OUTSTANDING 5± ACRE PROPERTY IN SMITHSBURG, MD! - NORTHERN FREDERICK COUNTY! This beautiful 5± acre lot features a home with 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, family room, kitchen, dining room, 2-car garage, and basement! The home consists of a stick-built section and a mobile home section. Home is in need of TLC. Nestled in a peaceful, wooded setting with mature trees throughout, this property is perfectly located just minutes from Cunningham Falls State Park and Catoctin Mountain Park. Whether you're looking for your next residence, a private weekend retreat, or an investment with potential, this property offers tremendous value in a desirable location. This property will be offered at auction on Wednesday July 9, 2025 @ 3:00pm. The List price in no way represents a minimum, starting, or acceptable bid.
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$185Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kaleb Hurley• Hurley Real Estate & Auctions
•717-597-9100 (broker)
•info@hurleyauctions.com (broker)
Bought with Mr. Alpha Peterson• Property Management People, Inc.
*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
4.55 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,220
Year built
1970
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Frederick County
APN
10 273080
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
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Basement Garage
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Attached Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
Construction Materials: Frame, Metal Siding, Modular/Manufactured
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $100,500
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,220
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 1,104
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $2,418
Tax Assessed Value: $212,100
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $2,418
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air, Wood Burn Stove
Heating Fuel: Oil, Wood
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: Take Leitersburg Smithsburg Rd and MD-77 E to Tower Rd. Turn right onto Tower Rd. This property will be 0.2 miles on your left. Look for signs.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,220
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.55 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: —
County: Frederick County
APN: 10 273080
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Thurmont Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 5.1mi
6/10
Thurmont Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.6mi
5/10
Catoctin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being 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
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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.
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