NOT LISTED FOR SALE

14044 Fox Tower Rd Smithsburg, MD 21783

Estimated Value: $710,188 - $894,000

6 Beds
5 Baths
3,682 Sq Ft
$216/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 22, 2022

Last sale price $650,000 $177 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,713/month

79 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • 5.01 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Backs to Trees or Woods

About This Home

As of February 2022

THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS! This mountaintop home has owners pride throughout! Meticulously maintained, tastefully updated, spacious colonial home situated on a beautiful 5-ACRE mountaintop lot between Thurmont and Smithsburg, Md. Approximately 4 acres of open land and 1 acre of wooded land, you can establish your farmette, hunt on your own property or have a HUGE garden! Hop on the AT, fish, or kayak in Federal or State parks within MINUTES! Offered for the 1st time by the original owners. Turn-key and ready for your immediate enjoyment! This home boasts 6 BEDROOMS, 5 FULL BATHS, 2 OWNERS suites, which includes 1 on the main level with a private (additional) entrance and over 3,500 square feet of finished living space. You’ll love the updated kitchen quartz counters, bronze stainless appliances, and MAIN-LEVEL LAUNDRY. If entertaining tops you’re list, the cozy family room with gas fireplace, sunroom, and deck area with expansive views will check that box! Not to mention the wildlife and star-filled skies that will beckon you to spend more time outside! The FULL FINISHED lower level gives you the flexibility for a man cave, office, work-out room, schoolroom, etc., and exits to the rear yard. All systems have been recently updated including the roof and HVAC with high-efficiency units. Anderson windows, low maintenance exterior siding, Trex decking, 400 amp service with 200 amps to the detached garage, Generac 22KW whole house generator with 2-100 gallon owned propane tanks…the list just keeps going! Your private HEATED in-ground “Sport Pool” will keep the kids happy all summer long and has a recently updated, high-efficiency heat pump. The detached garage will fill every CAR ENTHUSIAST'S DREAM standing at 38’X40’ with a ceiling height of 11’7”, heated AND air-conditioned! Want to add a car lift or park your camper? This garage is built for you! And then there is the location! Just minutes to Federal and State parks, Ft. Ritchie. Commutable to Frederick, Gettysburg, Hagerstown, Mount St. Mary’s University. Make this gem of a home yours! Check out the YouTube video!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kimberly Clever

(443) 604-4162 kim@kimclever.com RE/MAX Results License #RSR004301 Listed on: 10/29/2021

RE/MAX Results

Last Buyer's Agent

Ronald Wolfe

(301) 401-4300 ron@wolfeteam.net Charis Realty Group

Charis Realty Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,986

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 5.01 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned RC, Resource Conservation

Parking

  • 4 Garage Spaces | 1 Attached and 3 Detached
  • 8 Driveway Spaces
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Corner Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Game Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Utility Room

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Rear Basement Entry
  • Basement with some natural light

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Fence Around Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Schools

  • Sabillasville Elementary School
  • Thurmont Middle School
  • Catoctin High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Underground Utilities
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Power Generator
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by North American Modular

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 6
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1110276764

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,986

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2021-10-29
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Corner
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Foyer, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Recreation Room, Utility Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Partial, Fully Finished, Heated, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 3682
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3682
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 261.12
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2562
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1120
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1120
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Pool Features: Fenced, In Ground, Heated
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Circular Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Additional Storage Area
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 12
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 8

Utilities

  • Refuse: 88.00
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Programmable Thermostat
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Generator
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s), Programmable Thermostat
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Private Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Under Ground, Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Well
  • Municipal Trash: No
  • Internet Services: Cable

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Fee Information

  • Loss Mitigation Fee?: No

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: SABILLASVILLE
  • High School: CATOCTIN
  • Middle Or Junior School: THURMONT

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Partially
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 323600.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 90000.00
  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees, Cleared, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.01
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 218236.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Zoning: RC
  • Zoning Description: Resource Conservation
  • In City Limits: No

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Building Info

  • Builder Name: North American Modular

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 11524722
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4986.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1110276764
  • Tax Lot: 6
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 29, 2021
Closed on
Feb 10, 2022
Sold by
Gumm Sr Ronald E
Bought by
Cardon Thatcher and Cardon Gerilyn C
Seller's Agent
Kimberly Clever
RE/MAX Results
Buyer's Agent
Ronald Wolfe
Charis Realty Group
List Price
$669,000
Sold Price
$650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-2.84%
Current Estimated Value
$794,797

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$144,797
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.46%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 1998
Sold by
Gumm Ronald E
Bought by
Gumm Ronald E and Gumm Sherrie Gallentine

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 1993
Sold by
Doering John P and Doering Zahava B
Bought by
Gumm Ronald E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$179,250
Interest Rate
7.19%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Cardon Thatcher $650,000 Colony Title
Gumm Ronald E -- --
Gumm Ronald E $67,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Gumm Ronald E $179,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/22/2022 02/22/22 Sold $650,000 -2.8% $177 / Sq Ft
12/18/2021 12/18/21 For Sale $669,000 +2.9% $182 / Sq Ft
12/18/2021 12/18/21 Off Market $650,000 -- --
11/17/2021 11/17/21 Price Changed $669,000 -3.0% $182 / Sq Ft
10/29/2021 10/29/21 For Sale $689,900 -- $187 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,335 $572,833 -- --
2024 $6,335 $510,967 $0 $0
2023 $5,364 $449,100 $90,000 $359,100
2022 $5,226 $437,267 $0 $0
2021 $5,020 $425,433 $0 $0
2020 $4,995 $413,600 $90,000 $323,600
2019 $4,758 $396,933 $0 $0
2018 $4,457 $380,267 $0 $0
2017 $4,236 $363,600 $0 $0
2016 $3,503 $351,967 $0 $0
2015 $3,503 $340,333 $0 $0
2014 $3,503 $328,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDFR2007190

Bright MLS

APN: 10-276764