$500,000
PENDING

972 Bird River Beach Rd Middle River, MD 21220

Estimated payment $2,992/month

Total Views 2,426
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,138 Sq Ft
$234 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Perry Hall High School Rated A-
  • Private Water Access
  • Colonial Architecture

About This Home

Opportunities like this are rare. This elegant, historic colonial in the coveted Bird River Beach community sits on nearly 2 acres of private tree-lined grounds with sweeping pasture views, just steps from Bird River.

A southern-style wrap-around porch leads through french doors into a dramatic foyer with a classic 1800s staircase. Inside are 4 fireplaces, formal living and sitting rooms, and an updated kitchen with granite counters, newer stainless steel appliances, rich cabinetry, and a breakfast bar. The showpiece is a dining and sitting area believed to date back to the 1600s, featuring preserved log cabin-style walls, exposed beams, and a stone fireplace.

The main level also offers a full bath, 4th bedroom/office, laundry/storage room, and access to the oversized two-car garage. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite includes a walk-in closet and electric fireplace, with two additional large bedrooms and another full bath with updated shower and fixtures.

Outdoors, enjoy a stone patio, covered BBQ pergola, playground, and storage shed, all surrounded by nearly 2 acres of private land. Owners can opt into community benefits including a private boat ramp, clubhouse, and playground.

This home is more than a residence—it’s a piece of history in one of the area’s most desirable communities. Updates include a modern electric system, whole-home water filtration, dual-zoned HVAC with UV system, septic updates, new front siding, LVP flooring, and more. Conveniently located near major commuter routes, Richardson Farms, dining, and shopping.

Listing Agent

Patrick Hawkins

The KW Collective Listed on: 09/04/2025

The KW Collective

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,467

Year Built

  • Built in 1889

Lot Details

  • 1.78 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 7 Driveway Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Pasture

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Brick Front

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Central Vacuum
  • Built-In Features
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Sitting Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Connecting Stairway
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Private Water Access
  • River Nearby
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed
  • Playground
  • Play Equipment
  • Wrap Around Porch

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Heat Pump System
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bird River Beach Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3
  • Assessor Parcel Number 04152000007113

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,467

Year Built

Built in 1889

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Loft
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 9/4/2025 12:00:00 AM
  • Year Built: 1889
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Opportunities like this are rare. This elegant, historic colonial in the coveted Bird River Beach community sits on nearly 2 acres of private tree-lined grounds with sweeping pasture views, just steps from Bird River. A southern-style wrap-around porch leads through french doors into a dramatic foyer with a classic 1800s staircase. Inside are 4 fireplaces, formal living and sitting rooms, and an updated kitchen with granite counters, newer stainless steel appliances, rich cabinetry, and a breakfast bar. The showpiece is a dining and sitting area believed to date back to the 1600s, featuring preserved log cabin-style walls, exposed beams, and a stone fireplace. The main level also offers a full bath, 4th bedroom/office, laundry/storage room, and access to the oversized two-car garage. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite includes a walk-in closet and electric fireplace, with two additional large bedrooms and another full bath with updated shower and fixtures. Outdoors, enjoy a stone patio, covered BBQ pergola, playground, and storage shed, all surrounded by nearly 2 acres of private land. Owners can opt into community benefits including a private boat ramp, clubhouse, and playground. This home is more than a residence—it’s a piece of history in one of the area’s most desirable communities. Updates include a modern electric system, whole-home water filtration, dual-zoned HVAC with UV system, septic updates, new front siding, LVP flooring, and more. Conveniently located near major commuter routes, Richardson Farms, dining, and shopping.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Central Vacuum, Dishwasher, Dryer, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Luxury Vinyl Plank, Laminate Plank, Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Dining Area, Built-Ins, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Window Treatments, Floor Plan - Traditional, Breakfast Area
  • Fireplace Features: Mantel(s), Wood, Electric
  • Fireplaces Count: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Laundry, Storage Room, Utility Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Connecting Stairway, Interior Access, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit, Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2666
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2138
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 233.86
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2138
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 528
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 528
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 972

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Combination, Brick, Brick Front, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Play Area, Play Equipment
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • View: Pasture, Trees/Woods
  • Water Access Features: Private Access
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: BIRD RIVER
  • Water Body Type: River
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 9
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 7

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C, Zoned
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • 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

Schools

  • School District: BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District Key: 121140087473
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: R
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.78
  • Lot Dimensions: 2.00 x
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 77537.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Wrap Around
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3467.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 04152000007113
  • Tax Lot: 3
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2138
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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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 $3,511 $332,033 -- --
2024 $3,511 $286,067 $0 $0
2023 $1,485 $240,100 $97,000 $143,100
2022 $2,854 $232,667 $0 $0
2021 $2,746 $225,233 $0 $0
2020 $3,526 $217,800 $97,000 $120,800
2019 $2,640 $217,800 $97,000 $120,800
2018 $60 $217,800 $97,000 $120,800
2017 $2,728 $220,700 $0 $0
2016 $747 $220,700 $0 $0
2015 $747 $220,700 $0 $0
2014 $747 $223,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/07/2025 09/07/25 Pending -- -- --
09/04/2025 09/04/25 For Sale $500,000 +23.5% $234 / Sq Ft
05/02/2022 05/02/22 Sold $405,000 0.0% $189 / Sq Ft
05/02/2022 05/02/22 For Sale $405,000 -- $189 / Sq Ft
03/18/2022 03/18/22 Pending -- -- --
Source: Bright MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $405,000 Rotherford Adam R
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $384,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $544,185 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Previous Owner $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDBC2138020

Bright MLS

APN: 15-2000007113