NOT LISTED FOR SALE

14159 Tower Rd Smithsburg, MD 21783

Estimated Value: $621,000 - $758,909

4 Beds
3 Baths
4,505 Sq Ft
$154/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 02, 2024

Last sale price $685,000 $152 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,397/month

75 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • 5 Acre Lot
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Private Pool
  • Mountain View
  • Rambler Architecture

About This Home

As of May 2024

This one of a kind 4 bedroom 3-bathroom home is where you will want to retreat to and enjoy all it has to offer. When you walk into the home you will fall in love with vaulted ceilings and dream of warming up by the fireplace. You will never have to leave this paradise with an in home office option. Dinner parties will be a must in the formal dining room. The kitchen is picturesque with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a double oven. The main bedroom is full of natural light and features an en-suite bathroom with a soaker tub and shower and a spacious walk-in closet equipped with a closet organizer. Each spare bedroom is spacious and filled with natural light and spacious closet space. Would you like to swim in the wintertime? Jump into the 18' x 36' indoor swimming pool. The basement is ready for your finishing touches. In the corner of the property is a 40' x 60' morton building . Situated on 5 open acres, this home is truly a slice of paradise.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelsey Norris

Charis Realty Group Listed on: 12/01/2023

Co-Listed By

Hilery Leatherman

Charis Realty Group License #665438

Last Buyer's Agent

Sara Duncan

RE/MAX Distinctive Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,512

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • 5 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned RC

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Poured Concrete
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1 Level
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Dining Area
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Interior and Rear Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Private Pool
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
  • Heat Pump System
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic
  • Septic Tank
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Horses Allowed On Property

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1110276748

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,512

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Expected On Market: 2023-12-01
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Remarks Public: This one of a kind 4 bedroom 3-bathroom home is where you will want to retreat to and enjoy all it has to offer. When you walk into the home you will fall in love with vaulted ceilings and dream of warming up by the fireplace. You will never have to leave this paradise with an in home office option. Dinner parties will be a must in the formal dining room. The kitchen is picturesque with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a double oven. The main bedroom is full of natural light and features an en-suite bathroom with a soaker tub and shower and a spacious walk-in closet equipped with a closet organizer. Each spare bedroom is spacious and filled with natural light and spacious closet space. Would you like to swim in the wintertime? Jump into the 18' x 36' indoor swimming pool. The basement is ready for your finishing touches. In the corner of the property is a 40' x 60' morton building . Situated on 5 open acres, this home is truly a slice of paradise.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Block
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Walkout Level, Rear Entrance, Poured Concrete, Interior Access, Heated
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 6403
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 4505
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 174.53
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4005
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 500
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1898
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 2398
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 14159

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • View: Mountain
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway, Private
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Side Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic, Private Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Cable Tv Available
  • Water Source: Well
  • Municipal Trash: No
  • Internet Services: Cable, Other, LTE, Broadband

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District Key: 121139693024
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Horses: Yes
  • Land Use Code: R
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 217800.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: RC
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6512.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1110276748
  • Tax Lot: 5
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 4505
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Close Date: 05/02/2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 1, 2023
Closed on
May 2, 2024
Sold by
Bailey James
Bought by
Lemley Warren D and Benner Angel Dawn
Seller's Agent
Kelsey Norris
Charis Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Sara Duncan
RE/MAX Distinctive Real Estate
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$685,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-2%
Views
3868
Current Estimated Value
$695,477

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$10,477
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.84%
Original Mortgage
$548,000
Outstanding Balance
$542,702
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Estimated Equity
$168,845

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 2009
Sold by
Bank Of New York
Bought by
Bailey James

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2004
Sold by
Eastridge Michael D and Eastridge Tina F
Bought by
Ramos Judy

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 2001
Sold by
Golden Richard A
Bought by
Eastridge Michael D and Eastridge Tina F

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 1999
Sold by
Neal Stanley R and Neal Sandra K
Bought by
Golden Richard A
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Lemley Warren D $685,000 Blue Ridge Title
Bailey James $301,281 --
Bank Of New York $346,332 --
Ramos Judy $430,000 --
Eastridge Michael D $268,000 --
Golden Richard A $320,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lemley Warren D $548,000
Previous Owner Ramos Judy Ava $503,700
Closed Golden Richard A --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/02/2024 05/02/24 Sold $685,000 -2.0% $152 / Sq Ft
02/15/2024 02/15/24 Pending -- -- --
12/01/2023 12/01/23 For Sale $699,000 -- $155 / 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 $7,638 $681,533 -- --
2024 $7,638 $618,567 $0 $0
2023 $6,601 $555,600 $90,000 $465,600
2022 $6,589 $554,567 $0 $0
2021 $6,565 $553,533 $0 $0
2020 $6,565 $552,500 $90,000 $462,500
2019 $6,337 $532,900 $0 $0
2018 $6,164 $513,300 $0 $0
2017 $5,882 $493,700 $0 $0
2016 $5,202 $467,733 $0 $0
2015 $5,202 $441,767 $0 $0
2014 $5,202 $415,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDFR2042268

Bright MLS

APN: 10-276748