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5242 Babylon Rd, Taneytown, MD 21787
About this home
Welcome to 5242 Babylon Road! Discover timeless charm in this all-brick ranch-style home on nearly half an acre with scenic views. The main level features living room, 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, a nice sized eat-in kitchen. Kitchen includes double oven, cook top, and solid wood cabinets. This well-maintained home offers gleaming hardwood floors that look like new and warm wood paneled walls. A cedar clothes closet adds a touch of luxury. The enclosed breezeway/sun room between the house and attached 1-car garage leads to the private back yard designed for relaxation and entertainment with a fenced patio and in-ground swimming pool. Enjoy unobstructed views of beautiful fields and farmland at both the front and rear. The full finished basement includes an additional ¾ bath and lots of additional living space. The attic offers extra storage. Practical features include oil furnace (1991) with dual-zone system, central A/C, private well and septic system, 3 sheds in the expansive back yard, wood stove hookup in basement, as well as built-in hookup for a generator. With its solid brick construction, timeless appeal, and tranquil setting, this home is a rare find. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this peaceful retreat your own!
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Sale history for 5242 Babylon Rd
$155/sq ft
$143/sq ft
$143/sq ft
Tax history for 5242 Babylon Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- # of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
- # of Attached Carport Spaces: 2
- Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
- # of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 3
- Has Garage
- # of Garage Spaces: 1
- Attached Carport, Attached Garage, Driveway
Interior
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- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
- # of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
- # of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 1
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 2
- Interior Information
- Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
- Wall & Ceiling Types: Wood Walls
- Basement Information
- Basement: Yes
- Full, Fully Finished, Heated, Interior Access
Exterior
- Property Information
- Not Federal Flood Zone
- Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 869
- Improvement Assessed Value: $168,800
- Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Building Information
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Foundation Details: Block
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Roof: Shingle
- Structure Type: Detached
- Pool Information
- Personal Pool
- Fenced, In Ground
- Lot Information
- Lot Features: Adjoins - Open Space
- Tidal Water: No
- Land Information
- Land Assessed Value: $90,000
- Above Grade Information
- Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 361
- Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
- Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,230
- Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
- Below Grade Information
- Finished Sq.Ft.: 869
- Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
- Tax Information
- County Tax: $2,728
- Tax Assessed Value: $241,433
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tax Annual Amount: $2,788
- Assessments Information
- Year Assessed: 2024
- Lease Information
- Lease Considered: No
Utilities
- Utilities Information
- Central Air
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Baseboard - Hot Water, Zoned
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Hot Water: Oil
- Sewer Septic: Septic Exists
- Water Source: Private
Location
- School Information
- School District Name: CARROLL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District Source: Listing Agent
- Location Information
- Outside City Limits
- Directions: Coming from Liberty Road, turn onto Georgetown Road, in . 9 mile turn right onto Babylon Road, go . 4 mile and the home is on the right.
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: 2.0
- Sq. Ft.: 1,798
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 0.48 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1962
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Carroll County
- APN: 03 010856
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.2mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 11.5mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 12.1mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
8% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in June and 4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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