Exceptional Properties. Exceptional Clients. A true hidden gem, 1711 Thornton Ridge Road combines privacy, polished interiors, and exceptional convenience. Tucked at the end of a long private driveway, this charming white-brick home sits on nearly two acres of level, beautifully landscaped grounds, just minutes from Ruxton, Greenspring Station, I-83, I-695, and walkable to Riderwood Elementary School. Inside, four bedrooms and two full and two half baths are complemented by hardwood floors, crown molding, built-ins, plantation shutters, and thoughtfully curated finishes. The sun-drenched kitchen appointed with all new windows overlooking the backyard features abundant storage, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, brand-new range, and a wet bar sink. Nearby, the welcoming and cozy mudroom/warming room offers six built-in lockers and a charming wood-stove hearth. The expansive family room features handsome built-ins, while the dining space with banquette opens to the large bluestone patio, creating an inviting connection to the outdoors. Additional living space awaits in the elegant living room centering around a wood-burning fireplace, which opens through French doors to the patio and backyard-perfect for entertaining. The partially finished lower level is complete with built-ins, storage, a half bath, and gym. A detached three-car garage with a large bonus room on the second level and an additional porch off the back offers more entertaining space and storage options. Recent improvements include a brand new roof (2023) and gutters, exterior paint (2023), Roth oil tank (2023), interior paint (2024), and bluestone front walk and basement flooring (2025). This rare home offers the best of both worlds: the tranquility and privacy of a country estate with the convenience of being in the heart of town.
Single-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
1.77 acresLot Size
$436Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Margee Sullivan• AB & Co Realtors, Inc.
•443-275-7188 (broker)
Bought with Elise Brennan• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
Est. $3,692 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1711 Thornton Ridge Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #MDBC2174500
Oct 6, 2026
Sold
$1,450,000
$436/sq ft
Sep 15, 2026
Pending
—
Sep 9, 2026
Pending
—
Sep 9, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Sep 8, 2026
Listed
$1,399,000
$420/sq ft
Sep 4, 2026
Coming Soon
$1,399,000
$420/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1000335702
Jun 12, 2018
Sold
$740,000
$222/sq ft
Apr 3, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Apr 3, 2018
Listed
$749,000
$225/sq ft
+10
LISTED AND UNDER CONTRACT SIMULTANEOUSLY! Stunning Light Filled Colonial featuring 4 BR's, Updated Kitchen, Breakfast room, Den, Living Room w/ Fireplace, partially fenced back yard with in-ground pool and Detached 3 car garage with living space above. Enjoy privacy within a neighborhood!
The D.R. zoning classifications are established, pursuant to the legislative findings set forth above, in order to: Foster a greater variety in housing types within future residential developments; Allow more feasible preservation of natural features and induce the reservation of ample and more suitably designed open spaces and parks, in order to better satisfy the needs of residents without economic disadvantage to developers; Allow greater flexibility in subdivision-development planning and provide for the inducement of more creative as well as more economic approaches to residential development, with the goal of desirable and distinctive identity and character of individual residential locales; Provide the means to satisfy differing housing-market requirements without rezoning, and thus without disruptive changes in density potential; Provide for the application of residential zoning classifications in a manner more nearly in accord with comprehensive plans and comprehensive-planning goals and Provide greater certainty about dwelling types and densities within existing communities with the goal of conserving and maintaining these areas.
School District Name: BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: Thornton Rd to Thornton Ridge Rd
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,828
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.77 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: —
County: Baltimore County
APN: 08 0819010740
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
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Listing Information
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Around this home
Schools
Riderwood Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
10/10
Dumbarton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
8/10
Towson High Law & Public Policy
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
26% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Towson, MD • 21204
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 30% for direct sun exposure in Towson. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$1.28M – $1.55M
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