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17709 Backbone Rd, Parkton, MD 21120
About this home
A nature lover's paradise! Bucolic vistas from every room, 3BR, 2BA rancher w/ attached 1BR guest house. Open floor plan, sunken LR w/ FP, Kit w/ updated appliances, adj vaulted FamRm. MBR w/ private BA. In-ground saline pool, incredible landscaping & gardens on 3.7 acres, stand-by generator. Stroll to Prettyboy Reservoir, Gunpowder River & hiking trails. Close to I-83, in Hereford school district.
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Tax history for 17709 Backbone Rd
*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
RC 2
Agricultural Zone
The RC2 zoning classification is established in order to foster conditions favorable to a continued agricultural use of the productive agricultural areas of Baltimore County by preventing incompatible forms and degrees of urban uses.Include but are not limited to:
- Equestrian facility
- Housing-Single unit
- Infrastructure
- Agriculture
- Park & open space
Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Off Street
Interior
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- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 2
- Interior Information
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
- Door Features: Atrium, Sliding Glass
- Entry Location: Foyer
- Interior Features: Family Room Off Kitchen, Dining Area, Master Bath(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Traditional
- Room Information
- Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer
- Fireplace Information
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces: 1
- Mantel(s)
- Basement Information
- Basement: Yes
- Connecting Stairway, Outside Entrance, Sump Pump, Partial, Unfinished
Exterior
- Property Information
- Improvement Assessed Value: $237,500
- Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
- Property Condition: Very Good
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Building Information
- Construction Not Completed
- Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation Details: Crawl Space
- Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
- Roof: Asphalt
- Structure Type: Detached
- Window Features: Bay/Bow
- Other Structures: Guest House
- Exterior Information
- Fencing: Partially, Rear
- Pool Information
- Personal Pool
- In Ground
- Lot Information
- Tidal Water: No
- Land Information
- Land Assessed Value: $108,500
Financial
- Tax Information
- County Tax: $4,130.85
- Tax Assessed Value: $346,000
- Tax Year: 2013
- Tax Annual Amount: $4,229.85
- Assessments Information
- Special Assessment Payment: Annually
- Year Assessed: 2014
Utilities
- Utilities Information
- Central Air
- Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Hot Water: Electric
- Sewer Septic: Septic Exists
- Water Source: Well, Conditioner
Location
- Location Information
- Directions: Mt. Carmel Rd west of I83- north on Prettyboy Dam Rd to Backbone Rd to cul-de-sac
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: 3.0
- Sq. Ft.: 2,324
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 3.7 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1973
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Baltimore County
- APN: 05 1600000751
Around this home
Schools
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.3mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.3mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
14% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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