Stunning Private Estate on 23.83 Wooded Acres. Welcome to your private oasis! Nestled on nearly 24 secluded acres, this impressive 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath home offers over 4,500 sq. ft. of finished living space with endless possibilities to expand. A private paved driveway winds through the woods, leading to this majestic home on the hill—the perfect canvas to create your dream compound or multigenerational retreat. The spacious 3-car garage (1,248 sq. ft. ) includes a massive unfinished area above (1,353 sq. ft. ), accessible from the main home, ideal for a guest suite, studio, or recreation space. Seller upgrades include: HVAC upgrade ($30,000 value), Blacktop driveway to the home ($30,000 value), owned propane tanks. Inside, the bright sunroom welcomes you from the side entrance and flows into a large eat-in kitchen with adjoining dining room and walk-in pantry. The main level also features a grand foyer, a spacious living room with a fireplace, a main-level bedroom with a full bath, an additional powder room, a laundry room, and rear porch access—perfect for entertaining or everyday living. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a massive walk-in closet and a luxury bath. Three additional bedrooms each include private baths and walk-in closets. A hall entry leads to the 33’x41’ unfinished bonus room above the garage, providing a remarkable opportunity for customization (this space is also accessible from the garage with a private stairway). The poured concrete basement (2,240 sq. ft. ) offers abundant storage or future living space. Exterior highlights include a large shed with electricity, a dog run, and a garden area. Additional features: Dual 200-amp electrical panels, Verizon high-speed internet. This remarkable property combines privacy, size, and potential—a rare find with space to make your vision a reality!
Single-familyProperty Type
1997Year Built
23.83 acresLot Size
$208Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Amber Stapleton• Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate
•410-885-1606 (broker)
•amber@psre.net (broker)
Bought with Kate Mardis• Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster
NEARLY 24 ACRES . . . INCREDIBLY PRIVATE AND SURROUNDED BY NATURE AND WILDLIFE . . . . Open and Wooded 23 Acres with about a quarter mile driveway. Custom built with 5,754 sq. ft. of living space offering 5 Bedrooms and 4.5 Baths. Spectacular views from each room and all rooms are comfortably spacious, well appointed and full of natural light. Living room has propane fireplace. Kitchen with walk-in pantry, a great breakfast bar and the adjoining dining room is perfect for family gatherings and entertaining. Family/Florida room has abundance of windows and french doors plus 9 foot ceilings on the entire main level. 38' x 32 fully insulated walk-up attic is perfectly set up for a future In-law suite. There is foam insulation in the exterior walls, bath tubs/showers and some interior walls and ceilings for sound proofing. The three car garage has a bump out and 10 foot ceilings, work bench and access to basement. Basement is unfinished with garage door entry and 9' ceilings. Plenty of room for Boats, Four-Wheeler's and all of your Toys, as well as minutes to numerous Marina's and water activities! Currently in the Forest Stewardship Plan until 2023. So Much More and Truly A Hidden Paradise!
Public Records
Jan 4, 1991
Sold
$100,000
$22/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$60 (+1,207.2%)
$202,400 + $543,200
$745,600
2024
$5
Tax history for 699 Shady Beach Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$60 (+1,207.2%)
$202,400 + $543,200
$745,600
2024
$5
*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
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
23.83 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
7,002
Year built
1997
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cecil County
APN
05 084733
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 19, 2026.
RR
Rural Residential District
The purpose of the Rural Residential zone is to recognize existing developments and settlements in the rural and waterfront areas of the County and to provide for a manageable amount of rural residential development. It is the intent of this Ordinance to permit uses in the RR zone that do not conflict with the residential character of these areas. Low density residential development is permitted.