HORSE CENTS. .. Looking for a horsy gentleman's farm but priced out of the market? Cross the Potomac River out of Shepherdstown to the MD side of the river & snap up this quaint 2BR, 1BA cottage on 4.14 acres priced cheaper than a building lot. Property is fenced, has horse stables and is adjacent to the Toe Path Trail & Potomac River. 5 minutes to Shepherdstown, 5 minutes to historic Sharpsburg.
*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
—
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.14 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
960
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Washington County
APN
01 002961
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 19, 2026.
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Preservation District
The purpose of this district is to prescribe a zoning category for those areas where, because of natural geographic factors and existing land uses, it is considered feasible and desirable to conserve open spaces, water supply sources, woodland areas, wildlife and other natural resources. This district includes the County’s designated Rural Legacy Area, federal lands, state parks, state wildlife management areas, county parks, Edgemont Watershed, and most of the mountaintops and the Potomac River.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Manufacturing
Public service
Educational/school
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Off Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Interior Features: Combination Kitchen/Dining
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
Bedroom 2, Bedroom 1
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $57,930
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Other Structures: Above Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Horse Stable
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $105,650
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 960
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $1,733.95
Tax Assessed Value: $163,580
Tax Year: 2010
Tax Annual Amount: $1,733.95
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2011
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Baseboard
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Septic Exists
Water Source: Well
Location
Location Information
Directions: From I-70 take Rt. 65 south to Sharpsburg. Turn right onto MD-34. Turn left on Canal Road just before crossing the Potomac River. 17212 Canal Road is on the left and is well marked on both of the trees on each side of the lane.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 960
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.14 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: —
County: Washington County
APN: 01 002961
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Sharpsburg Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.8mi
5/10
Boonsboro Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.7mi
8/10
Boonsboro High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.6mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
3% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Sharpsburg, MD • 21782
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 3.8 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.1 hrs
3.8 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$220,000 – $267,000
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