$545,000
SOLD NOV 17, 2025

9788 Howes Rd Dunkirk, MD 20754

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,537 Sq Ft
3.37 Acres

Recently Sold

$215 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • 3.37 Acre Lot
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Mount Harmony Elementary School Rated A-
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Solid Hardwood Flooring

About This Home

As of November 2025

This spacious home invites you with nearly 3,000 square feet of living area, including hardwood floors throughout, granite countertops in the kitchen, a separate dining room, and a fully finished basement. Situated on a private lot, this property offers both peace and accessibility. Enjoy being just a short drive to Annapolis, DC, Andrews Air Force Base, shopping centers, parks, and beaches!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mike Benton

(410) 610-5614 themikebentonteam@gmail.com Home Towne Real Estate Listed on: 08/29/2025

Home Towne Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Carol Strasfeld

(301) 806-8871 carolstrasfeld@gmail.com Unrepresented Buyer Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,359

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • 3.37 Acre Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Property is zoned RUR

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Permanent Foundation
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Solid Hardwood Flooring
  • Views of Woods

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Connecting Stairway
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Schools

  • Mount Harmony Elementary School
  • Northern Middle School
  • Northern High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0503010031

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,359

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 8/29/2025 12:00:00 AM
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Dryer
  • Flooring Type: Solid Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Stove - Wood, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Permanent
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Full, Fully Finished, Interior Access
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2985
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2537
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 272.71
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2089
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 448
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 448
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 896
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • 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 - Side Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Refuse: 350.00
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Heat Pump(s), Central A/C
  • 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

  • Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: MOUNT HARMONY
  • High School: NORTHERN
  • Middle Or Junior School: NORTHERN

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.37
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 146797.00
  • Zoning: RUR
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5359.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0503010031
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CALVERT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 29, 2025
Closed on
Nov 17, 2025
Sold by
Dewey Catherine F and Dewey Albert G
Bought by
Thomson Matthew and Thomson Holly
Seller's Agent
Mike Benton
Home Towne Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Carol Strasfeld
Unrepresented Buyer Office
List Price
$599,700
Sold Price
$545,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$54,700
-9.12%
Views
302

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
87.91%
Original Mortgage
$436,000
Outstanding Balance
$436,000
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$137,208

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 1986
Sold by
Bay Mills Const Co Inc
Bought by
Dewey Albert G and Dewey Catherine F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$113,700
Interest Rate
10.61%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 1985
Sold by
Franklin Jessie L and Franklin Lucille B
Bought by
Bay Mills Const Co Inc
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 $545,000 Home First Title
Deed $142,200 --
Deed $28,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $436,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $113,700 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/17/2025 11/17/25 Sold $545,000 -4.3% $215 / Sq Ft
09/15/2025 09/15/25 Price Changed $569,700 -5.0% $225 / Sq Ft
08/29/2025 08/29/25 For Sale $599,700 -- $236 / 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 $5,521 $491,100 $176,700 $314,400
2024 $5,166 $458,633 $0 $0
2023 $4,642 $426,167 $0 $0
2022 $4,302 $393,700 $176,700 $217,000
2021 $4,315 $393,700 $176,700 $217,000
2020 $4,315 $393,700 $176,700 $217,000
2019 $4,400 $400,200 $176,700 $223,500
2018 $4,355 $397,133 $0 $0
2017 $4,379 $394,067 $0 $0
2016 -- $391,000 $0 $0
2015 $4,140 $391,000 $0 $0
2014 $4,140 $391,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDCA2022104

Bright MLS

APN: 03-010031