$1,450,000
SOLD MAR 26, 2025

42297 Riverwinds Dr Leonardtown, MD 20650

4 Beds
7 Baths
3,709 Sq Ft
0.81 Acres

Recently Sold

$391 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 143 Feet of Waterfront
  • 2 Dock Slips
  • In Ground Pool
  • Leonardtown Middle School Rated A-
  • Access to Tidal Water
  • Fishing Allowed

About This Home

As of March 2025

Custom waterfront home on the Potomac River with breathtaking panoramic views. Designed for both family living and entertaining, this spacious residence boasts a thoughtfully remodeled gourmet kitchen by St. Maries Builders, a family room, sunroom, living room, and a large den with a full bath on the main level. Expansive windows maximize natural light and showcase stunning sunsets.

The upper level features four bedrooms, three full baths, and a versatile sitting room or office, with multiple rooms offering access to private balconies.

Outdoor highlights include a newly renovated Gunite pool with custom tile, a gazebo, a screened porch, a travertine deck, an outdoor kitchen with a new grill, and a firepit. The private pier has water & electric and features a boat lift. The shoreline is protected with riprap. The professionally landscaped grounds also include a paver driveway, high-speed internet, and a generator for peace of mind.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carol Kalmus-Choporis

(301) 904-6242 carol.choporis@c21nm.com CENTURY 21 New Millennium License #97024 Listed on: 02/27/2025

CENTURY 21 New Millennium

Co-Listed By

Edna Wentworth

(240) 925-7827 sam.wentworth@c21nm.com CENTURY 21 New Millennium

Last Buyer's Agent

Wendy Slaughter

(410) 440-5914 wendy@thewendyslaughterteam.com VYBE Realty License #605856

VYBE Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,623

Year Built

  • Built in 1983

Lot Details

  • 0.81 Acre Lot
  • 143 Feet of Waterfront
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Landscaped
  • Extensive Hardscape
  • No Through Street
  • Premium Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned RPD

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Brick Driveway
  • Gravel Driveway

Property Views

  • River
  • Panoramic

Home Design

  • Coastal Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Architectural Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,709 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Palladian Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Flood Lights

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Commercial Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Upgraded Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool
  • Poolside Lot

Outdoor Features

  • Access to Tidal Water
  • Canoe or Kayak Water Access
  • River Nearby
  • Sun Deck
  • Personal Watercraft
  • Rip-Rap
  • Electric Hoist or Boat Lift
  • 2 Dock Slips
  • Physical Dock Slip Conveys
  • Stream or River on Lot
  • Powered Boats Permitted
  • Multiple Balconies
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Gazebo
  • Breezeway
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Playground
  • Rain Gutters

Utilities

  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Heat Pump System
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Equal To The Number Of Bedrooms

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1903029743

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Fishing Allowed

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,623

Year Built

Built in 1983

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Coastal
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Year Built: 1983
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Commercial Range, Dryer, Icemaker, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Partially Carpeted
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Jetted Tub, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Breakfast Area, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Gourmet, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Double Pane, Palladian, Screens
  • Fireplace Features: Mantel(s), Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 3709
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3709
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 404.42
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3709
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 7
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 5
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level 2 Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Garage(s), Gazebo
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights, Gutter System, Sidewalks, Bbq Grill, Lawn Sprinkler, Play Area, Roof Deck
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Gunite
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • View: Panoramic, River, Water
  • Water Access Features: Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Personal Watercraft (PWC), Boat - Powered
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: Potomac River
  • Water Body Type: River
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 143

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Brick Driveway, Concrete Driveway, Crushed Stone
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Side Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Heat Pump(s), Multi Units, Programmable Thermostat
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic = # Of Br
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Fishing Available, Landscaping, Level, No Thru Street, Premium, Poolside, Rip-Rapped
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.81
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 35421.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Balconies- Multiple, Balcony, Patio(s), Breezeway, Deck(s), Enclosed, Porch(es), Screened
  • Zoning: RPD
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7623.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1903029743
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: Rip-Rap

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: ST. MARY'S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 27, 2025
Closed on
Mar 13, 2025
Sold by
Wheatley Joseph M and Wheatley Jalayne D
Bought by
Ciecka Charles F and Ciecka Rebecca S
Seller's Agent
Carol Kalmus-Choporis
CENTURY 21 New Millennium
Buyer's Agent
Wendy Slaughter
VYBE Realty
List Price
$1,500,000
Sold Price
$1,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-3.33%
Views
58
Current Estimated Value
$1,474,447

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$24,447
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.17%
Original Mortgage
$806,500
Outstanding Balance
$802,372
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$672,075

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2024
Sold by
Joseph M Wheatley Revocable Trust and Jalayne D Wheatley Revocable Trust
Bought by
Wheatley Joseph M and Wheatley Jalayne D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 2009
Sold by
Wheatley Joseph M
Bought by
Wheatley Joseph M and Wheatley Jalayne D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 23, 1987
Sold by
Madey Stephen L
Bought by
Wheatley Joseph M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$169,600
Interest Rate
10.6%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 1982
Sold by
Kimball Charles S
Bought by
Madey Stephen L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$28,988
Interest Rate
17.04%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $1,450,000 Maryland First Title
Deed $1,450,000 Maryland First Title
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed -- --
Deed $212,000 --
Deed $39,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $806,500 New Conventional
Closed $806,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $169,600 No Value Available
Previous Owner $28,988 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/26/2025 03/26/25 Sold $1,450,000 -3.3% $391 / Sq Ft
03/03/2025 03/03/25 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2025 02/27/25 For Sale $1,500,000 -- $404 / 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 $12,928 $1,193,100 $349,200 $843,900
2024 $8,492 $794,200 $0 $0
2023 $7,884 $759,600 $0 $0
2022 $6,959 $725,000 $349,200 $375,800
2021 $7,505 $722,733 $0 $0
2020 $7,455 $720,467 $0 $0
2019 $7,066 $718,200 $349,200 $369,000
2018 $7,409 $713,800 $0 $0
2017 $7,332 $709,400 $0 $0
2016 -- $705,000 $0 $0
2015 $5,052 $705,000 $0 $0
2014 $5,052 $705,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDSM2022694

Bright MLS

APN: 03-029743