PREMIUM LOT - 1.38 PRIVATE ACRES - GORGEOUS INSIDE! Welcome to 12868 Highland Rd; an incredible opportunity to own an exceptional lot in the River Hill High School district. Not only an amazing location in Highland; this home is in fantastic condition top to bottom and checks the high-demand boxes for today's buyer. This home is positioned perfectly on the lot and is surrounded by mature landscaping and trees creating a scenic and private feel. Enter on the private asphalt driveway and park in the oversized two car garage with workshop space. Send your guests around the front to the stone porch past the curved flower beds and gorgeous plantings. Enter through the Anderson storm door into the main living space complete with wood burning fireplace, fresh paint, new flooring, and new fixtures. This home has an amazing flow from the living area into the large dining room and modern kitchen, setting up perfectly for those who enjoy hosting/entertaining. The two skylights in the kitchen allow the natural light to pour into the space. The kitchen also features granite counters, custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, modern lighting, and an amazing view of the backyard. The bedrooms down the hall are freshly painted and have been recarpeted; move-in ready from day one. The primary suite stands out as another highlight with a gorgeous bathroom featuring a warm air bubble tub, and an amazing sunroom that opens up to the rear of the home through two sets of Anderson doors. The sunroom acts as the perfect morning room, home office, library/study, or additional media space. A stone patio off of the sunroom provides you with an exceptional view of the massive rear yard; the ideal place for morning coffee and reflection. The lower level of this home has also been freshly painted and recarpeted; a massive entertainment space, bar area, bonus bedroom/office, and a large storage area offer additional functional spaces to enjoy. Walk up from the rear exit in the basement to an incredible backyard entertainment area. A screened in patio, massive paver patio, mature trees, a separate barn for storage, driving range, and a gorgeous private lot are ready for summer 2023! This home is going to work perfectly for the buyer looking for a move-in ready offering, who appreciates backyard entertainment spaces (perfectly situated for pool/outdoor kitchen), wants a home that is trendy/modern, needs/appreciates garage space, has multiple vehicles to park, understands the value of an exceptional location, and desires privacy. * * KEY HIGHLIGHTS/FEATURES/AGES * * - Architectural shingle roof 2018 - Appliances 2018 - Windows 2018 - Anderson storm door - Anderson doors in rear - Stone porch - Stone patio - Screened in patio - Generator - Rough in for full bath in basement (currently a half bath) - Barn for storage - Overflow parking area - Massive garage w/ space for workshop - New LVP 2022 - Freshly painted 2023 - New carpet lower level 2023 - Septic maintained/pumped regularly 2021 - 1.38 Acres - Wood burning fireplace - Bubble tub - Granite counters - River Hill High School district - Walking distance to Boarmans - Short drive to Maple Lawn/River Hill Village Center - Short drive to Route 32 for commuters - Short drive down 108 for Montgomery County commuters.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
1.38 acresLot Size
$333Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Ricky Cantore• RE/MAX Advantage Realty
•410-740-1200 (broker)
Listed by Steve Allnutt• RE/MAX Advantage Realty
•240-295-6000 (broker)
Bought with Roma Elhabashy• The Blackstone Real Estate LLC
Unique opportunity to own rancher, completely renovated and updated. Gourmet kitchen, granite, SS appliances, new carpet, ceramic, and heat pump. Master w/ full bath and exceptional sun room overlooking wonderful views of private 1.3 acre back yard. Large fin. basement w/ bar, powder room, and extra room. Screened in porch & patio to enjoy summer! Natural gas available in community.
*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
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.38 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,646
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Howard County
APN
05 378656
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 4, 2026.
RR-DEO
Rural Residential-Density Exchange Option Overlay District
The Rural Residential District is established to allow low density residential development within a rural environment. The Rural Residential District is intended for an area of the County which is already largely committed to low density residential subdivisions. Within the RR District, agriculture is permitted as well as residential development in both cluster and non-cluster forms. Cluster development is permitted in order to protect environmental and landscape resources and to preserve agricultural land.; The DEO Overlay District is established to provide land owners in the RC and RR Districts with opportunity and incentive to preserve significant blocks of farmland in the rural area of the county. This district is also intended to encourage the clustering of residential development in areas where the development will not have an adverse impact on farm operations. To accomplish this, the DEO District allows residential density in the RC and RR Districts to be exchanged between parcels. Density exchanges in the District should result in large parcels being preserved in perpetuity, while residential development is directed toward parcels which are able to absorb the additional dwellings.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Educational/school
Fire house
Recreation
Communications tower
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized, Other
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 10
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 8
Asphalt Driveway
Attached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Exhaust Fan, Oven - Double, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Heater, Water Conditioner - Owned
Lot Features: Cleared, Landscaping, Level, Open, Premium, Private, Rear Yard
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $280,000
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,646
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 450
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,000
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
County Tax: $5,811
Tax Assessed Value: $554,167
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $7,489
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Central
Heating Fuel: Electric, Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Septic Exists
Water Source: Well
Municipal Trash: Yes
Location
School Information
Elementary School: DAYTON OAKS
Middle Or Junior School: LIME KILN
High School: RIVER HILL
School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
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: Apple Maps, Google Maps, and Waze GPS take you directly to this property. The home is located off of Highland Rd; look for the mailbox with house number on it at the end of the driveway. Home is tucked back off of the road and hidden by large trees/plantings on the border of the front yard. Tons of parking available in driveway.
Entry Floor Number: 1
Location Type: Suburban
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,646
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.38 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: Howard County
APN: 05 378656
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 4, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Dayton Oaks Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.3mi
9/10
Lime Kiln Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
10/10
River Hill High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
17% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$838,000 – $1.01M
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