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Property Description
Fantastic new price! Highly sought Patapsco Valley Overlook! On one of the best level lots in the neighborhood, steps from the community pool and backing to the paved Linear Trailhead, this gorgeous 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath beauty is one of the neighborhood's largest homes boasting almost 4000 sq ft of finished living space. The main level has hardwood flooring, separate office/study, and connected living and dining rooms. The updated gourmet kitchen with cooktop, built-in microwave and double wall ovens open to an inviting spacious family room with gas fireplace and custom wall finish. Upstairs, you'll find an extra large owner's suite with two large walk-in closets, luxury owner's bath with soaking tub, walk-in shower, and a dual sink vanity. Three other spacious bedrooms are served by an updated full bath with two sinks. Laundry is located upstairs. 9 ft ceilings above grade. Headed downstairs, you will find an incredible, recently finished sprawling lower level with dry bar, electric fireplace, gorgeous full bathroom, canning closet & possible future 5th bedroom. A side-loaded, oversized two car garage has built-in shelving. Newer roof - 3 years old. Natural gas heat & hot water. HOA includes community pool & trash. Located just a quarter of a mile from the southern county line, it is just minutes to historic downtown Sykesville with restaurants, shops, and a season farmers market. Numerous regional parks area nearby. Piney Run Park & Lake is also minutes away encompassing 550 acres of fields, forest and open spaces. It features over 15 miles of hiking trails, a 300-acre lake, nature center, play & picnic areas. Freedom Regional Park, close to downtown, has numerous recreational youth fields, play areas and an almost 2 mile walking loop. And Cooper Millard park located next to Sykesville Middle School has a fantastic children's water play area and is host to summer movie nights. Easy access to Howard County and I70. Century school district.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 7696 Swallow Rd
General
- Sold For: $790,000
- HOA FEE: $159/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Semi-Annually
- Taxes: $5,866 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: MDCR2026024
- Added to Site: 308 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Mud Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Bonus Room
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bar, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Store/Office, Upgraded Countertops, Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): Electric, Other, Electric, Other
- Appliances: Cooktop, Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Icemaker, Water Heater, Oven - Wall
- Flooring: Carpet, Other, Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Attached Bathroom, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood, Walk-In Closet(s), Upper 1
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 2 - Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet, Upper 1
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 3 - Flooring - Carpet, Upper 1
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom 4 - Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet, Upper 1
Other Rooms
- Foyer/Entry: Foyer - Flooring - HardWood, Main
- Living Room: Living Room - Crown Molding, Flooring - HardWood, Main
- Family Room: Family Room - Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Other, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Countertop(s) - Granite, Dining Area, Flooring - HardWood, Island, Kitchen - Eat-in, Lighting - Recessed, Pantry, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Chair Rail, Crown Molding, Dining Area, Flooring - HardWood, Main
- Breakfast Room: Breakfast Room - Breakfast Room, Flooring - HardWood, Main
- Game room: Yes
- Game Room: Game Room - Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Flooring - Carpet, Flooring, Lower 1
- Rec Room: Yes
- Laundry: Upper Floor
- Utility Room: Utility Room, Lower 1
- Storage: Storage Room, Lower 1
- Mud Room: Mud Room, Main
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Pool - Outdoor, Jog/Walk Path, Common Grounds
- Shared Pool: Yes
- Pool: Yes
- Security/Safety: Main Entrance Lock, Smoke Detector
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Secure Storage, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s), Porch(es)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Type: Off Street, Attached Garage
- Garage Description: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Side Entry, Oversized
Location
- County: Carroll
- Development Name: Patapsco Valley Overlook
- Subdivision: Patapsco Valley Overlook
- Driving Directions: From Gaither Road Right onto Riverview Trail, Left onto Swallow Road.
- Location Details: Suburban
School Information
- School District: Carroll County Public Schools
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: PATAPSCO VALLEY OVERLOOK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
- Assoc. Fees Include: Trash, Pool(s), Common Area Maintenance
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas, 60+ Gallon Tank
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Colonial
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Connecting Stairway, Sump Pump, Walkout Level, Windows, Fully Finished, Improved, Heated, Interior Access
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
- Walls/Ceilings: Dry Wall, High, 2 Story Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings
- Windows: Screens, Vinyl Clad
- Doors: Six Panel, French, Sliding Glass
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 3,894
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 3,894 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2001
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Excellent
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed
Lot Features
- Property View: Garden/Lawn, Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.26
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 11,220
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Corner, Backs - Open Common Area, Backs - Parkland, Backs to Trees, Landscaping, Premium, Rear Yard, Level
- Zoning: R-200
- Lot Description: Corner, Backs - Open Common Area, Backs - Parkland, Backs to Trees, Landscaping, Premium, Rear Yard, Level
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $300.08
- Association Fee: $954
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Semi-Annually
- Assessment Year: 2024
- County Tax: $5,806
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $513,800
- Tax Amount: $5,866
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2666
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Section: 2
- Lot Number: 69
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Schools
Schools serving 7696 Swallow Rd
School District:Carroll County Public Schools, Westminster, MD
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Linton Springs Elementary School 375 Ronsdale Road, Sykesville, MD 21784 | PK-5 | 4 mi |
Sykesville Middle School 7301 Springfield Avenue, Sykesville, MD 21784 | 6-8 | 1.3 mi |
Century High School 355 Ronsdale Road, Sykesville, MD 21784 | 9-12 | 4.1 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 7696 Swallow Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/11/2025
Sold
$790,000
-1.25%
MLS
5/29/2025
Price Reduced
$800,000
-3.03%
MLS
4/24/2025
Listed
$825,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
7696 Swallow Road, Sykesville, MD 21784 (MLS# MDCR2026024) is a Single Family property that was sold at $790,000 on July 11, 2025. This property was sold by Ryan Jakubowski from our Howard County Regional Office.Want to learn more about 7696 Swallow Road? 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.



