A RARE and EXCEPTIONAL offering! Truly magnificent, stately, charming beyond compare- warm & inviting historic 1917 built home on gorgeous, sprawling 3.79 acre lot! Grand "Neo Classical Revivalist" Style, 3-levels, 5 bedrooms total which include a private 3rd floor bedroom suite, 2.5 baths - 5269 total interior sf - formerly known as the "Arthur Forsyth House. " Elegantly sited on 3.79 fenced acres, the main house is stunningly beautiful, flooded with natural light, and full of original features and classic characteristics, such as high ceilings, original hardwood floors, artistic doorways & mantels, wide center halls, reproduction tin ceilings, and much more. The residence exudes sophisticated charm and promotes open style living with scenic views of trees and greenery. Two driveways (private, front and rear) lead to the main house, with its wide and open wrap-around porch and classic "Porte Cochere" (covered carport). The grand front entrance brings you to a cozy living room with an original brick fireplace, which also adjoins to a welcoming sitting room. Large pocket doors then lead into an open formal dining room resplendent with classic details, which in turn, connects to a picturesque sun room with walls of windows on 2-sides. A fabulous open kitchen, with expansive center island and table space, also boasts custom-built pantry and shelving throughout. Wide original stairs with bannister take you to the second level, featuring 4 large bedrooms total, renovated full bath, and a study/library room! Each room is unique with their own original period characteristics. The third floor boasts an expansive additional bedroom suite with adjoining en-suite/full bath w/ clawfoot tub and vintage fixtures! Loads of attic storage space as well! Partially finished lower level houses utilities, laundry, work shop area and plentiful storage areas. A rear sitting porch, a main level screen porch, and a second level Victorian sleeping porch complete the picture! The outside grounds are truly spectacular, featuring a classic well house, large flagstone patio, a recently constructed Victorian style 2-car, 2-story garage complete with attached potting barn/farmer's shed, a charming stand-alone cottage with electricity, a custom-built covered bridge (also w/ electricity) over a dry creek bed, and lovely gardens flanked by green pastures. Two separate garden areas; an established and charming rose (multiple varieties of roses) garden and an expansive flower/vegetable garden are ready to enjoy! Grand mature trees, including tall pines, gorgeous beech trees, and stunning sycamores, dot the grounds. The property provides perfect spaces for peaceful everyday living and entertaining. A PICTURESQUE LOCATION - CLOSE TO OUTDOOR WALKING PATHS, WATERFRONT PARKS, AND RESTAURANTS! HISTORIC SYKESVILLE, OLNEY, BROOKEVILLE, ELLICOTT CITY, FREDERICK, AND BALTIMORE NEARBY!
*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
5
Baths
2.5
Stories
4
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
165,092
Year renovated
2021
Sq. Ft.
3,646
Year built
1917
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Howard County
APN
04 322584
Parking Spaces
8
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views
Last updated by owner on May 10, 2023.
RC-DEO
Rural Conservation-Density Exchange Option Overlay District
The Rural Conservation District is established to conserve farmland and to encourage agricultural activities, thereby helping to ensure that commercial agriculture will continue as a long term land use and a viable economic activity within the County. The RC District is also established to preserve natural features and the rural landscape, while allowing low density, clustered residential development. Residential development is to be permitted only when it is located and designed to minimize its impact on agricultural land, farming operations, and sensitive environmental features; to create attractive rural developments; and to respect existing features of the rural landscape. The preferred land use in the RC District is agriculture. The District is intended to permit a range of uses related to agriculture, to encourage the preservation of large blocks of farmland, and to permanently protect from development the tracts of land which remain after permitted residential development has occurred. Residential lots in the district are likely to be adjacent or close to agricultural land. Residents of property within the RC District should be prepared to accept the impacts associated with normal farming practices; The DEO Overlay District is established to provide land owners in the RC and RR Districts with opportunity and incentive to preserve significant blocks of farmland in the rural area of the county. This district is also intended to encourage the clustering of residential development in areas where the development will not have an adverse impact on farm operations. To accomplish this, the DEO District allows residential density in the RC and RR Districts to be exchanged between parcels. Density exchanges in the District should result in large parcels being preserved in perpetuity, while residential development is directed toward parcels which are able to absorb the additional dwellings.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Educational/school
Fire house
Recreation
Communications tower
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
# of Attached Carport Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Oversized, Additional Storage Area
Other, Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Partial, Outside Entrance, Workshop, Full
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $335,000
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Very Good
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
# of Levels (Total): 4
Foundation Details: Slab, Concrete Perimeter, Brick/Mortar
Main Entrance Orientation: Southwest
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Screened, Wrap Around, Enclosed
Roof: Slate
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Screens, Storm
Other Structures: Garage(s), Office/Studio, Other, Utility Building
Building Not Winterized
Exterior Information
Outbuilding(s), Secure Storage, Other, Extensive Hardscape, Stone Retaining Walls
Fencing: Fully
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $210,900
Above Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 1623
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,646
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
County Tax: $5,641
Tax Assessed Value: $523,467
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $7,284
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2021
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cable, Satellite
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
200+ Amp Service
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Propane - Owned
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Septic = # of BR
Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Propane, Phone Available
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
Elementary School: BUSHY PARK
Middle Or Junior School: GLENWOOD
High School: GLENELG
School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Cross Street: 97/Georgia Ave & Old Frederick Rd
Directions: North on Georgia Ave, through Brookeville, continue on RT 97 for about 12 miles. Turn right on Old Frederick Rd, first house immediately on the left. You can't miss it!!
Location Type: Rural
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,646
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 8
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 3.79 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1917
Year Renovated: 2021
County: Howard County
APN: 04 322584
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views
Home facts updated by owner on May 10, 2023
Around this home
Schools
Bushy Park Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.5mi
8/10
Glenwood Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
10/10
Glenelg High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi
10/10
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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
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
12% 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
Sykesville, MD • 21784
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.2 hrs
4.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.03M – $1.25M
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