Floors
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 2
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
Accessibility Features: Other
Security Features: Security System, Smoke Detector
Door Features: Six Panel, Sliding Glass, Storm
Window Features: Energy Efficient, Screens
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://spws.homevisit.com/mls/276923/888-RIDGE-RD.--FINKSBURG-MD-21048

Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Bump-outs, Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Screened

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Utilities

Utilities: Cable TV Available
Heating: Yes

Cooling Type: Zoned, Central A/C, Heat Pump(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Zoned, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Propane - Owned, Electric
Water Source: Well
Sewer Septic: Community Septic Tank, Private Septic Tank

Property History for 888 Ridge Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Dec 20, 2019	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #659865445	$555,000	-12.0% / yr
Dec 20, 2019	Closed BRIGHT #MDCR191732	$555,000	—
Nov 30, 2019	Pending BRIGHT #MDCR191732	$569,900	—
Nov 27, 2019	Temp Off Market BRIGHT #MDCR191732	$569,900	—
Nov 27, 2019	Pending BRIGHT #MDCR191732		—
Sep 12, 2019	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDCR191732	$599,000	—
Sep 6, 2019	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDCR189848	$615,000	—
Sep 5, 2019	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #654096500	$576,000	+0.4% / yr
Jul 3, 2019	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDCR189848	$655,000	—
Oct 10, 2014	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #471888994	$564,000	+1.1% / yr
Oct 10, 2014	Closed BRIGHT #1002971548	$564,000	—
Jul 29, 2014	Pending BRIGHT #1002971548		—
May 1, 2014	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002971548	$635,000	—
Mar 27, 2009	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #266534757	$532,000	-4.3% / yr
Mar 27, 2009	Closed BRIGHT #1005123424	$532,000	—
Jan 23, 2009	Pending BRIGHT #1005123424		—
Jan 8, 2009	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005123424	$599,900	—
Dec 24, 2008	Expired BRIGHT #1006384692	$639,900	—
Jun 23, 2008	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1006384692	$673,900	—
Sep 22, 2004	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #147875591	$650,000	+244.4% / yr
Aug 5, 2003	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #132375740	$160,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
12/20/2019	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #659865445	$555,000 -12.0% / yr
12/20/2019	Closed BRIGHT #MDCR191732	$555,000
11/30/2019	Pending BRIGHT #MDCR191732	$569,900
11/27/2019	Temp Off Market BRIGHT #MDCR191732	$569,900
11/27/2019	Pending BRIGHT #MDCR191732	—
09/12/2019	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDCR191732	$599,000
09/06/2019	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDCR189848	$615,000
09/05/2019	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #654096500	$576,000 +0.4% / yr
07/03/2019	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDCR189848	$655,000
10/10/2014	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #471888994	$564,000 +1.1% / yr
10/10/2014	Closed BRIGHT #1002971548	$564,000
07/29/2014	Pending BRIGHT #1002971548	—
05/01/2014	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002971548	$635,000
03/27/2009	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #266534757	$532,000 -4.3% / yr
03/27/2009	Closed BRIGHT #1005123424	$532,000
01/23/2009	Pending BRIGHT #1005123424	—
01/08/2009	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005123424	$599,900
12/24/2008	Expired BRIGHT #1006384692	$639,900
06/23/2008	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1006384692	$673,900
09/22/2004	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #147875591	$650,000 +244.4% / yr
08/05/2003	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #132375740	$160,000

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

Public records

888 Ridge Road

Beds

Baths

Total Finished SqFt

4,246 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

3,446 SqFt

Finished Basement SqFt

800 SqFt

Stories

Schools near 888 Ridge Road

This home is within Carroll County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
6/10	Sandymount Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	2.2 mi
9/10	Shiloh Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	3.9 mi
9/10	Westminster High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	5.1 mi
3/10	Gateway School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	5.0 mi
NR	Flexible Student Support	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	5.0 mi
NR	Crossroads Middle School	Public - Choice school	6 to 8	5.0 mi


Rating	School	Distance
6/10	Sandymount Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	2.2 mi
9/10	Shiloh Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	3.9 mi
9/10	Westminster High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	5.1 mi
3/10	Gateway School Public9 to 12 Choice school	5.0 mi
NR	Flexible Student Support Public9 to 12 Nearby school	5.0 mi
NR	Crossroads Middle School Public6 to 8 Choice school	5.0 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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 888 Ridge Road, Finksburg, MD 21048	$555,000	5	5	5,038	62,901
874 Ridge Road, Finksburg, MD 21048	–	–	2	1,215	59,677
905 Ridge Road, Finksburg, MD 21048	$250,000	3	3	–	125,888
906 Ridge Road, Finksburg, MD 21048	–	–	3	2,742	92,347
930 Ridge Road, Finksburg, MD 21048	–	–	2.5	2,460	104,108
Ridge, Finksburg, MD 21048	$179,500	–	–	–	1,023,224
939 Ridge Road, Finksburg, MD 21048	$547,500	3	3	3,181	258,311
819 Ridge Road, Finksburg, MD 21048	–	–	3.5	2,608	193,406
985 Ridge Road, Finksburg, MD 21048	–	–	2.5	2,460	44,431
991 Ridge Road, Finksburg, MD 21048	–	–	2	1,857	43,560
780 Ridge Road, Finksburg, MD 21048	–	–	2	1,568	152,024
993 Ridge Road, Finksburg, MD 21048	$563,000	4	3	2,440	44,518
1009 Ridge Road, Finksburg, MD 21048	–	–	–	–	94,090
989 Ridge Road, Finksburg, MD 21048	$690,000	4	5	2,910	101,495
765 Ridge Road, Finksburg, MD 21048	–	–	2	1,922	426,017
936 Ridge Road, Finksburg, MD 21048	–	–	2.5	2,302	2,586,593

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888 Ridge Rd, Finksburg, MD 21048

Finksburg, MD

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Building Information

Location

Waterfront / Water Access

Association / Community Info

Taxes and Assessment

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Rooms

Building Info

Lot / Land Information

Parking

Interior Features

Exterior Features

Utilities

Beds

Baths

Total Finished SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

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