961 Bennett Road

Closed 6/28/23

Last Sold Price

$760,000

4 beds3 baths2,821 sqft$269/sqft

961 Bennett Rd, Arnold, MD 21012

Description

New listing! Discover the year-round paradise of 961 Bennett Rd, located just four blocks from the enchanting Magothy River in the highly sought-after Shore Acres Community. Embrace the coastal lifestyle with an optional membership granting access to a beautiful community beach, boat ramp, and playground. Nestled on nearly an acre of land, this picturesque property offers over 3,000 square feet of living space and captivating views of lush treescape from every window. As you approach the home you...New listing! Discover the year-round paradise of 961 Bennett Rd, located just four blocks from the enchanting Magothy River in the highly sought-after Shore Acres Community. Embrace the coastal lifestyle with an optional membership granting access to a beautiful community beach, boat ramp, and playground. Nestled on nearly an acre of land, this picturesque property offers over 3,000 square feet of living space and captivating views of lush treescape from every window. As you approach the home you will love the charming curb appeal highlighted by a quintessential front porch, ideal for unwinding with a book or savoring your morning coffee on your porch swing. Step inside and be enchanted by the gleaming hardwood floors, crown molding, stylish light fixtures, and abundant natural light that flows throughout the open and airy layout. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring hardwood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a range hood vent, granite countertops, island seating, a wall oven, and a charming farmhouse sink. The kitchen seamlessly flows into a living area adorned with a stunning brick wood pellet fireplace, perfect for cozying up on chilly mornings and evenings. The main level offers a spacious retreat with an additional family room, a three-season sunroom, a dining room, a foyer, and a convenient powder room. Walk upstairs to discover four generously sized bedrooms and two well-appointed bathrooms. The primary suite is a haven of relaxation, complete with a built-in vanity, a sunlit bathroom boasting a glass-enclosed shower, and a skylight. The second upper-level bathroom features a large soaking tub, a vanity, and a glass-enclosed shower. Descend to the lower level, offering over 1,000 square feet of bonus space with backyard access. This impressive level presents a sprawling recreation room with recessed lighting, a dedicated workout room, and ample storage space. Car enthusiasts and those in need of extensive storage will appreciate the spacious two-car garage. Outdoor enthusiasts will be delighted by the expansive deck, providing an ideal setting for summer barbecues or simply unwinding amidst the serene surroundings. With nearly an acre of land, you can revel in the tranquility of nature while enjoying convenient access to nearby trails, parks, delectable restaurants, and a desirable school pyramid. Opportunities like this are rare, so don't miss out on the chance to call this remarkable home your own. Schedule a showing today and embrace the captivating lifestyle awaiting you at 961 Bennett Rd. Hurry, as this exceptional property will not last long!

LISTING CLOSED: 06/28/2023 12:00 AM

Listed by Timothy D Pierson • KW United
P: (202) 800-0800 info@piersonrealestate.com
Listed by Reagan Anderson Fox • KW United
P: (703) 638-5023 reagan@piersonrealestate.com

Property Details for 961 Bennett Road

Status

Closed

MLS #

MDAA2061170

Days on Market

Taxes

$5,965 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Fee Simple

Year Built

1986

Lot Size

0.88 AC / 38,154 SF

County

Anne Arundel County

Tax ID Number

020374990030888

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Detached

Style

Colonial

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

Views

Trees/Woods

Garage

Yes

Expected On Market Date

06-09-2023

Subdivision

SHORE ACRES

Subdivision

SHORE ACRES (ANNE ARUNDEL MD)

Legal Subdivision

SHORE ACRES

Total Parking Spaces

Central Air

Yes

Basement

Yes

Above Grade Finished SQFT

2,252.00

Above Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

Below Grade Finished SQFT

569.00

Below Grade Fin SQFT Source

Estimated

Below Grade Unfinished SQFT

523.00

Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source

Estimated

Total Below Grade SQFT

1,092.00

Total Below Grade SQFT Source

Estimated

New Construction

Property Condition

Excellent

Garage SQFT

1152

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$735,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

99.7%

1/83

$860,000

Sold 12/18/25

4
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3,151
Square Feet: 0.60
Acres

994 Bayberry Drive, Arnold, MD 21012

1/38

$820,000

Sold 04/09/26

4
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3,108
Square Feet: 0.46
Acres

533 Bay Hills Drive, Arnold, MD 21012

1/50

$695,000

Sold 10/30/25

4
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,802
Square Feet: 0.29
Acres

533 Bay Green Drive, Arnold, MD 21012

1/62

$790,000

Sold 07/07/26

4
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,421
Square Feet: 0.37
Acres

602 Bay Hills Drive, Arnold, MD 21012

1/84

$725,000

Sold 06/18/25

4
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,856
Square Feet: 0.36
Acres

506 Bay Green Drive, Arnold, MD 21012

a front view of house with yard and green space

1/32

$720,000

Sold 05/28/25

4
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,667
Square Feet: 0.28
Acres

503 Bay Green Drive, Arnold, MD 21012

a front view of a house with a garden and trees

1/34

$675,000

Sold 05/29/25

4
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,361
Square Feet: 0.26
Acres

622 Bay Green Drive, Arnold, MD 21012

1/47

$735,000

Sold 04/14/26

4
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,402
Square Feet: 0.44
Acres

508 Bay Hills Drive, Arnold, MD 21012

1/2

$750,085

Sold 08/08/25

4
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,825
Square Feet: 0.12
Acres

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Sold By Cook Real Estate Brokerage

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Building Information for 961 Bennett Road

Stories3Year Built1986Building Size-Lot Size0.88 AC / 38,154 SF

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Property Information for 961 Bennett Road

Location

In City Limits: No
School District Name: ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School District County ID: 121140671932
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
Elementary School: BROADNECK (ANNE ARUNDEL MD)
ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
Middle Or Junior School: MAGOTHY RIVER (ANNE ARUNDEL MD)
MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
High School: BROADNECK (ANNE ARUNDEL MD)
County: ANNE ARUNDEL

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: No
Water Access: Yes

Water Access Features: Private Access
Water Oriented: Yes
Navigable Water: Yes
Tidal Water: No
Water Body Name: MAGOTHY
Water Body Type: River
Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Docks Count: 0
Mean Low Water Feet: 2.00
Distance To Body Of Water: 4.00
Distance To Body Of Water Units: Blocks

Association / Community Info

Senior Community: No
Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2022
Tax Assessed Value: $571,800

Year Assessed: 2023
County Tax: $5,624
Improvement Assessed Value: $352,900
Land Assessed Value: $252,500
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: R
Refuse Fee: $298
Historic: No
Zoning: R1
Tax Lot: 219A
School Tax: $0
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Concessions: No

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: 0

# Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0
# Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0

Lower Level 1

# Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
# Bathrooms Lower Level: 0

# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
# Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0

Rooms

Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 2,821.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,798.00
Total SQFT: 3,344.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick, Combination
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8024/0548/7220/802405487220_512_384_WM_1_Im181W8rKzKzfw.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: High
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Ceramic Tile
Basement Type: Other
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: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 1
Other Structure: Garage(s)

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Features: SideYard(s), Trees/Wooded

Fencing: Fully, Wood
Location Type: River
Parcel ID: 15252923

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage
Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2

Driveway - # of Spaces: 3
Total Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Oversized

Interior Features

Interior Features: Dining Area, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Family Room Off Kitchen, Primary Bath(s), Upgraded Countertops, Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Traditional
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Brick
Appliances: Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Dryer, Washer, Water Heater, Stainless Steel Appliances, Range Hood
Accessibility Features: None
Laundry Type: Has Laundry, Lower Floor
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=CW4aJcs2hYV&brand=0&mls=1&

Exterior Features

Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Water Source: Well
Sewer Septic: Private Septic Tank

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS
List Agent URL: www.piersonrealestate.com

Property History for 961 Bennett Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jun 28, 2023	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1514039251	$760,000	+7.6% / yr
Jun 28, 2023	Closed BRIGHT #MDAA2061170	$760,000	—
Jun 11, 2023	Pending BRIGHT #MDAA2061170		—
Jun 11, 2023	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDAA2061170		—
Jun 9, 2023	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDAA2061170	$725,000	—
Sep 3, 2021	Closed BRIGHT #MDAA2005932	$665,000	—
Aug 30, 2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1477152642	$665,000	+3.7% / yr
Aug 8, 2021	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDAA2005932		—
Aug 8, 2021	Pending BRIGHT #MDAA2005932		—
Aug 8, 2021	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDAA2005932		—
Aug 4, 2021	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDAA2005932	$665,000	—
Mar 10, 2016	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #567954577	$544,900	—
Mar 10, 2016	Closed BRIGHT #1001289797	$544,900	—
Jan 29, 2016	Pending BRIGHT #1001289797		—
Oct 22, 2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001289797	$599,900	—
Oct 20, 2015	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008018738	$599,900	—
Oct 20, 2015	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008018738		—
Sep 13, 2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008018738	$650,000	—
Apr 1, 2007	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDAA392618		—
Oct 16, 2006	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDAA392618	$799,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
06/28/2023	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1514039251	$760,000 +7.6% / yr
06/28/2023	Closed BRIGHT #MDAA2061170	$760,000
06/11/2023	Pending BRIGHT #MDAA2061170	—
06/11/2023	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDAA2061170	—
06/09/2023	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDAA2061170	$725,000
09/03/2021	Closed BRIGHT #MDAA2005932	$665,000
08/30/2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1477152642	$665,000 +3.7% / yr
08/08/2021	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDAA2005932	—
08/08/2021	Pending BRIGHT #MDAA2005932	—
08/08/2021	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #MDAA2005932	—
08/04/2021	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDAA2005932	$665,000
03/10/2016	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #567954577	$544,900
03/10/2016	Closed BRIGHT #1001289797	$544,900
01/29/2016	Pending BRIGHT #1001289797	—
10/22/2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001289797	$599,900
10/20/2015	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008018738	$599,900
10/20/2015	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008018738	—
09/13/2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008018738	$650,000
04/01/2007	Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDAA392618	—
10/16/2006	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDAA392618	$799,900

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

Public Records for 961 Bennett Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$7,131 ($594 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,798 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,252 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt546 SqFtStories2Lot Size38,154 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1986ZoningR1CountyANNE ARUNDELAPN03-749-90030888Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 961 Bennett Road

This home is within Anne Arundel County Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
6/10	Broadneck Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	1.4 mi
9/10	Magothy River Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	2.9 mi
8/10	Broadneck High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.1 mi
6/10	AACPS Virtual Academy	Public - Nearby school	3 to 12	2.9 mi
3/10	Mary Moss at Adams Academy	Public - Choice school	K to 12	5.5 mi
1/10	Anne Arundel Evening High	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	5.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
6/10	Broadneck Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	1.4 mi
9/10	Magothy River Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	2.9 mi
8/10	Broadneck High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.1 mi
6/10	AACPS Virtual Academy Public3 to 12 Nearby school	2.9 mi
3/10	Mary Moss at Adams Academy PublicK to 12 Choice school	5.5 mi
1/10	Anne Arundel Evening High Public9 to 12 Nearby school	5.6 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: 961 Bennett Road, Arnold, MD 21012	$760,000	4	3	2,821	38,154
1005 Shore Acres Road, Arnold, MD 21012	$390,000	3	1	946	62,500
960 Bennett Road, Arnold, MD 21012	$502,500	4	3	3,568	51,200
1014 Arundel Drive, Arnold, MD 21012	$331,140	–	4	2,480	43,500
971 Bennett Road, Arnold, MD 21012	–	–	3	2,096	40,002
962 Bennett Road, Arnold, MD 21012	–	–	3	2,132	66,399
950 Lake Drive, Arnold, MD 21012	–	–	1	1,480	48,000
1013 Shore Acres Road, Arnold, MD 21012	$1,126,000	5	5	4,569	57,499
987 Shore Acres Road, Arnold, MD 21012	$525,000	4	3	2,096	38,472
981 Shore Acres Road, Arnold, MD 21012	$449,500	4	2	1,932	40,336
1018 Arundel Drive, Arnold, MD 21012	$760,000	4	4	3,461	56,250
998 Shore Acres Road, Arnold, MD 21012	$400,000	3	2	1,564	60,766
946 Lake Drive, Arnold, MD 21012	$11,860	–	1	1,788	32,000
1010 Shore Acres Road, Arnold, MD 21012	–	–	1	696	13,614
1014 Shore Acres Road, Arnold, MD 21012	–	–	2	1,344	14,375
1016 Shore Acres Road, Arnold, MD 21012	$155,000	3	1	924	14,750

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