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Property Description
Calling all investors, second-home seekers, and visionaries-this is the project you've been waiting for! AND it just got better with a price improvement!! Located just steps from the water in the charming community of Idlewilde, this 2-bedroom cottage-style home sits on a rare double lot with Chesapeake Bay views from the backyard and access to fantastic community amenities. While the property needs renovation-including electric installation, structural repairs, and cosmetic updates-the bones are there and the potential is undeniable. Whether you are looking to build instant equity, create a weekend getaway, or flip for profit, this home offers the canvas to make it happen. Enjoy the laid-back waterfront lifestyle with access to a community fishing pier, open lawn area, beach, and playground just down the street. A newer well is already in place, adding to the property's value and convenience. This is not just a project-it's a chance to create something special in a peaceful coastal setting. Bring your vision, your toolbox, and your ambition. Properties with this kind of potential in Shady Side do not last. Schedule your showing today and turn this opportunity into your next success story. **Please note square footage is estimated, buyer to perform own due diligence**
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 4725 Idlewilde Rd
General
- Price: $305,000
- Taxes: $2,314 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: MDAA2117718
- Updated: 7/1/2025
- Added to Site: 34 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Wood, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Main Floor
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Type: Driveway
Location
- County: Anne Arundel
- Development Name: Idlewilde On The Bay
- Subdivision: Idlewilde On The Bay
- Driving Directions: From Shady Side Rd. Take right onto Snug Harbor Rd. Then turn onto Idlewilde Rd. House is on right towards end of road.
School Information
- School District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools
- Elementary School: Shady Side
- Middle School: Southern
- High School: Southern
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric, Wood Burn Stove
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Private
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Cottage, Coastal
- Architectural Style: Cottage, Coastal
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Frame
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Main
- Square Feet: 1,000
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,000 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1940
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Major Rehab Needed
Lot Features
- Property View: Water
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,484
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Cleared, No Thru Street
- Zoning: R5
- Lot Description: Cleared, No Thru Street
Water Features
- Water View: Yes
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Access Desc: Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed
- Water Front Type: Bay
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $305
- Assessment Year: 2025
- County Tax: $1,934
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $176,600
- Tax Amount: $2,314
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 410
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 77
Listed by EXP Realty, LLC, Clinton Auman
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Schools
Schools serving 4725 Idlewilde Rd
School District:Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Rating | Name | Grades | Distance |
---|---|---|---|
4859 Atwell Rd, Shady Side, MD 20764 | PK-5 | 0.8 mi | |
5235 Solomons Island Rd, Lothian, MD 20711 | 6-8 | 6.4 mi | |
Southern High School
4400 Solomons Island Rd, Harwood, MD 20776 | 9-12 | 6.8 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 4725 Idlewilde Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/28/2025
Price Reduced
$305,000
-8.96%
MLS
6/11/2025
Listed
$335,000
318.75%
MLS
10/30/1997
Sold
$80,000
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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 4725 Idlewilde Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$1,933
—
$176,600
—
2023
$1,933
5%
$177,000
1%
2022
$1,833
17%
$175,400
1%
2018
$1,568
-31%
$173,800
1%
2021
$2,284
3%
$172,200
5%
2020
$2,218
5%
$163,433
6%
2019
$2,109
5%
$154,667
6%
2018
$2,016
—
$145,900
1%
2017
$2,017
—
$144,433
1%
2016
$2,024
—
$142,967
1%
2015
$2,020
28%
$141,500
—
2014
$1,582
—
$141,500
—
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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4725 Idlewilde Road, Shady Side, MD 20764 (MLS# MDAA2117718) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 4725 Idlewilde Road is currently listed for $305,000 and was received on June 11, 2025. Want to learn more about 4725 Idlewilde Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Shady Side? You can browse all Shady Side real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.