THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS! This mountaintop home has owners pride throughout! Meticulously maintained, tastefully updated, spacious colonial home situated on a beautiful 5-ACRE mountaintop lot between Thurmont and Smithsburg, Md. Approximately 4 acres of open land and 1 acre of wooded land, you can establish your farmette, hunt on your own property or have a HUGE garden! Hop on the AT, fish, or kayak in Federal or State parks within MINUTES! Offered for the 1st time by the original owners. Turn-key and ready for your immediate enjoyment! This home boasts 6 BEDROOMS, 5 FULL BATHS, 2 OWNERS suites, which includes 1 on the main level with a private (additional) entrance and over 3,500 square feet of finished living space. You’ll love the updated kitchen quartz counters, bronze stainless appliances, and MAIN-LEVEL LAUNDRY. If entertaining tops you’re list, the cozy family room with gas fireplace, sunroom, and deck area with expansive views will check that box! Not to mention the wildlife and star-filled skies that will beckon you to spend more time outside! The FULL FINISHED lower level gives you the flexibility for a man cave, office, work-out room, schoolroom, etc. , and exits to the rear yard. All systems have been recently updated including the roof and HVAC with high-efficiency units. Anderson windows, low maintenance exterior siding, Trex decking, 400 amp service with 200 amps to the detached garage, Generac 22KW whole house generator with 2-100 gallon owned propane tanks…the list just keeps going! Your private HEATED in-ground “Sport Pool” will keep the kids happy all summer long and has a recently updated, high-efficiency heat pump. The detached garage will fill every CAR ENTHUSIAST'S DREAM standing at 38’X40’ with a ceiling height of 11’7”, heated AND air-conditioned! Want to add a car lift or park your camper? This garage is built for you! And then there is the location! Just minutes to Federal and State parks, Ft. Ritchie. Commutable to Frederick, Gettysburg, Hagerstown, Mount St. Mary’s University. Make this gem of a home yours! Check out the YouTube video!
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
5.01 acresLot Size
$219Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 garage spacesParking
Listed by Kim Clever• RE/MAX Results
•301-698-5005 (broker)
•sandyolson@remax.net (broker)
Bought with Ron Wolfe• Charis Realty Group
•301-831-5099 (broker)
•home@charisrealty.com (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #MDFR2007190
Redfin Estimate
$780,600
$131K since sold in June 2022$7,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 14.8% higher than the average sale price ($680K) of 6 comparable homes.
THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS! This mountaintop home has owners pride throughout! Meticulously maintained, tastefully updated, spacious colonial home situated on a beautiful 5-ACRE mountaintop lot between Thurmont and Smithsburg, Md. Approximately 4 acres of open land and 1 acre of wooded land, you can establish your farmette, hunt on your own property or have a HUGE garden! Hop on the AT, fish, or kayak in Federal or State parks within MINUTES! Offered for the 1st time by the original owners. Turn-key and ready for your immediate enjoyment! This home boasts 6 BEDROOMS, 5 FULL BATHS, 2 OWNERS suites, which includes 1 on the main level with a private (additional) entrance and over 3,500 square feet of finished living space. You’ll love the updated kitchen quartz counters, bronze stainless appliances, and MAIN-LEVEL LAUNDRY. If entertaining tops you’re list, the cozy family room with gas fireplace, sunroom, and deck area with expansive views will check that box! Not to mention the wildlife and star-filled skies that will beckon you to spend more time outside! The FULL FINISHED lower level gives you the flexibility for a man cave, office, work-out room, schoolroom, etc. , and exits to the rear yard. All systems have been recently updated including the roof and HVAC with high-efficiency units. Anderson windows, low maintenance exterior siding, Trex decking, 400 amp service with 200 amps to the detached garage, Generac 22KW whole house generator with 2-100 gallon owned propane tanks…the list just keeps going! Your private HEATED in-ground “Sport Pool” will keep the kids happy all summer long and has a recently updated, high-efficiency heat pump. The detached garage will fill every CAR ENTHUSIAST'S DREAM standing at 38’X40’ with a ceiling height of 11’7”, heated AND air-conditioned! Want to add a car lift or park your camper? This garage is built for you! And then there is the location! Just minutes to Federal and State parks, Ft. Ritchie. Commutable to Frederick, Gettysburg, Hagerstown, Mount St. Mary’s University. Make this gem of a home yours! Check out the YouTube video!
BRIGHT MLS #1000203109
Oct 3, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Oct 3, 2017
Listed
$799,900
$225/sq ft
MRIS #FR10055984
Oct 3, 2017
Listed
*
Oct 3, 2017
Delisted
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,198 (−2.2%)
$100,500 + $534,200
$634,700
2024
$6,335 (+18.1%)
2023
$5,364 (+2.6%)
2022
$5,226 (+1.8%)
$90,000 + $359,100
$449,100
2021
$5,134 (+3.7%)
2020
$4,952 (+4.1%)
2019
$4,758 (+3.3%)
$90,000 + $323,600
$413,600
2018
$4,605 (+5.4%)
2017
$4,371 (+9.3%)
$90,000 + $273,600
$363,600
2015
$4,000 (+0.9%)
$90,000 + $238,700
$328,700
2014
$3,965 (+8.1%)
2013
$3,668 (+3.8%)
2012
$3,534 (+3.9%)
2011
$3,403
2010
$3,403 (+25.8%)
2009
$2,704
Tax history for 14044 Fox Tower Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,198 (−2.2%)
$100,500 + $534,200
$634,700
2024
$6,335 (+18.1%)
2023
$5,364 (+2.6%)
2022
$5,226 (+1.8%)
$90,000 + $359,100
$449,100
2021
$5,134 (+3.7%)
2020
$4,952 (+4.1%)
2019
$4,758 (+3.3%)
$90,000 + $323,600
$413,600
2018
$4,605 (+5.4%)
2017
$4,371 (+9.3%)
$90,000 + $273,600
$363,600
2015
$4,000 (+0.9%)
$90,000 + $238,700
$328,700
2014
$3,965 (+8.1%)
2013
$3,668 (+3.8%)
2012
$3,534 (+3.9%)
2011
$3,403
2010
$3,403 (+25.8%)
2009
$2,704
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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 Sq. Ft: 1,000
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 5
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Split System
Heating Type: Heat Pump
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Gas/Log
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl
Building Type: Single Family
Pool Information
Pool Type: Vinyl
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: RED FOX FARMS SEC 02
Living Sq. Ft: 3,562
Building Sq. Ft: 3,954
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2 Story With Basement
Legal Description: LT 6 SEC 2 5.014 ACRES RED FOX FARMS
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,912
Garage / Carport Type: Attached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 218,236
Legal Lot Number: 6
Acres: 5.01
Zoning Code: RC
State Use Description: EXEMPT
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Private
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: 10
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,562
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: Yes
Accessible: Yes
Lot Size: 5.01 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1994
Year Renovated: 2025
County: Frederick County
APN: 10 276764
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Green, Pool
Home facts updated by owner on Feb 28, 2025
Around this home
Schools
Thurmont Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 4.9mi
6/10
Thurmont Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.5mi
5/10
Catoctin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.4mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
7 days above 96° expected this year, 16 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 9.1 hours in
June and 3.9 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.1 hrs
3.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$742,000 – $898,000
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