Welcome to Treetops! Gracefully perched on a 1.25-acre wooded lot overlooking the Eighth Fairway of the Gibson Island Club Golf Course, this stunning turn-key cottage was taken down to the studs and remodeled in 2015-16 and exponentially renovated again in 2020-22! This most inviting four plus bedroom, four and a half bath 3627 plus square foot house is essentially brand new! Relax on the large wonderful covered front porch on the suspended porch swing enjoying the serenity and beauty of the woods and the pretty landscaping—privacy and breezes abound. Upon entry, be greeted by a large welcoming foyer leading to a den/bedroom, three spacious bedrooms with three en suite baths. Two of these bedrooms enjoy separate entries to a wood deck with lovely views of the woods, and the other opens to a large deck with wonderful views of the Eighth Fairway. Ascend to the main living area offering a spectacular open floor plan with the original yellow pine floors throughout—cook your meals in the fabulous gourmet kitchen with an enormous island with a beautiful hand made walnut countertop and top of the line appliances. Basque in the large Great Room with propane fireplace with large dry bar for entertaining, or enjoy the huge screened three season porch with glorious views. Also on the main level is a generously sized dining area, powder room, large primary bedroom and bath. The laundry room is downstairs and a one car recently finished garage with dumbwaiter abuts the house. Move right into this incredible cottage and enjoy the Island with no need to renovate! Make sure to watch the attached video! Information on Gibson Island--A private island within one hour of Washington, D. C. , and Baltimore; absolutely extraordinary setting - 1000 acres with seven miles of shoreline, two thirds of land undeveloped and owned by the Gibson Island Corporation, one third residential home sites, no need to cross the Bay Bridge - located on Western Shore of Maryland, 43-acre spring fed fresh water lake, enormous privacy and security--entry gatehouse staffed 24+Hours and Gibson Island Police Force (GIPD), Gibson Island Corporation Service Department for homeowners offering yard maintenance and landscaping and other services, full service yacht yard, 20 minute drive to BWI, airport and train station, private country club (membership by invitation) offering yachting, fine dining year-round, tennis, award-winning Charles Blair Macdonald designed 9-hole golf course, swimming, croquet, skeet shooting, and more, private tours by appointment. (C) Gibson Island Corporation, all rights reserved.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
1.25 acresLot Size
$971Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Sarah Kanne• Gibson Island Real Estate INC
•410-255-1341 (broker)
•ifhaislip@nilesbarton.com (broker)
Bought with Sarah Kanne• Gibson Island Real Estate INC
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Market trends in 21056, MD
Last updated October 2026
Sale-to-list price
99.0%
+0.3% MoM
Median sale price
$3.7M
$271K MoM
Avg. days on market
40d
0 days MoM
Recently sold homes
6
2 MoM
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Sale history for 1720 Banbury Rd
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #MDAA2034072
Jul 8, 2022
Sold
$3,395,000
$936/sq ft
Jun 11, 2022
Pending
—
Jun 4, 2022
Contingent
—
Jun 1, 2022
Listed
$3,395,000
$936/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #MDAA433562
Aug 6, 2020
Sold
$1,625,000
$448/sq ft
Jun 14, 2020
Pending
—
Jun 1, 2020
Relisted
—
May 28, 2020
Listing Removed
—
May 27, 2020
Relisted
—
May 21, 2020
Listing Removed
—
May 16, 2020
Relisted
—
May 15, 2020
Listing Removed
—
May 15, 2020
Listed
$1,695,000
$467/sq ft
+28
Renovated from top to toe, this four bedroom, three and a half bath cottage is most welcoming inside and out. Situated on a 1.25-acre wooded lot overlooking the Eighth Hole of the Gibson Island Club Golf Course on the north side, this house was taken down to the studs in 2015-2016 and is essentially brand new. Relax on the large, wonderful, covered front porch on the suspended porch swing enjoying the serenity and beauty of the woods and the pretty landscaping. Privacy and lovely breezes abound. Upon entry, be greeted by a large welcoming foyer with white shiplap walls and blonde finished hardwood floors. There are three bedrooms on this level, one of which is en suite, and the other two bedrooms have separate entries to the second full shared bath. The en suite bedroom opens to a large deck with wonderful views of the Eighth Hole, and the other two bedrooms enjoy separate entries to a wood deck with pretty views of the woods. Ascend to the main living area offering an open floor plan with tall ceilings and original yellow pine floors throughout--there is a fantastic kitchen with top of the line Kitchen Aid appliances, an enormous island with a beautiful handmade walnut countertop easily seating seven, a large living area with propane fireplace adjoining a huge fabulous exterior deck, a generously sized dining area, a laundry room/pantry, large bedroom with en suite bath, and powder room. Move in and just relax in this incredible cottage, and enjoy the Island with no need to renovate. A one car garage abuts the house. Information on Gibson Island--A private island within one hour of Washington, D. C. , and Baltimore; absolutely extraordinary setting where wildlife abounds - 1000 acres with seven miles of shoreline, approximately two thirds of land undeveloped and owned by the Gibson Island Corporation, one third residential home sites, no Bay Bridge crossing - located on the Western Shore of Maryland, a 43-acre spring fed fresh water lake that is simply wonderful for swimming, kayaking, canoeing, fishing paddle boarding and more, enormous privacy and security--entry gatehouse staffed 24 hours per day, a Gibson Island Police Force (GIPD), Gibson Island Corporation Island Services for homeowners offering yard maintenance and landscaping and other services, Boatworks--a full service yacht yard, 25 minute drive to BWI, airport and train station, private country club (membership by invitation) offering yachting, fine dining year-round, tennis, award-winning Charles Blair Macdonald designed 9-hole golf course, swimming, croquet, skeet shooting, and more, private tours by appointment (C) Gibson Island Corporation, all rights reserved.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.25 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,186
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Anne Arundel County
APN
03 35019350000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 7, 2026.
Jul 27, 2020 • Active
Electrical
Addition
Electrical
Remodel
Jan 17, 2019 • Final
Electrical
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Covered Parking, Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Other
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Landscaping, Partly Wooded, Premium, Private, SideYard(s), Sloping, Trees/Wooded
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $1,006,600
Above Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 3627
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,627
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
County Tax: $11,245.45
Tax Assessed Value: $1,248,533
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $15,747.31
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2022
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Heat Pump(s), Zoned, Programmable Thermostat
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heat Pump(s), Zoned
Heating Fuel: Electric, Propane - Owned
Hot Water: 60+ Gallon Tank, Propane, Electric, Multi-tank
Sewer Septic: Private Septic Tank
Electric Available, Propane, Water Available, Cable TV Available
Water Source: Public
Location
Homeowners Association Information
HOA/Condo/Coop Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Security Gate, Other
HOA/Condo/Coop Amenities: Beach, Common Grounds, Gated Community, Jog/Walk Path, Lake, Picnic Area, Security, Water/Lake Privileges, Other
HOA Fee: $816
HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
Other Fees: $87
Other Fees Frequency: Monthly
School Information
Elementary School: BODKIN
Middle Or Junior School: CHESAPEAKE BAY
High School: CHESAPEAKE
School District Name: ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
Middle School Source: 3rd Party
High School Source: 3rd Party
School District Source: 3rd Party
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: 95 North to Route 100 East to Mountain Road, which dead ends at Gibson Island Gate House. Must have appointment with Listing Agent and be accompanied by Listing Agent.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,186
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Anne Arundel County
APN: 03 35019350000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 7, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Bodkin Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.8mi
8/10
Chesapeake Bay Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
8/10
Chesapeake High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
6/10
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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
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
69% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Gibson Island, MD • 21056
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 4.6 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$3.35M – $4.05M
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