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Property Description
Private backyard with no homes behind you, backing to mature trees and peaceful wooded views! Rare opportunity for main-level living in Lake Linganore! This practically new Ryan Homes Palladio Ranch offers the highly sought-after open floorplan with elevated finishes throughout. The heart of the home is a gourmet kitchen designed to impress, featuring expansive countertop space, gas cooking, stainless steel appliances, two separate ovens, and a large pantry. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining area and spacious living room, where a stunning stone fireplace creates the perfect setting for both entertaining and everyday comfort. Enjoy seasonal lake views and serene natural surroundings from your back porch, creating a private retreat year-round. The finished walkout basement adds incredible flexibility with a large recreation area, ideal for a game room, home gym, or additional living space. You'll also find a fourth bedroom, third full bath, and generous storage space already finished with gorgeous LVP flooring. Located in the highly desirable Lake Linganore community, residents enjoy private lakes, sandy beaches, multiple pools, scenic trails, playgrounds, pickleball and tennis courts, and year-round community events. Conveniently situated near I-70 and I-270, this home offers the perfect combination of comfort, privacy, and convenience.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 6968 Merle Ct
General
- Price: $749,900
- HOA FEE: $191/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: $7,611 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: MDFR2081192
- Updated: 6/1/2026
- Added to Site: 47 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Recreation Room, Storage Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Additional Bedroom
- Interior Features: Floor Plan - Open
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Stone
- Appliances: Stainless Steel Appliances
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Main Floor Baths: 2
- Main - Full Baths: 2
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Lower: 1
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Main Floor
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Basketball Courts, Beach, Common Grounds, Dog Park, Jog/Walk Path, Pickleball Courts, Pool - Outdoor, Tennis Courts, Tot Lots/Playground, Water/Lake Privileges
- Shared Pool: Yes
- Pool: Yes
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch(es)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Paved Driveway
- Parking Type: Attached Garage
- Garage Description: Garage - Front Entry
Location
- County: FREDERICK
- Subdivision: HAMPTONS
- Driving Directions: I- 70 take 75 N to New London Left to right Gas House Pike to Left on Eaglehead Dr to Rght on Merle Court House on Left.
School Information
- School District: Frederick County Public Schools
- High School: Linganore
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: LAKE LINGANORE ASSOCIATION
- Assoc. Fees Include: Trash, Snow Removal, Common Area Maintenance
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Central
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Craftsman
- Structure Type: Detached
- Builder: Ryan Homes
- Model: PALLADIO RANCH
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Stone
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Walls/Ceilings: 9'+ Ceilings
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main
- Square Feet: 3,848
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 3,124 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,967 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 1,157 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2021
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Excellent
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
- Bedrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Property View: Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.21
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 9,357
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $381.24
- Association Fee: $2,296
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Assessment Year: 2026
- County Tax: $7,611
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $663,200
- Tax Amount: $7,611
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 3167
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 54
Listed by Charis Realty Group, Cara Via
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Schools
Schools serving 6968 Merle Ct
School District:Frederick County Public Schools, Fort Detrick, MD
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Blue Heron Elementary 7100 Eaglehead Drive, New Market, MD 21774 | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
New Market Middle School 125 West Main Street, New Market, MD 21774 | 6-8 | 3.1 mi |
Linganore High School 12013 Old Annapolis Road, Frederick, MD 21701 | 9-12 | 3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 6968 Merle Ct
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/01/2026
Listed
$749,900
2.43%
MLS
1/12/2022
Sold
$732,115
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 6968 Merle Ct
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$7,266
11%
$628,000
6%
2023
$6,525
—
$592,800
8%
2023
$6,525
8%
$549,233
9%
2022
$6,014
100%
$505,667
395%
2020
—
$102,100
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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6968 Merle Court, New Market, MD 21774 (MLS# MDFR2081192) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 6968 Merle Court is currently listed for $749,900 and was received on May 01, 2026. Want to learn more about 6968 Merle Court? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in New Market? You can browse all New Market real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

