CUSTOM HOME SITES -- WORKING FARM -- EQUINE FACILITY -- TONS OF POTENTIAL! Discover the potential of this expansive 179.25-acre property nestled in the heart of Mt. Airy, Maryland. With a balance of natural beauty, agricultural functionality, and future potential development opportunity, this property may work for farmers, developers, or those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle. Property Features: Tillable Land: Approximately 80 acres of productive, tillable farmland—perfect for crops, grazing, or equestrian use. Residential Home: A charming farmhouse provides comfortable living with scenic views and privacy. Home is in need of improvements but is currently habitable. Outbuildings & Infrastructure: Three barns and outbuildings offer ample storage, workshop space, or livestock shelter. Water Features: Two ponds enhance the landscape, providing natural irrigation and recreational possibilities. Development Potential: Four (4) Unrestricted 1-acre building lots—ideal for custom homes, guest cottages, or future sale. Three (3) tenant house building rights—expand housing for farm workers, renters, or extended family. This unique offering blends open land, water features, and development rights in a highly desirable location with convenient access to commuter routes and nearby amenities. All information provided and all ideas about future potential uses must be verified by buyer and approved by Howard County Planning & Zoning. Copy of existing easements are available for qualified purchasers to review. All purchasers will be required to show proof of funds prior to scheduling a tour of the property.
Pending
$3,500,000
689 Ridge Rd, Mount Airy, MD 21771
4beds
1,920sqft
Est.:
Farm
Built in 1890
179.25 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,823/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 10, 2025 at 03:13am
Listed by:
Ricky Cantore 443-878-3507,
RE/MAX Advantage Realty 410-740-1200,
Co-Listing Agent: Richard J. Cantore 410-740-1200,
RE/MAX Advantage Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDHW2051756

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Other
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,920
- Total interior livable area: 1,920 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,920
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 179.25 Acres
- Features: Fishing Available, Hunting Available, Wooded, Pond, Rural
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Feed Barn, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1404312619
- Zoning: RCDEO
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Farm Equipment
- Horses can be raised: Yes
- Horse amenities: Horses Allowed
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Farm
Materials
- Combination
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Exists
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Mount Airy
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,823/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $410,500
- Annual tax amount: $3,668
- Date on market: 4/10/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Private Financing Available
- Inclusions: Various Farm Equipment, Buildings, Tools, And Machinery Are Negotiable.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Crops included: Yes
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