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Property Description
Discover the possibilities at 14417 Ridenour Road, offering 21.35 beautiful acres in Frederick County, Maryland with a combination of open pasture and wooded acreage. This picturesque property provides a gorgeous setting for a new home, private retreat, or small farm. An original log home, circa 1900, remains on the property and is in need of major renovation or demolition, offering an opportunity to preserve a piece of the property's history or start fresh with your own vision. Electric service remains in place, and a well was installed in 2001 with 25 gallons per minute and a boundary survey was completed in 2023. Several outbuildings to include a shed and smokehouse. With over 21 acres, the parcel may offer subdivision potential; Buyer to verify all subdivision possibilities, zoning, perc requirements, and intended uses with Frederick County. Whether you're looking for acreage to build your dream home, room for animals, recreational land, or a property with future potential, this unique parcel offers a beautiful blend of pasture, woods, privacy, and opportunity.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 14417 Ridenour Rd
General
- Price: $349,900
- Taxes: $1,653 (2025)
- Status: Under Contract
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: MDFR2088034
- Updated: 9/29/2026
- Added to Site: 47 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Utility Room
- Interior Features: Floor Plan - Traditional, Stove - Wood
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Upper: 2
Parking
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Gravel Driveway
- Parking Type: Driveway
Location
- County: FREDERICK
- Driving Directions: Rt 77 from Thurmont to Smithsburg, left on Brown rd to immediate left on Ridenour Rd- Driveway is shared with 14405 Ridenour Rd.
School Information
- School District: Frederick County Public Schools
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Wood Burn Stove
- Heating Fuel: Wood
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Farmhouse/National Folk, Log Home
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Frame, Log
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Dirt Floor
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Metal
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,673
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,348 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,348 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1900
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Major Rehab Needed
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed
Lot Features
- Property View: Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 21.35
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 930,006
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: A
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $259.57
- Assessment Year: 2026
- County Tax: $1,653
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $146,800
- Tax Amount: $1,653
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1348
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Sea Container
Listed by J&B Real Estate, Cynthia T Grimes
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Schools
Schools serving 14417 Ridenour Rd
School District:Frederick County Public Schools, Fort Detrick, MD
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Thurmont Elementary School 805 East Main Street, Thurmont, MD 21788 | 3-5 | 6.1 mi |
Thurmont Primary School 7989 Rocky Ridge Road, Thurmont, MD 21788 | K-2 | 6.5 mi |
Thurmont Middle School 408 East Main Street, Thurmont, MD 21788 | 6-8 | 5.7 mi |
Catoctin High School 14745 Sabillasville Road, Thurmont, MD 21788 | 9-12 | 5.5 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 14417 Ridenour Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/26/2026
Listed
$349,900
—
MLS
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 14417 Ridenour Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,755
—
$146,800
8%
2025
$1,755
21%
$136,400
8%
2023
$1,445
—
$126,000
9%
2023
$1,445
1%
$115,800
1%
2022
$1,429
2%
$114,400
1%
2020
$1,396
1%
$113,000
1%
2021
$1,384
3%
$111,600
3%
2019
$1,343
2%
$108,100
3%
2019
$1,314
4%
$104,600
3%
2018
$1,262
5%
$101,100
6%
2017
$1,199
5%
$95,667
6%
2016
$1,146
6%
$90,233
6%
2015
$1,082
—
$84,800
—
2014
$1,085
—
$84,800
—
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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14417 Ridenour Road, Smithsburg, MD 21783 (MLS# MDFR2088034) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 14417 Ridenour Road is currently listed for $349,900 and was received on August 26, 2026. Want to learn more about 14417 Ridenour Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Smithsburg? You can browse all Smithsburg real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

