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2978 Back Landing Rd, Preston, MD 21655
About this home
Country farmhouse at the end of the lane offers space, privacy & water views of Hunting Creek. Geothermal heating system, all new windows, vegetable garden area, workshop, attached 2-car garage with many updates. 1860 portion of home was moved to current location and added onto in the 80's. Schedule a showing today for this 4 BR/3 BA, spacious family home situated on a beautiful country lot!
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Tax history for 2978 Back Landing Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener
- # of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
- Has Garage
- # of Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage, Paved Driveway, Attached
- Off Street, Driveway, Attached Garage, Detached Garage
Interior
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
- # of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 3
- Interior Information
- Appliances: Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
- Entry Location: Foyer
- Interior Features: Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Island, Dining Area, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Chair Railings, Upgraded Countertops, Crown Moldings, Window Treatments, Master Bath(s), Double/Dual Staircase, Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Traditional
- Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
- Room Information
- Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry
- Fireplace Information
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces: 1
- Basement Information
- Basement: No
Exterior
- Property Information
- Irrigation Water Rights
- Improvement Assessed Value: $160,000
- Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
- Property Condition: Very Good
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Building Information
- Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
- Foundation Details: Block, Crawl Space
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Roof: Metal, Asphalt
- Structure Type: Detached
- Other Structures: Shed
- Exterior Information
- Satellite Dish
- Lot Information
- Lot Features: Partly Wooded
- Has Water View
- Tidal Water: No
- Land Information
- Land Assessed Value: $97,100
- Dock Information
- Dock/Slip Conveys: No
- Above Grade Information
- Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,719
- Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
- Tax Information
- County Tax: $2,566.20
- Tax Assessed Value: $257,100
- Tax Year: 2017
- Tax Annual Amount: $2,626.20
- Assessments Information
- Special Assessment Payment: Annually
- Year Assessed: 2018
Utilities
- Utilities Information
- Cooling Type: Geothermal, Programmable Thermostat, Ceiling Fan(s), Zoned, Wall Unit
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Geothermal Heat Pump, Programmable Thermostat, Wall Unit, Zoned
- Heating Fuel: Geo-thermal, Bottled Gas/Propane
- Hot Water: Electric
- Sewer Septic: Septic Exists
- DSL Available
- Water Source: Well
Location
- School Information
- School District Name: CAROLINE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Location Information
- Directions: From Rt. 331 in downtown Preston, turn onto Back Landing Road. Follow to end. 2978 is last house on the right at end of road.
- Location Type: Creek
- Mean Low Water Feet: 0
- Waterfrontage Information
- Distance To Body Of Water: Less than 1 Block
- Water Oriented
- Water Body Type: Creek
- Water Body Name: HUNTING CREEK
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: 3.0
- Sq. Ft.: 2,719
- Stories: 1.5
- Lot Size: 2.58 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1860
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Caroline County
- APN: 4 19423
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.6mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.5mi
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 104° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
66% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in June and 5 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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