A NEW CHAPTER BEGINS HERE! NEW SCHOOL YEAR. NEW POSSIBILITIES. Welcome to 6 E. MacPhail Road, a beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated stone rancher offering timeless charm, quality craftsmanship, and modern amenities in the heart of Bel Air. Set on an impressive . 43-acre lot—an uncommon offering this close to downtown—this exceptional property provides the perfect balance of comfort, privacy, and convenience. From the moment you arrive, the inviting covered front porch, mature landscaping, and undeniable pride of ownership create a warm first impression. Step inside to discover a sun-filled living room featuring gleaming hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and a beautifully painted stone wood-burning fireplace with a classic wood mantel, creating an inviting space to gather with family and friends throughout the seasons. The spacious eat-in kitchen is thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and effortless entertaining. Beautiful quartz countertops, a breakfast bar, refinished cabinetry with soft-close doors and drawers, stainless steel appliances, abundant workspace, and picturesque backyard views make this the true heart of the home. The private primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with a custom walk-in closet and an en-suite bath added in 2019 with an updated vanity. Two additional bedrooms and a full hall bath complete the main level. The finished lower level adds exceptional flexibility with a spacious family room, fourth bedroom, half bath, laundry room, and generous storage, providing endless possibilities for guests, a home office, fitness space, and recreation area. Step outside and experience one of the home's most remarkable features, your own private backyard oasis. Beautifully landscaped and fully fenced, this expansive outdoor retreat is ideal for entertaining, gardening, playing, or simply unwinding in a peaceful setting. Enjoy morning coffee on the patio, host summer barbecues with family and friends, or gather around the fire pit under the stars while surrounded by mature landscaping and abundant birds and nature. With nearly one-half acre of usable outdoor space, this property offers a level of privacy and tranquility rarely found this close to everything Bel Air has to offer. The backyard garage with electric, tucked privately at the rear of the property, offers the perfect space for hobbies, projects, a workshop, or additional storage. An extra storage shed provides even more versatility. Thoughtful improvements include a new roof (2023), primary suite bath addition (2019), stainless steel kitchen appliances (2019), kitchen enhancements including refinished cabinetry with soft-close doors and drawers and updated flooring (2021), washer and dryer (2021), and recessed lighting throughout much of the home. Built with timeless stone construction, this home offers enduring character, lasting quality, and curb appeal that never goes out of style. With no HOA, an oversized lot, and a location within the highly sought-after Bel Air School District, you'll enjoy convenient access to downtown Bel Air's award-winning restaurants, shopping, parks, recreation, and major commuter routes while coming home to your own peaceful retreat. Larger than it appears and thoughtfully updated throughout, this exceptional home is truly move-in ready. Opportunities like this are few and far between. If you've been searching for a home that combines timeless charm, modern updates, flexible living space, and an extraordinary backyard setting, your search ends here. Now offered at an improved price — a wonderful opportunity to make this Bel Air home your own!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.43 acresLot Size
$241Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Sandy Smith• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
Don’t miss the opportunity to own this this larger than it looks updated rancher situated on almost half an acre with a beautifully manicured and fully fenced back yard. You will be overwhelmed as you walk up the steps to the covered front porch and step into the spacious living room that boasts a stone wood burning fireplace and beautiful hardwood floors. Just off the living room is a large eat in kitchen with quartz countertops, breakfast bar and ample cabinet and counter space. In 2019 new SS kitchen appliances were installed. In 2021 new vinyl kitchen flooring was installed, the kitchen cabinets were refinished and new soft close doors and drawers were added. You will be awe inspired as you notice the recessed lighting throughout the house. On the other side of the living room, head down the hallway toward the primary bedroom suite that includes a walk-in closet and an en suite full bath was that was added in 2019 and a recent new vanity top. Head back into the hallway to find two more bedrooms and another full bath. One of the bedrooms has a new carpet. Wait there is more. Around the corner off the kitchen is the entrance to the basement which been mostly finished to include a half bath, bedroom and family room. The basement includes the large laundry room with a washer and dryer that was bought in 2021. Head out the back door to find a very large, 6 foot fully fenced backyard with a patio and firepit. Included in the exterior amenities is a shed and a garage with electric. (garage is located in the back yard). Additionally the sellers put on a new roof that is only a few months old! There is a french drain system in the basement that was already installed when the current owners bought the house. Garage As Is.
Public Records
Jan 10, 2019
Sold
$200,000
$109/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1002620486
Dec 10, 2018
Sold
$200,000
$109/sq ft
Oct 11, 2018
Pending
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Oct 2, 2018
Price Changed
$200,000
$109/sq ft
Sep 27, 2018
Price Changed
$225,000
$123/sq ft
Sep 18, 2018
Price Changed
$239,900
$131/sq ft
Sep 6, 2018
Listed
$250,000
$137/sq ft
+21
Charming 3 bedroom with den/possible 4th bedroom rancher situated on a large, flat lot. .Large living room w/ beautiful stone wood burning fireplace. .Spacious eat-in kitchen w/ island & wood beamed ceilings. .Unique archways leading to bedrooms. .Master suite w/ sitting room. .Finished lower level w/ half bath & storage. .Plenty of outdoor space for entertaining. .Garage/shed. .Close to downtown Bel Air.
Public Records
Sep 8, 2003
Sold
$186,000
$102/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 22, 1994
Sold
$105,900
$58/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,950 (+4.7%)
2024
$2,819 (+4.9%)
$94,300 + $176,400
$270,700
2023
$2,688 (+5.1%)
2022
$2,557 (−2.4%)
2021
$2,620 (+0.9%)
$94,300 + $140,300
$234,600
2020
$2,598 (+2.1%)
2019
$2,543 (+0.9%)
2018
$2,520
$120,800 + $99,600
$220,400
2017
$2,520 (+0.8%)
$120,800 + $99,600
$220,400
2016
$2,500 (−0.3%)
2015
$2,508 (+2.0%)
2014
$2,459 (+0.5%)
$120,800 + $93,100
$213,900
2013
$2,446
2012
$2,446 (+2.7%)
2011
$2,382 (+3.5%)
2010
$2,301 (+6.5%)
2009
$2,161
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.43 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,828
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,828
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Harford County
APN
03 071618
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 18, 2026.
R2
Urban Residential District
These districts are intended to accommodate urban residential needs by providing for a wide range of densities and building types where public water and sewer are available. Conventional with Open Space COS and Planned Residential Development PRD are permitted where open space and environmental features are provided or preserved.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Fire house
Library
Park & open space
Mar 21, 2019 • Final
Building (residential) - alteration
Bathroom
Remodel
Feb 27, 2019 • Final
Electrical (residential) - alteration
Perform interior alterations to add a new full bathroom on the first floor. This includes rough-in work for the new bathroom.
Bathroom
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
24% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Bel Air, MD • 21014
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 25% for direct sun exposure in Bel Air. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 6 E Macphail Rd
$437,150
$2,750 under list price of $440K
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