OFF MARKET

Off market jan 2020 for $357K

$493,640

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,435/mo

•

1,695

sq ft

1944 John Shirk Rd, Taneytown, MD 21787

About this home

Gorgeous custom rancher on 1.5 acres. Highest quality construction and beautifully maintained. 2 X 6 exterior walls. Brick exterior on ll four side. Solid wood doorsand stained trim. Recently painted and refreshed. Real hardwood floors, custom eat-in kitchen with granite countertops. Newer 50 year roof, unfinished basement with 13 course foundation provides loads of storage space and future potential living area. Enjoy the outdoors with ample outdoor living area with glass enclosed back porch and large stamped concrete patio with gazebo. . Oversized 2 car garage plus a 20 X 20 outbuilding with electric, phone and intercom. Numerous upgrades, see list under "Documents" Pre-sale inspected by Beesure Home Inspections, see report under" Documents". Located minutes from grocery store, pharmacy, schools and medical and dental facilities. Short drive to Frederick and Westminster and easy commute in to Baltimore. Quiet setting, pastoral views, surrounded by farmland. This is the one you have been waiting for. 14 gallon per minute well. Seller prefers closing with Lawyers Signature Settlement. Offers are due by 2:00 Tuesday December 17. Please contact listing agent if you will be submitting an offer.

Single-familyProperty Type

1991Year Built

1.5 acresLot Size

$291Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Barry Weller • Radcliffe Realty Group, LLC

•301-663-6444 (broker)

Bought with Karen Hecht • Heritage Realty Services

•410-489-7900 (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #MDCR193526

Redfin Estimate

$493,640

$137K since sold in January 2020$7,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 27.2% higher than the average sale price ($388K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$420,000
A
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SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$370,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,507 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$400,000
C
3 beds3 baths1,720 sq ft
213 Roth Ave, Taneytown, MD 21787
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$378,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,520 sq ft
105 Ridge Ave, Taneytown, MD 21787
SOLD DEC 29, 2025
$380,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,560 sq ft
4939 Middleburg Rd, Taneytown, MD 21787
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN SEP 7, 2026
$380,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,040 sq ft
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Market trends in 21787, MD

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.6%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$380K

$164 MoM

Avg. days on market

32d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

New listings for sale

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4 beds3.5 baths2,985 sq ft
554 Kenan St, Taneytown, MD 21787
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Sale history for 1944 John Shirk Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,657 (+5.4%)

$130,000 + $331,600

$461,600

2025

$4,420 (+5.4%)

$130,000 + $331,600

$461,600

2024

$4,191 (+5.4%)

2023

$3,976 (+4.3%)

2022

$3,812 (+4.5%)

$130,000 + $219,700

$349,700

2021

$3,648 (+4.7%)

2020

$3,483 (−0.9%)

2019

$3,514 (+0.9%)

$130,000 + $175,700

$305,700

2018

$3,483 (−0.9%)

$130,000 + $175,700

$305,700

2017

$3,516

$130,000 + $178,700

$308,700

2016

$3,516 (−0.8%)

$130,000 + $178,700

$308,700

2015

$3,546 (−0.9%)

$130,000 + $181,300

$311,300

2014

$3,578

2013

$3,578 (−7.1%)

2012

$3,851 (+3.0%)

2011

$3,738 (+7.3%)

2010

$3,483 (+7.3%)

2009

$3,246

Tax history for 1944 John Shirk Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,657 (+5.4%)

$130,000 + $331,600

$461,600

2025

$4,420 (+5.4%)

$130,000 + $331,600

$461,600

2024

$4,191 (+5.4%)

2023

$3,976 (+4.3%)

2022

$3,812 (+4.5%)

$130,000 + $219,700

$349,700

2021

$3,648 (+4.7%)

2020

$3,483 (−0.9%)

2019

$3,514 (+0.9%)

$130,000 + $175,700

$305,700

2018

$3,483 (−0.9%)

$130,000 + $175,700

$305,700

2017

$3,516

$130,000 + $178,700

$308,700

2016

$3,516 (−0.8%)

$130,000 + $178,700

$308,700

2015

$3,546 (−0.9%)

$130,000 + $181,300

$311,300

2014

$3,578

2013

$3,578 (−7.1%)

2012

$3,851 (+3.0%)

2011

$3,738 (+7.3%)

2010

$3,483 (+7.3%)

2009

$3,246

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.51 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,695

Year built

1991

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Carroll County

APN

01 030442

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 21, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Additional Storage Area, Inside Access
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Attached Garage, Driveway

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Brick, Gas/Propane

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Other

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Accessibility Features: 36"+ wide Halls
Horse: No
Improvement Assessed Value: $175,700
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Batts Insulation
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached

Lot Information
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $130,000

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,695
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
County Tax: $3,454
Tax Assessed Value: $305,700
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: $3,514

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2019

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Sewer Septic: Septic Exists, Community Septic Tank, Private Septic Tank
Water Source: Well

Location

School Information
School District Name: CARROLL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: Rt 194 to R on Middleburg Rd. L on Otterdale Mill Rd. L on John Shirk rd.

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,695
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.51 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1991
Year Renovated: —
County: Carroll County
APN: 01 030442

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 21, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.7mi

6/10

Northwest Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

7/10

Francis Scott Key High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi

8/10

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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

0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

10% 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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$469,000 – $568,000

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Home values near 1944 John Shirk Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1932 John Shirk Road, Taneytown, MD - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2196 Sq. Ft.	$492,285
2061 Feeser Road North, Taneytown, MD - Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5317 Sq. Ft.	$941,317

Address	Redfin Estimate
2032 Feeser Road North, Taneytown, MD 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1288 Sq. Ft.	$365,158
2233 Otterdale Mill Road, Taneytown, MD - Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3248 Sq. Ft.	$628,153

Address	Redfin Estimate
2080 Otterdale Mill Road, Taneytown, MD 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 864 Sq. Ft.	$289,415
4795 Feeser Road West, Taneytown, MD - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1536 Sq. Ft.	$375,439

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