Envision your custom home tucked in the woods. 6 BR conventional perc, mature trees & gentle slope ideal for walkout basement. 4.2+ acres per boundary survey (SDAT not correct). Must walk into interior of lot to appreciate the mature woods & the level of privacy offered. Buyer to pick builder of buyer's choice. Seller installed well prior to settlement per contract of sale.
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.21 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,553
Year built
2023
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Frederick County
APN
10 271991
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
RC
Resource Conservation Zoning District
The purpose of the Resource Conservation Zoning District is to allow low intensity uses and activities which are compatible with the goal of resource conservation to be located within mountain and rural wooded areas. Areas within this district include mountain areas, rural woodlands, and cultural, scenic, and recreation resource areas. Environmentally sensitive areas within the resource conservation zone, including FEMA floodplain, steep slopes, wetlands and the habitats of threatened and endangered species, will be protected from development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Winery & vineyard
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Mobile home park
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Lot Information
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Trees/Wooded
Lot Size Dimensions: LotLength:525 X LotWidth:340
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Current Use: Land/Lot Only
Possible Use: Residential
Farm Information
Farm Land Preservation: No
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $83,467
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $978.23
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer Septic: Gravity Sept Fld, Septic Exists
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
Elementary School: SABILLASVILLE
Middle Or Junior School: THURMONT
High School: CATOCTIN
School District Name: FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
Middle School Source: 3rd Party
High School Source: 3rd Party
School District Source: 3rd Party
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: Take MD Rt 77 from Thurmont or Smithsburg. Turn south onto Tower Road, proceed 1.9 miles to lot on SW corner of Tower and John Draper Roads.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,553
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.21 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2023
Year Renovated: —
County: Frederick County
APN: 10 271991
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Thurmont Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 5.6mi
6/10
Thurmont Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.2mi
5/10
Catoctin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.3mi
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
4 days above 96° expected this year, 9 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
4% 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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Historical weather
Smithsburg, MD • 21783
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 3.8 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$226,000 – $274,000
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