.. .PLEASE CALL FOR PRIVATE SHOWINGS. .. .Beautiful 203 acre farm, not in conservation or preservation, with breathtaking vistas in every direction. There are 167.2 tillable acres, 25 wooded acres, 2 ponds, and a stream. There is a 16x60 concrete floor pole barn with an attached 12x60 covered storage garage. This beautiful custom built all brick with a 2 car attached garage was built in 1994 with 3,624 finished square feet has 5 bedrooms, 3 full, and one half bath * The freshly painted main level with hardwood flooring and new lighting fixtures features a 14x16 sunroom with HVAC, and a gas fireplace that opens to the kitchen/breakfast nook and a paver patio. The fully updated kitchen, with new stainless appliances and cherry cabinetry, opens to the separate spacious dining room, breakfast area, and family room with a gas fireplace and new flat screen television above the fireplace. The family room also opens to he updated rear deck, There is fully updated half bath and den/office or potential bedroom that opens to a separate covered front porch with a separate entrance and spectacular view * * The upper level has been freshly painted neutral, with new carpeting. This level has a separate zone of heat-pump heating and cooling. There is a spacious owner's suite with skylights and an attached sitting room/second bedroom with French doors that could be a nursery. The fully updated luxury master bath features a jetted tub, separate walk-in shower, new cabinetry, and new lighting fixtures. The fully updated hall bath has double sinks and ceramic flooring. Bedrooms 2,3,and 4 have new carpeting as well. There is a an additional bedroom suite with a skylight and a separate entrance from the garage. This area could be a great guest suite, teen suite, or in-law suite. * * * * The lower level has been freshly painted, and ready to finish to your specifications, with a new washer and dryer in the laundry area. There is a walk-up stairway to the patio. A new backup wood-burning stainless steel furnace has been installed into the ductwork for the main and lower level heat-pump system. There is a one year HMS home warranty included with the sale * * * * * The property has many possibilities such as livestock, equestrian training/breeding, therapeutic riding/trail riding, horse rehabilitation, winery, wedding venue, and more (check with Frederick County Planning and Zoning). The property cannot be further subdivided. A railroad track easement traverses the property * The buyer agrees to keep the property in Agricultural zoning at settlement for a minimum of 5 years, if not, the buyer would need to pay an Agricultural transfer tax. The property is farmed by the owner who reserves all rights to any crops planted for that growing season prior to the sale. The neighbor farmer may want to rent a portion of the property from the buyer for crops.
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Market trends in 21778, MD
Last updated October 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-list price
98.5%
1.5% MoM
Median sale price
$398K
$43K MoM
Avg. days on market
98d
65 days MoM
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Sale history for 8701-A Rocky Ridge Rd
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #MDFR254208
Sep 17, 2020
Listing Removed
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Aug 6, 2020
Contingent
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Jul 29, 2020
Price Changed
$1,400,000
$386/sq ft
May 20, 2020
Price Changed
$1,599,000
$441/sq ft
Mar 13, 2020
Price Changed
$1,699,000
$469/sq ft
Jan 14, 2020
Price Changed
$1,800,000
$497/sq ft
Sep 30, 2019
Listed
$1,900,000
$524/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #MDFR249284
Sep 17, 2020
Listing Removed
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Sep 16, 2020
Sold
$1,550,000
$428/sq ft
Sep 15, 2020
Pending
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Aug 6, 2020
Contingent
—
Jul 29, 2020
Price Changed
$1,400,000
$386/sq ft
May 20, 2020
Price Changed
$1,599,000
$441/sq ft
Mar 13, 2020
Price Changed
$1,699,000
$469/sq ft
Jan 14, 2020
Price Changed
$1,800,000
$497/sq ft
Aug 5, 2019
Listed
$1,900,000
$524/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003701194
Dec 13, 2013
Sold
$1,100,000
$304/sq ft
Oct 16, 2013
Listing Removed
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Sep 4, 2013
Listed
$1,199,000
$331/sq ft
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203 acre farm located on a knoll outside of Thurmont w/ spectacular mountain views! 2 ponds, stream, appox. 25 acres of woods w/ the rest crop farmed. Custom all brick colonial with 3300 + sq ft , 5 bedrooms. Room over garage has full bath, TV room & bedroom w/ private access possible inlaw suite, main level office could be used a bedroom. 16 x 60 pole barn with 12x 16 shed roof for storage. 1 lot right
BRIGHT MLS #1009501004
May 1, 2013
Listing Removed
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Dec 7, 2011
Listed
$1,199,000
$331/sq ft
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Public record
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Zoning
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Frederick County
APN
1115336781
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Last updated by owner on Mar 13, 2024.
A
Agricultural District
The purpose of the Agricultural District (A) is to preserve productive agricultural land and the character and quality of the rural environment and to prevent urbanization where roads and other public facilities are scaled to meet only rural needs.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Winery & vineyard
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Mobile home park
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
Other Structures: Machine Shed, Pole Barn, 2nd Garage, Run-in Shed
Exterior Information
Outbuilding(s)
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Backs to Trees, Partly Wooded, Pond, Stream/Creek
Has Water View
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Additional Parcels
Additional Parcels Description: There are two adjoining parcels. The home is on a 6.89 acre parcel. The farm consists of 196.32 acres
Land Assessed Value: $86,000
Above Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 0
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,624
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: Yes
County Tax: $5,206
Tax Assessed Value: $455,400
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $5,354
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Heat Pump(s), Programmable Thermostat, Zoned
Cooling Fuel: Electric
200+ Amp Service, Underground
Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Mound System
Phone Connected, Electric Available, Under Ground
Water Source: Well
Municipal Trash: No
Location
School Information
School District Name: FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: From MD-15 turn onto Old Frederick Road, Old Frederick Road becomes Creagerstown Road, right onto Old Frederick Road, left onto Rocky Ridge Road to entrance driveway. Follow signage to the home.
Entry Floor Number: 1
Location Type: Rural
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Frederick County
APN: 1115336781
Home facts updated by county records on Mar 13, 2024
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Thurmont Primary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 1.4mi
Thurmont Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
5/10
Catoctin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
10% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.92M – $2.33M
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