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$699,000 -$26,000 (-3.59%) Price Reduced

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 3,237 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 3 days ago

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5685 French Avenue,Sykesville, MD 21784

5685 French AvenueSykesvilleMD21784

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NEW CONCRETE FRONT WALKAY AND PORCH STOOP!! MOTIVATED SELLER!! BRING US AN OFFER!! Priced too high??? See the French Ave Sales History. This exquisite home has the LOWEST square foot cost in the last 2 years!! It just has more square footage!! Welcome to 5685 French Ave, where the feeling of a peaceful escape meets the convenience of Sykesville living. Set on a beautiful .98-acre lot, this warm and inviting split level-style home offers 3237 sq ft of comfortable living space with five spacious bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and a traditional floor plan that flows naturally from the formal dining area into inviting living spaces anchored by a cozy wood-burning stove - perfect for cool evenings at home. The beautifully updated kitchen features granite countertops, brand-new appliances, and finishes that make meal prep a pleasure. Hardwood floors run throughout the home, adding timeless warmth and character to every room. Step outside to an expansive deck ideal for entertaining or unwinding, surrounded by refreshed landscaping and nearly an acre of space to call your own. The attached oversized garage with a new garage door adds everyday convenience, while the finished basement offers exciting potential for a rec room, home gym, or additional living space. Major updates provide genuine peace of mind: brand-new roof, high-upgrade constant pressure well pump, updated insulation, and more. New Septic 2017. New Appliances. New updated kitchen with new granite countertops. Close to all that Sykesville has to offer yet tucked away enough to feel like a true retreat. This one is ready to embrace its next chapter.

Full Property Details for 5685 French Ave

General

  • Price: $699,000
  • Taxes: $5,618 (2026)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
  • MLS ID: MDCR2034906
  • Updated: 7/6/2026
  • Added to Site: 41 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 13
  • Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Den, Foyer, Exercise Room, Laundry, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Stove - Wood, Upgraded Countertops, Water Treat System, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Brick, Insert, Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Stove, Washer, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile/Brick

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: 5
  • Bedrooms Lower: 2
  • Bedrooms Main & Up: 3

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Lower Floor

Additional Information

  • Security/Safety: Smoke Detector

Exterior

  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s)

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 5
  • Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Garage Description: Garage - Front Entry

Location

  • County: CARROLL
  • Subdivision: CARROLL ESTATES
  • Driving Directions: GPS for Best results

School Information

  • School District: Carroll County Public Schools
  • Elementary School: Winfield
  • Middle School: Sykesville
  • High School: Century

Community

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump - Electric BackUp, Wood Burn Stove
  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Wood
  • Water Heater: Electric

Utilities

  • Sewer: On Site Septic
  • Water: Well
  • Utility Description: Cable TV Available, Electric Available

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Split Foyer
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Construction: Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Daylight, Full, Fully Finished, Garage Access, Heated
  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Walls/Ceilings: Dry Wall
  • Windows: Double Hung
  • Entry Floor Number: 1
  • Stories/Levels: 2
  • Stories Description: Lower 1, Main
  • Square Feet: 3,237
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Living Area: 3,237 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 3,237 Sq. Ft.
  • Basement Finished: 100%
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Year Built Source: Estimated
  • Property Condition: Excellent

Unit Information

Unit 1

  • Bathrooms-Lower: 1
  • Bedrooms-Lower: 2

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.98
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 42,689
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Zoning: R-400
  • Fencing (Description): Split Rail, Wire

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $215.94
  • Assessment Year: 2026
  • County Tax: $5,558
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $557,667
  • Tax Amount: $5,618
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 3237

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: See Disclosures
  • Section: 2
  • Lot Number: 18

Listed by Samson Properties, David Pard

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Schools serving 5685 French Ave

School District:Carroll County Public Schools, Westminster, MD
NameGradesDistance
Winfield Elementary School, Westminster, MD
4401 Salem Bottom Road, Westminster, MD 21157
PK-52.7 mi
Sykesville Middle School
7301 Springfield Avenue, Sykesville, MD 21784
6-84.7 mi
Century High School
355 Ronsdale Road, Sykesville, MD 21784
9-122.2 mi
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Price & Sales History for 5685 French Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/06/2026
Price Reduced
$699,000
-3.59%
MLS
6/18/2026
Price Reduced
$725,000
-3.33%
MLS
6/11/2026
Price Reduced
$750,000
-3.23%
MLS
5/29/2026
Listed
$775,000
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Tax History for 5685 French Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$5,568
19%
$491,833
15%
2023
$4,694
—
$426,000
3%
2023
$4,694
3%
$415,400
3%
2022
$4,574
15%
$404,800
3%
2019
$3,984
-11%
$394,200
—
2021
$4,499
—
$392,800
—
2020
$4,483
3%
$391,400
—
2019
$4,373
15%
$390,000
14%
2017
$3,819
5%
$342,667
7%
2016
$3,632
—
$319,000
—
2015
$3,633
-1%
$319,000
—
2014
$3,665
—
$319,000
—
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5685 French Avenue, Sykesville, MD 21784 (MLS# MDCR2034906) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 5685 French Avenue is currently listed for $699,000 and was received on May 29, 2026. Want to learn more about 5685 French Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Sykesville? You can browse all Sykesville real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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