9 Tower Road

Closed 10/7/25
Closed 10/7/25
Peaceful 21.5 Acres!
Build your dream home!
Panhandle Road Frontage in between these two homes
Potomac Edison easement through property
So much potential!
Two potential home spots have been identified
P9 is Parcel 9
Sold
Last Sold Price
$230,000
936,540 Lot Size21.5 Acres

9 Tower Rd, Smithsburg, MD 21783

LandProperty Type
21.5 acresLot Size

Description

Perfect opportunity to build your dream home or private escape in a serene, wooded site! Peaceful 21.5 acres of Raw land with a rolling topography with elevation ranges from 1,470 to 1,670 feet above sea level. Smithsburg is about 25 minutes to downtown Frederick which is a vibrant city filled with exquisite shops, restaurants and lively entertainment & cultural events all year long! The property is also in close proximity to Cunningham Falls State Park and Catoctin Mountain Park filled with endless...Perfect opportunity to build your dream home or private escape in a serene, wooded site! Peaceful 21.5 acres of Raw land with a rolling topography with elevation ranges from 1,470 to 1,670 feet above sea level. Smithsburg is about 25 minutes to downtown Frederick which is a vibrant city filled with exquisite shops, restaurants and lively entertainment & cultural events all year long! The property is also in close proximity to Cunningham Falls State Park and Catoctin Mountain Park filled with endless hiking trails and recreation! There is an easement through the property with Potomac Edison. The land is also part of a conservation easement held by the Maryland Environmental Trust preserving its natural beauty. Tax Records show address as Tower Road however, the road frontage is on Old Catoctin Road. Two potential homesites have been identified by using topography and soil maps. The southeastern corner of the property appears to be the best location as it has adequate access to Old Catoctin Rd, unrestricted soils and is farthest away from the power line easement. The second location is in the northwestern corner of the property. Access would be off the panhandle from Old Catoctin Rd. This location also has unrestricted soils however, is closer in proximity to the power line easement. RC Zoning The RC zone encourages and supports agricultural activities. Residential Uses: Very low-density residential development is permitted. Accessory Uses: Customary accessory uses on residential properties are also allowed, including accommodations for guests, keeping of domestic animals, recreational facilities, storage in accessory structures, and home occupations. Public, Civic, and Non-profit Uses: Facilities like parks, recreation areas, and educational institutions are permitted. Institutional Uses: Places of worship and private schools are also allowed. Governmental Uses: Fire and rescue services are permitted
PLEASE CHECK WITH COUNTY FOR SPECIFIC USES
  • Listed by: Melissa M Atherholt 240.674.2932 atherholtm@gmail.com • Century 21 Redwood Realty
Listing closed: 10/07/2025 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDFR2067668
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Property Information for 9 Tower Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $131 / year
  • MLS Type: Land / Fee Simple
  • County: Frederick County, MD
  • Tax ID Number: 1110265339
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • HOA: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: No
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (FREDERICK MD)
  • Central Air: No
  • Construction Completed: No

Building Information

  • Lot Size: 21.50 AC

Location

Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121139693024
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: FREDERICK

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

Taxes and Assessment

Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Assessed Value: $10,700
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $131
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $0
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: A
  • Zoning: A
  • Zoning Dscrp: RC
  • School Tax: $0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Lease Information
  • Lease In Effect: No

Building Info

Building Info

Lot / Land Information

Farm Information
  • Wooded Acres: 21.50
  • Farm Land Preservation Y/N: No
  • Farm Land Area Source: Estimated
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Partly Wooded, Rural, Trees/Wooded, Other
  • Current Use: Land/Lot Only
  • Parcel ID: 11525803
  • Additional Parcels: No

Utilities

Utilities
  • Utilities: None
  • Water Source: None
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: Other

Property History for 9 Tower Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 7, 2025

Closed

BRIGHT #MDFR2067668

$230,000—
Aug 22, 2025

Pending

BRIGHT #MDFR2067668

—
Aug 22, 2025

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #MDFR2067668

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/07/2025

Closed

BRIGHT #MDFR2067668

$230,000
08/22/2025

Pending

BRIGHT #MDFR2067668

—
08/22/2025

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #MDFR2067668

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

Schools near 9 Tower Road

This home is within Frederick County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Sabillasville Environmental Public Charter School
Charter - K to 8
Thurmont Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Catoctin High School
Public - 9 to 12
Frederick County Career & Technology Center
Public - 10 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Sabillasville Environmental Public Charter School
CharterK to 8

Thurmont Middle School
Public6 to 8

Catoctin High School
Public9 to 12

Frederick County Career & Technology Center
Public10 to 12

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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