This is NOT your typical "cookie cutter" Rancher in Damascus. This homeowner was a woodworker who made beautiful handmade cabinets and well thought out surprises throughout. Do not be deceived by the generation situation or a home business. Three bedrooms up and a fourth in the basement (full of windows). Enter through the front door or garage and enjoy not getting hit with bad weather as you pass thru the breezeway to the kitchen. Hardwood is under the carpet. full baths. un room with cathedral ceiling and sliders to huge deck. Crowning glory is this level gardeners delight of a yard. Perennials throughout, fruit trees and fertile garden waiting on the new owner. Custom shed/playhouse. Storage is EVERYWHERE!This property is an Estate sale with all your inspections welcome!
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
0.48 acresLot Size
$339Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Joy Jarboe• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•410-795-9600 (broker)
•eldersburg1740@lnf.com (broker)
Bought with Romina Mozaffarian• Coldwell Banker Realty
•703-518-8300 (broker)
•rcarter@cbmove.com (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #MDMC696372
Redfin Estimate
$554,289
$154K since sold in June 2020$1,000 since August
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 8.1% lower than the average sale price ($603K) of 6 comparable homes.
This is NOT your typical "cookie cutter" Rancher in Damascus. This homeowner was a woodworker who made beautiful handmade cabinets and well thought out surprises throughout. Do not be deceived by the generation situation or a home business. Three bedrooms up and a fourth in the basement (full of windows). Enter through the front door or garage and enjoy not getting hit with bad weather as you pass thru the breezeway to the kitchen. Hardwood is under the carpet. full baths. un room with cathedral ceiling and sliders to huge deck. Crowning glory is this level gardeners delight of a yard. Perennials throughout, fruit trees and fertile garden waiting on the new owner. Custom shed/playhouse. Storage is EVERYWHERE!This property is an Estate sale with all your inspections welcome!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,408 (+1.4%)
2024
$4,347 (+6.4%)
2023
$4,088 (+10.0%)
$198,900 + $179,000
$377,900
2022
$3,717 (+7.9%)
2021
$3,444 (+2.0%)
2020
$3,375 (+28.4%)
$198,900 + $107,800
$306,700
2019
$2,628 (−13.4%)
2018
$3,034 (−0.8%)
$198,900 + $95,500
$294,400
2017
$3,057 (+5.3%)
2015
$2,902 (+0.2%)
$198,900 + $85,800
$284,700
2014
$2,896 (−9.4%)
2013
$3,196 (+6.1%)
2012
$3,013 (+11.2%)
2011
$2,710
2010
$2,710 (+42.1%)
2009
$1,908
Tax history for 10500 Sweepstakes Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,408 (+1.4%)
2024
$4,347 (+6.4%)
2023
$4,088 (+10.0%)
$198,900 + $179,000
$377,900
2022
$3,717 (+7.9%)
2021
$3,444 (+2.0%)
2020
$3,375 (+28.4%)
$198,900 + $107,800
$306,700
2019
$2,628 (−13.4%)
2018
$3,034 (−0.8%)
$198,900 + $95,500
$294,400
2017
$3,057 (+5.3%)
2015
$2,902 (+0.2%)
$198,900 + $85,800
$284,700
2014
$2,896 (−9.4%)
2013
$3,196 (+6.1%)
2012
$3,013 (+11.2%)
2011
$2,710
2010
$2,710 (+42.1%)
2009
$1,908
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
R-200
Residential - 200 Zone
The intent of the R-200 zone is to provide designated areas of the County for residential uses with a minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet. The predominant use is residential in a detached house.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Assembly/ meeting place
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure-Other
Public service
Kennel
Transportation-Other
Park & open space
Dec 11, 2025 • Active
Mechanical
HVAC
Jul 18, 2003 • Active
Building residential
Addition
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.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 484
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Split System
Heating Type: Hot Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: 1 Story Brick
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Construction Quality: Fair
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SWEEPSTAKES
Living Sq. Ft: 1,636
Building Sq. Ft: 1,636
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1 Story With Basement
Legal Description: SWEEPSTAKES
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 552
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 20,970
Legal Lot Number: 2
Legal Block Number: A
Acres: 0.4814
Zoning Code: R200
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY DETACH
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Private
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: 12
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,636
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: 12 00925922
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 18, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lois P. Rockwell Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
John T. Baker Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
7/10
Damascus High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
11% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Damascus, MD • 20872
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$527,000 – $638,000
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