Tucked away in the rolling countryside of beautiful western Howard County, this exceptional home offers the perfect balance of peaceful living, modern updates, and everyday convenience. Lovingly maintained by the same owners for more than 25 years, every improvement reflects true pride of ownership, creating a property that is as move-in ready as it is inviting. Inside, you'll find five spacious bedrooms and three beautifully updated full bathrooms, along with a stunning, renovated kitchen designed to be the heart of the home. The adjoining dining area flows seamlessly to a screened-in porch, creating the perfect space to enjoy morning coffee, family dinners, or summer evenings surrounded by nature. The private primary suite offers its own relaxing retreat with a bright sunroom—an ideal spot to unwind with a book or simply take in the peaceful backyard views. Step outside and discover what truly sets this property apart. The enormous backyard offers endless possibilities for entertaining, recreation, gardening, or simply enjoying the privacy and beauty of the outdoors. Spend warm afternoons in the sparkling pool, lounge on the expansive surrounding deck, or soak in the hot tub beneath the stars. Whether you're hosting gatherings or enjoying a quiet evening at home, this backyard was made to be enjoyed. Significant updates provide peace of mind for years to come, including a new HVAC system (2025), water heater (2021), roof (2018), and replacement windows (2018). Combined with its exceptional maintenance, thoughtful improvements, and location within one of Howard County's most sought-after school districts, this is a rare opportunity to own a home that has been truly cared for inside and out. If you've been searching for space, privacy, modern updates, and an incredible outdoor lifestyle in one of western Howard County's most desirable locations, this is the one you've been waiting for.
Rural Conservation-Density Exchange Option Overlay District
The Rural Conservation District is established to conserve farmland and to encourage agricultural activities, thereby helping to ensure that commercial agriculture will continue as a long term land use and a viable economic activity within the County. The RC District is also established to preserve natural features and the rural landscape, while allowing low density, clustered residential development. Residential development is to be permitted only when it is located and designed to minimize its impact on agricultural land, farming operations, and sensitive environmental features; to create attractive rural developments; and to respect existing features of the rural landscape. The preferred land use in the RC District is agriculture. The District is intended to permit a range of uses related to agriculture, to encourage the preservation of large blocks of farmland, and to permanently protect from development the tracts of land which remain after permitted residential development has occurred. Residential lots in the district are likely to be adjacent or close to agricultural land. Residents of property within the RC District should be prepared to accept the impacts associated with normal farming practices; 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
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 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
14% 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
Mount Airy, MD • 21771
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Sun exposure
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Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Mount Airy. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 16555 Old Frederick Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $525,000 and $772,890.
Nearby comparable homes
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