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$3,500,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Farm Single-Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,920 Sq. Ft.
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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.

Full Property Details for 689 Ridge Rd

General

  • Sold For: $3,500,000
  • Taxes: $3,668 (2024)
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Farm Single-Family
  • Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
  • MLS ID: MDHW2051756
  • Added to Site: 286 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Floor Baths: 2
  • Main - Full Baths: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedrooms Main & Up: 4

Parking

  • Parking Type: Driveway

Location

  • County: Howard
  • Development Name: None Available
  • Subdivision: None Available
  • Driving Directions: Do not attempt to access property; direct all outreach to listing agent.

School Information

  • School District: Howard County Public School System

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Water Heater: Electric

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Exists
  • Water: Well

Structural Information

  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Construction: Combination
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Other
  • Foundation: Other
  • Stories/Levels: 0
  • Stories Description: Main
  • Square Feet: 1,920
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 1,920 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Year Built Source: Assessor

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Barn, Barn/Stable, Corn Barn, Machine Shed

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 179.25
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 7,808,130
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Irrigation System: Pond, Well
  • Lot Features: Fishing Available, Hunting Available, Partly Wooded, Pond, Rural
  • Land Use: Farm Equipment, Feed Barn, Shed(s)
  • Zoning: RCDEO
  • Lot Description: Fishing Available, Hunting Available, Partly Wooded, Pond, Rural

Horse Property

  • Horse Property: Yes
  • Horse Facility Desc.: Horses Allowed

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $1,822.92
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • County Tax: $2,640
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $410,500
  • Tax Amount: $3,668
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Terms: Standard Sale
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1920

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Various farm equipment, buildings, tools, and machinery are negotiable.

Listed by RE/MAX Advantage Realty, Ricky Cantore III
Sold by RE/MAX Advantage Realty, Steve Allnutt

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— 689 Ridge Rd —

  • Ricky Cantore III

    RE/MAX Advantage Realty

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Schools serving 689 Ridge Rd

School District:Howard County Public Schools
NameGradesDistance
Lisbon Elementary School
15901 Frederick Road, Woodbine, MD 21797
K-55.7 mi
Glenwood Middle School
2680 Maryland 97, Glenwood, MD 21738
6-88.8 mi
Glenelg High School
14025 Burntwoods Road, Glenelg, MD 21737
9-1210.5 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 689 Ridge Rd

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/08/2025
Sold
$3,500,000
—
MLS
4/10/2025
Listed
$3,500,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Listed by RE/MAX Advantage Realty, Ricky Cantore III
Sold by RE/MAX Advantage Realty, Steve Allnutt

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689 Ridge Road, Mount Airy, MD 21771 (MLS# MDHW2051756) is a Farm Single-Family property that was sold at $3,500,000 on August 08, 2025. Want to learn more about 689 Ridge Road? Do you have questions about finding other Farm Single-Family real estate for sale in Mount Airy? You can browse all Mount Airy real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.