$3,500,000
SOLD AUG 8, 2025

689 Ridge Rd Mount Airy, MD 21771

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,920 Sq Ft
7,808,130 Sq Ft

Recently Sold

$1,823 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Fishing Allowed
  • Pond
  • Lisbon Elementary School Rated A
  • 179.25 Acre Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of August 2025

CUSTOM HOME SITES -- WORKING FARM -- EQUINE FACILITY -- TONS OF POTENTIAL! Discover the potential of this expansive 179.25-acre property nestled in the heart of Mt. Airy, Maryland. With a balance of natural beauty, agricultural functionality, and future potential development opportunity, this property may work for farmers, developers, or those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle. Property Features: Tillable Land: Approximately 80 acres of productive, tillable farmland—perfect for crops, grazing, or equestrian use. Residential Home: A charming farmhouse provides comfortable living with scenic views and privacy. Home is in need of improvements but is currently habitable. Outbuildings & Infrastructure: Three barns and outbuildings offer ample storage, workshop space, or livestock shelter. Water Features: Two ponds enhance the landscape, providing natural irrigation and recreational possibilities. Development Potential: Four (4) Unrestricted 1-acre building lots—ideal for custom homes, guest cottages, or future sale. Three (3) tenant house building rights—expand housing for farm workers, renters, or extended family. This unique offering blends open land, water features, and development rights in a highly desirable location with convenient access to commuter routes and nearby amenities. All information provided and all ideas about future potential uses must be verified by buyer and approved by Howard County Planning & Zoning. Copy of existing easements are available for qualified purchasers to review. All purchasers will be required to show proof of funds prior to scheduling a tour of the property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rick Cantore

(410) 740-1200 rickycantore.rma@gmail.com RE/MAX Advantage Realty License #676693 Listed on: 04/10/2025

RE/MAX Advantage Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Steve Allnutt

(410) 740-1200 steveallnutt@remax.net RE/MAX Advantage Realty License #301886

RE/MAX Advantage Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,668

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 179.25 Acre Lot
  • Hunting Land
  • Rural Setting
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned RCDEO

Parking

  • Driveway

Interior Spaces

  • 1,920 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Pond
  • Shed

Farming

  • Corn Crib Barn
  • Feed Barn
  • Machine Shed
  • Farm Land Preservation
  • Pasture

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Farm Equipment
  • Horses Allowed On Property

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1404312619

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Fishing Allowed

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,668

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

179.25 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Farm
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Habitable Residence: Yes
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Various farm equipment, buildings, tools, and machinery are negotiable.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Sq Ft: 1920
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1920
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 1822.92
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1920
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • 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: Barn, Barn/Stable, Corn Barn, Machine Shed
  • Construction Materials: Combination
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Refuse: 365.00
  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Exists
  • Water Source: Well
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Front Foot Fee Pymt Freq: Annually

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Horses: Yes
  • Crops Included: Yes
  • Farm Features: Farm Equipment, Feed Barn, Shed(s)
  • Farm Land Area Units: Acres
  • Farm Operation: General, Pasture, Preserved
  • Horse Amenities: Horses Allowed
  • Lot Features: Fishing Available, Hunting Available, Partly Wooded, Pond, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 179.25
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7808130.00
  • Remarks Farm: Please contact listing agent for additional information and copy of farm lease.
  • Tillable Acres: 80.00
  • Zoning: RCDEO
  • Farmland Preservation: Yes
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3668.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1404312619
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 10, 2025
Closed on
Sep 26, 2025
Sold by
Snead Arline W and Arline W Snead Revocable Trust
Bought by
689 Ridge Road Llc
Seller's Agent
Rick Cantore
RE/MAX Advantage Realty
Buyer's Agent
Steve Allnutt
RE/MAX Advantage Realty
List Price
$3,500,000
Sold Price
$3,500,000
Current Estimated Value
$1,542,596

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,957,404
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-78.69%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 2015
Sold by
Rust Doris M and Freeburger Barbara
Bought by
Howard County Farm Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2012
Sold by
Hiban Kimberly L and Estate Of Elaine Z Howes
Bought by
Hiban Kimberly L and Paylor Shauna M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 2011
Sold by
Field Linda S
Bought by
Field Andrew J

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2011
Sold by
Paylor Howes Elaine Z
Bought by
Paylor Howes Elaine A and Rust Doris May

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 2011
Sold by
Freeburger Barbara E and Field Linda S
Bought by
Freeburger Barbara E and Field Linda S
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $3,500,000 Lakeside Title
Deed $3,500,000 Lakeside Title
Deed $350,700 None Available
Deed Of Distribution -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed -- --
Deed Of Distribution -- None Available
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/08/2025 08/08/25 Sold $3,500,000 0.0% $1,823 / Sq Ft
04/10/2025 04/10/25 For Sale $3,500,000 +194886.1% $1,823 / Sq Ft
04/08/2025 04/08/25 Pending -- -- --
08/24/2013 08/24/13 Rented $1,795 -18.4% --
08/24/2013 08/24/13 Under Contract -- -- --
04/28/2012 04/28/12 For Rent $2,200 -- --
Source: Bright MLS

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 $4,033 $410,500 $252,400 $158,100
2024 $4,033 $394,467 $0 $0
2023 $3,725 $378,433 $0 $0
2022 $3,477 $362,400 $251,200 $111,200
2021 $3,093 $348,267 $0 $0
2020 $3,093 $334,133 $0 $0
2019 $4,802 $320,000 $241,200 $78,800
2018 $4,213 $320,000 $241,200 $78,800
2017 $4,198 $320,000 $0 $0
2016 -- $350,700 $0 $0
2015 -- $333,033 $0 $0
2014 -- $315,367 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDHW2051756

Bright MLS

APN: 04-312619

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