$325,000
SOLD JUN 12, 2026

259 Foster Knoll Dr Joppa, MD 21085

Joppa Area
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,817 Sq Ft
9,200 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 12, 2026

$179 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Recreation Room
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Deck
  • Open Floorplan
  • Backs to Trees or Woods

About This Home

As of June 2026

Discover this beautifully maintained home in a sought-after water-oriented community just a short walk to the marina, library, schools, post office, and the scenic Gunpowder River! This inviting property features 2 spacious bedrooms upstairs (easily convertible back to 3), 2 full bathrooms, and a thoughtfully updated kitchen with white cabinetry, tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and gleaming wood floors. The bright and airy family room boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, skylights, and access to a large deck—perfect for relaxing or entertaining.-The fully finished lower level offers a generous recreation room with a cozy brick fireplace, built-ins, recessed lighting, an additional bedroom, full bath, and walk-out access to the patio and fenced rear yard. Laundry room includes ample storage and a second fridge. Enjoy excellent curb appeal with a welcoming front porch and canopy. This home shows beautifully and is move-in ready. Don’t miss your chance to live in this vibrant and convenient waterfront community! You will not be disappointed! Short Sale, Third Party Approval Required.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Debbie Rettberg

(410) 770-2910 debbierettberg@northroprealty.com Northrop Realty Brokerage Phone: 4107702910 License #528953 Listed on: 03/06/2026

Northrop Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Steve Kuzma

(410) 893-1200 triciadiana.realtor@gmail.com Weichert, Realtors - Diana Realty License #29833

Weichert, Realtors - Diana Realty

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,610

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 9,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Landscaped
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard

HOA Fees

  • $8 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Split Foyer
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Crown Molding
  • Paneling
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • French Doors
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Extra Refrigerator or Freezer
  • Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile or Brick
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Basement with some natural light

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Driveway Spaces
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Riverside Elementary School
  • Magnolia Middle School
  • Joppatowne High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1301138839

Community Details

Overview

  • Foster Branch Subdivision

Amenities

  • Common Area

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,610

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

9,200 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$8 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Split Foyer
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Ceiling Fans, Clothes Dryer, Clothes Washer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fans, Microwave, Refrigerator, Screens, Shades/Blinds, Stove or Range
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: 4108
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Built-In Microwave, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Freezer, Icemaker, Oven - Single, Oven/Range - Electric, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminated, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Traditional, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Dining/Living, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors, Skylight(s)
  • Window Features: Double Pane, Skylights
  • Fireplace Features: Wood, Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Sliding Glass, French
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Cathedral Ceilings, High, Paneled Walls
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Laundry, Recreation Room, Storage Room, Bathroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Partial, Fully Finished, Rear Entrance, Heated, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Sump Pump, Walkout Stairs
  • Laundry Type: Dryer In Unit, Has Laundry, Lower Floor, Washer In Unit
  • Total Sq Ft: 1817
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1817
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 342.08
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 972
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 845
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 845
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • View: Garden/Lawn, Trees/Woods
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, On Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Security: Main Entrance Lock, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 8.33
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Common Grounds
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: RIVERSIDE
  • High School: JOPPATOWNE
  • Middle Or Junior School: MAGNOLIA

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees, Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 9200.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2610.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1301138839
  • Tax Year: 2026

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: HARFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 6, 2026
Closed on
Jun 12, 2026
Sold by
Wellington Charles
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Debbie Rettberg
Northrop Realty
Buyer's Agent
Steve Kuzma
Weichert, Realtors - Diana Realty
List Price
$332,500
Sold Price
$325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,500
-2.26%
Views
230

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.89%
Original Mortgage
$308,750
Outstanding Balance
$308,750
Interest Rate
6.36%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$19,368

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 2022
Sold by
Newton Walter H
Bought by
Newton Walter H and Newton Mesha Conseulo

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 13, 2022
Closed on
Jun 3, 2022
Sold by
Patton Richard K and Patton Robertina
Bought by
Newton Walter H
Seller's Agent
Josephine Zuramski
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Victoria king
Samson Properties
List Price
$300,000
Sold Price
$305,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
1.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.73%
Original Mortgage
$315,980
Interest Rate
5.27%
Mortgage Type
VA
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $325,000 First American Title
Deed -- --
Deed $305,000 Cardinal Title Group
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $308,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $315,980 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/12/2026 06/12/26 Sold $325,000 -2.3% $179 / Sq Ft
03/19/2026 03/19/26 Pending -- -- --
03/06/2026 03/06/26 For Sale $332,500 +9.0% $183 / Sq Ft
05/26/2022 05/26/22 Sold $305,000 +1.7% $168 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/02/2022 05/02/22 Pending -- -- --
04/27/2022 04/27/22 For Sale $300,000 0.0% $165 / Sq Ft
04/18/2022 04/18/22 Pending -- -- --
04/13/2022 04/13/22 For Sale $300,000 -- $165 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

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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
2026 $2,890 $265,167 $0 $0
2025 $2,329 $239,433 $0 $0
2024 $2,329 $213,700 $69,300 $144,400
2023 $2,238 $205,367 $0 $0
2022 $1,266 $197,033 $0 $0
2020 $1,767 $186,867 $0 $0
2019 $1,750 $185,033 $0 $0
2018 $2,114 $183,200 $69,300 $113,900
2017 $1,995 $183,200 $0 $0
2016 -- $174,467 $0 $0
2015 $2,418 $170,100 $0 $0
2014 $2,418 $170,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDHR2052266

Bright MLS

APN: 01-138839

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