$638,000
COMING SOON OCT 30, 2025

26714 Howard Chapel Dr Damascus, MD 20872

Estimated payment $3,829/month

Total Views 452
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,934 Sq Ft
0.86 Acres

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Deck
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Damascus Elementary School Rated A-
  • Recreation Room
  • Rambler Architecture

About This Home

Your home in the country—with the conveniences of town just minutes away! This classic brick rambler blends timeless character with modern comfort and thoughtful upgrades throughout; all set on a spacious lot with only one adjoining neighbor. Designed for both comfort and self-sufficiency, meticulously maintained and improved by its current owners.
Inside, you’ll find a beautifully remodeled kitchen featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and ample cabinetry—perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The warm and inviting living room includes a cozy fireplace, while the finished basement offers additional living space complete with its own fireplace, ideal for a recreation room or guest retreat.
Major updates include an all-new computerized water treatment system with reverse osmosis for drinking water, a new well pump, updated fixtures refinished hardwood floors, and fresh interior paint throughout. Energy-efficient Thomson Creek windows, home security cameras and lighting, and 5G WiFi add modern convenience and peace of mind. The efficient three-zone oil heating system with a new 225-gallon tank ensures year-round comfort.
Additional highlights include generous storage, an office with built-in bookshelves, and an extra refrigerator.
Outdoors, a granite-paved patio, privacy fencing, and five raised organic garden beds. Enjoy homegrown produce from two fig trees, blueberry bushes, and a rhubarb patch. The detached garage and workshop feature a 1,000-gallon water tank plus an additional 250-gallon tank, with plenty of parking and a turn-around area.
Located just minutes from Patapsco Headwaters Park and scenic trails for biking, hiking, and dog walks, this home offers a peaceful setting surrounded by abundant wildlife—over 45 bird species frequent the property, including seasonal nesting visitors.
Experience the perfect balance of rural serenity, modern convenience, and sustainable living—your ideal country retreat awaits!

Listing Agent

Patrick Mayo

(301) 461-7045 patdmayo@gmail.com RE/MAX Realty Centre, Inc. Listed on: 10/22/2025

RE/MAX Realty Centre, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,488

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 0.86 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned RC

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Block Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heat Pump System
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Damascus Outside Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Coming Soon on 10/30/25
  • Tax Lot 1
  • Assessor Parcel Number 161200924563

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,488

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Expected On Market: 10/30/2025 12:00:00 AM
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Special Features: ComingSoon
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Stove, Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Wood Floors
  • Fireplace Features: Electric
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Block
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Recreation Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Dryer In Unit, Has Laundry, Washer In Unit, Lower Floor, Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2668
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1934
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 478.26
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1334
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 600
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 734
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1334
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed Shop
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s)
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Refuse: 244.78
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Private Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Front Foot Fee Pymt Freq: Annually

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.86
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 37641.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Deck(s)
  • Zoning: RC
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5488.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 161200924563
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $5,488 $448,600 -- --
2024 $5,488 $420,800 $215,800 $205,000
2023 $4,612 $407,800 $0 $0
2022 $4,252 $394,800 $0 $0
2021 $4,049 $381,800 $215,800 $166,000
2020 $3,954 $376,000 $0 $0
2019 $2,688 $370,200 $0 $0
2018 $2,593 $364,400 $215,800 $148,600
2017 $3,611 $349,467 $0 $0
2016 -- $334,533 $0 $0
2015 $3,088 $319,600 $0 $0
2014 $3,088 $319,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/06/2019 12/06/19 Sold $369,500 0.0% $191 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/19/2019 10/19/19 Pending -- -- --
10/17/2019 10/17/19 For Sale $369,500 -- $191 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $369,500 Title Forward
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lakeforest Title & Escrow Co
Deed $165,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $351,025 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Patrick Mayo

RE/MAX Realty Centre, Inc.

(240) 222-1925

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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDMC2205226

Bright MLS

APN: 12-00924563