NOT LISTED FOR SALE

523 Epping Forest Rd Unit A Annapolis, MD 21401

Parole Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $925,000 - $961,824

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,688 Sq Ft
$352/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 08, 2025

Last sale price $899,900 $335 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,781/month

80 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Marina
  • 1 Dock Slip
  • Community Stables
  • Boat Ramp
  • Pier
  • Home fronts navigable water

About This Home

As of January 2025

*OFFER DEADLINE* Embrace unparalleled privacy and tranquility in this unique home, nestled into a serene, forested landscape. The long, sloping driveway opens to a peaceful haven where you'll feel completely enveloped by nature. With views that make it feel like you're living in a treehouse, every window and deck space offers a breathtaking connection to the surrounding forest. The setting provides such a peaceful escape, you'll find it hard to believe you're just a few minutes away from the Annapolis Mall, Anne Arundel Medical Center and Downtown Annapolis! The optional HOA dues provide you with a boat slip, access to the community pool, horse stables, scenic trails, a dog park, and more. The home is bathed in natural sunlight, yet surrounded by nature and wooded views. Enjoy the architectural elegance when you step inside to soaring vaulted and cathedral ceilings, exposed beams, and a dramatic two-story brick fireplace. The open floor plan, featuring post and beam construction, is perfect for entertaining. The gourmet kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, 42" upper cabinets, double wall ovens, a separate cooktop, and an island. The main level was designed for comfort and convenience. It includes a master bedroom and bath, with an oversized wood-burning fireplace in the open concept living/dining area. Open any of the five glass sliders to access the expansive ipe deck, ideal for outdoor relaxation and gatherings. The upper-level catwalk and loft provide stunning views of the living spaces and the natural beauty outside. The walk-out lower level features 10-foot ceilings, a bedroom, full bathroom, a 24 x 20 family room with a woodstove, ample storage, and a covered area under the deck. The two-car finished attached garage with a freshly epoxied floor adds to the home's convenience. An irrigation system ensures lush landscaping. Enjoy unbeatable water access and community amenities at the Saefern Saddle and Yacht Club, including a marina, walking trails, horse stable, a dog park, fishing pond, outdoor pool, and tennis and pickleball courts. Marina facilities accommodate large and small vessels with both deep and shallow water slips. Surround yourself in the peaceful serenity of nature, yet remain close to the heart of Annapolis. With amazing Severn River access, this home is just a stone's throw from Annapolis Mall, downtown Annapolis, Anne Arundel Medical Center, and offers easy access to commuter Routes 50 and 97. Don't miss this unique opportunity to own a home that combines elegance, comfort, and convenience in an amenity-rich community. Click the interactive virtual tour for an up-close look and visit the Saefern community website to explore all the amenities and events. Schedule your private tour today and experience this extraordinary home for yourself!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Charles Dwayne Hoyt

(410) 991-2101 cdhoyt27@gmail.com Keller Williams Select Realtors of Annapolis License #532509 Listed on: 09/05/2024

Keller Williams Select Realtors of Annapolis

Last Buyer's Agent

Sarah Horwath

(410) 916-9989 sarah.horwath@longandfoster.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #37340

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,412

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 0.91 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Private Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Flag Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned R1

HOA Fees

  • $121 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Scenic Vista
  • Woods

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Post and Beam
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room Overlook on Second Floor
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Loft
  • Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Upgraded Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Connecting Stairway
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Basement Windows

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Flood Lights

Outdoor Features

  • Pier
  • Private Water Access
  • River Nearby
  • Personal Watercraft
  • Physical Dock Slip Conveys
  • 1 Dock Slip
  • Dock made with Treated Lumber
  • Powered Boats Permitted
  • Lake Privileges
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Conditioner is Owned
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • Barn
  • Stables

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 35
  • Assessor Parcel Number 020270510142625

Community Details

Overview

  • $2,900 Recreation Fee
  • Association fees include common area maintenance, pier/dock maintenance, pool(s), reserve funds
  • $830 Other One-Time Fees
  • Built by SEA BOARD
  • Saefern Subdivision

Amenities

  • Picnic Area
  • Common Area

Recreation

  • Boat Ramp
  • Boat Dock
  • Pier or Dock
  • 2 Community Docks
  • Mooring Area
  • Marina
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Basketball Court
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Community Stables
  • Horse Trails
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,412

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$121 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Loft With Bedrooms, Post & Beam
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Snow blower, portable generator
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Lower 2, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Conditioner - Owned
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Kitchen - Gourmet, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Open, Built-Ins, Exposed Beams, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Skylight(s), Stove - Wood
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 2 Story Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceilings, High
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, 2nd Stry Fam Ovrlk, Laundry, Loft, Utility Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Outside Entrance, Daylight, Full, Heated, Improved, Partially Finished, Windows
  • Total Sq Ft: 3648
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2688
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 426.09
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2112
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 576
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 960
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1536
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Barn/Stable, Barn, Horse Stable
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Flood Lights
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • View: Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods
  • Water Access Features: Private Access, Boat - Powered, Personal Watercraft (PWC)
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: SEVERN RIVER
  • Water Body Type: River
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Refuse: 298.00
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Exists
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 1450.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Basketball Courts, Boat Ramp, Boat Dock/Slip, Common Grounds, Horse Trails, Jog/Walk Path, Marina/Marina Club, Mooring Area, Picnic Area, Pier/Dock, Pool - Outdoor, Riding/Stables, Tennis Courts, Water/Lake Privileges, Tot Lots/Playground
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Pier/Dock Maintenance, Pool(s), Reserve Funds
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: 2900.00
  • Association Recreation Fee: Yes

Fee Information

  • Other Fees: 830.00
  • Other Fees Frequency: One Time

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Flag, Trees/Wooded, Secluded, Private
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.91
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 39600.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Zoning: R1
  • In City Limits: No

Building Info

  • Builder Name: SEA BOARD

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8412.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 020270510142625
  • Tax Lot: 35
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 5, 2024
Closed on
Jan 8, 2025
Sold by
Friedell Andrew M and Friedell Kara B
Bought by
Wiseman James E and Morris-Wiseman Lilah F
Seller's Agent
Charles Dwayne Hoyt
Keller Williams Select Realtors of Annapolis
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Horwath
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$949,000
Sold Price
$899,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,100
-5.17%
Views
426
Current Estimated Value
$945,456

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$45,556
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.06%
Original Mortgage
$629,930
Outstanding Balance
$625,453
Interest Rate
6.69%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$320,003

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2013
Sold by
Peterson Robert T and Peterson Teresa C
Bought by
Friedell Andrew M and Friedell Kara B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$494,500
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 1989
Sold by
Burke Wayne F
Bought by
Peterson Robert T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$268,000
Interest Rate
9.68%
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
Wiseman James E $899,900 Sage Title
Wiseman James E $899,900 Sage Title
Friedell Andrew M $637,000 Title Resources Guaranty Co
Peterson Robert T $335,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wiseman James E $629,930
Closed Wiseman James E $629,930
Previous Owner Friedell Andrew M $494,500
Previous Owner Peterson Robert T $268,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/08/2025 01/08/25 Sold $899,900 0.0% $335 / Sq Ft
11/13/2024 11/13/24 Price Changed $899,900 -2.7% $335 / Sq Ft
10/03/2024 10/03/24 Price Changed $924,900 -2.5% $344 / Sq Ft
09/05/2024 09/05/24 For Sale $949,000 -- $353 / 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 $8,594 $762,800 $430,900 $331,900
2024 $8,594 $733,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDAA2093674

Bright MLS

APN: 02-705-10142625