Open Sunday -March 12th 12-2pm "Mayfair", built in 1812, was the original home and farmland of what is now widely known as Mays Chapel. This estate is perfectly situated on just about 5 acres of land, up a private drive, nicely elevated above Greenpoint Rd. Surrounded by mature trees, in a wonderfully cloistered setting, this estate offers the primary stone home with over 6000 square feet of living space, an in ground pool, a barn. This offering includes two separately deeded properties, the primary home , which sits on 3.044 acres, and one separately deeded lot on 1.506 acres which has been approved by Baltimore County for development. Recent improvements in 2022, include the addition of an energy efficient Bosch Central A/C system, and upgraded electric service (400 amps). Freshly lacquer painted kitchen and den cabinets, with all new hinges and hardware; new quartz countertop, sink and faucet, powder room renovated with new tile, toilet, sink, faucet and mirror. These recent updates modernize the home without detracting from the charm and character of this historical property. The 19th century Federal style home is a one of a kind, rich with history and charm. Built using solid random stone from the surrounding land, significant additions have been made throughout the years, to the north, south and west of the original structure. Today, the home features 5 bedrooms, 4 and 1/2 baths, and an attached 3 car garage. A barn, built in 1756, is located towards the rear of the property with a large rubble stone chimney. In 2017, the home served as the Baltimore Symphony Decorator Show House, and many of the decorator influences remain in the house today. A traditional entry foyer which showcases the lovely wrap-around stair case, leads to the formal living areas. Once inside the foyer, note the striking stain glassed fan light transom window and decorative sidelights that grace the front door. Hardwood floors, 10 foot high ceilings, and attractive millwork are found throughout main floor of the home. The formal living room features a wood burning fireplace and French doors that lead to the north addition which is currently featured as a recreation room. The spacious recreation room boasts exposed beams, vaulted ceilings, and one full wall of exposed rumble stone, which was originally the exterior wall to the house. The recreation room also provides convenient access to the in-ground pool in the rear of the house, this 3 season room has no heat or AC. The formal dining room features chair rail, and crown, dentil, molding. The kitchen, located towards the rear of the house, is generously sized and features a wood burning fireplace, and offers access to the pool and rear patio. The sun-filled family room is accessible from the kitchen and the dining room. It offers a wall of handsome built-ins, and a second staircase for informal access to the second floor. The second floor offers four bedrooms. The first bedroom to the left of the stairs is spacious and features a wood burning fireplace and a private bath. The primary bedroom suite of rooms is located to the right of the stairs. The primary bedroom area features a sitting room, a private bath, a laundry, and dressing room. This area could be re-configured in endless ways to create the ideal version of your own dreamy retreat. Two additional bedrooms on the second floor share a full bath. The fifth bedroom is located on the third floor and also features its own private bath. A bonus room located in the gable features a unique, fan-light and view of the county. The property has been subdivided. The house and additional outbuildings are located on 3.044 acres. One additional lots on 1.506 acres is included in this offering. Supporting documents are available upon requests.
Single-familyProperty Type
1812Year Built
4.55 acresLot Size
$251Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Tracy Philips• Cummings & Co. Realtors
•410-823-0033 (broker)
•realtor@cummingsrealtors.com (broker)
Listed by Julie Sawyer• Cummings & Co. Realtors
•410-823-0033 (broker)
•realtor@cummingsrealtors.com (broker)
Bought with Anthony Polakoff• Monument Sotheby's International Realty
*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
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Baths
4.5
Stories
2.5
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
3.04 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
6,322
Year built
1756
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Baltimore County
APN
08 1600007401
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
DR 3.5
Density Residential, 3.5 dwelling units per acre
The D.R. zoning classifications are established, pursuant to the legislative findings set forth above, in order to: Foster a greater variety in housing types within future residential developments; Allow more feasible preservation of natural features and induce the reservation of ample and more suitably designed open spaces and parks, in order to better satisfy the needs of residents without economic disadvantage to developers; Allow greater flexibility in subdivision-development planning and provide for the inducement of more creative as well as more economic approaches to residential development, with the goal of desirable and distinctive identity and character of individual residential locales; Provide the means to satisfy differing housing-market requirements without rezoning, and thus without disruptive changes in density potential; Provide for the application of residential zoning classifications in a manner more nearly in accord with comprehensive plans and comprehensive-planning goals and Provide greater certainty about dwelling types and densities within existing communities with the goal of conserving and maintaining these areas.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Research & development
Public service
Educational / school
Communications tower
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Features: Basement Garage, Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access