Rarely available in 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. 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.
For sale
$825,000
7696 Swallow Rd, Sykesville, MD 21784
4beds
3,894sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2001
0.26 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$212/sqft
$159/mo HOA
What's special
Community poolGas fireplaceElectric fireplacePaved linear trailheadDual sink vanityWalk-in showerHardwood flooring
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Listing updated: April 24, 2025 at 02:29am
Listed by:
Karen Nelson 443-812-5285,
Northrop Realty 4104651770
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDCR2026024

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Bonus Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Attached Bathroom, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 13
Breakfast room
- Features: Breakfast Room, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 13
Dining room
- Features: Chair Rail, Crown Molding, Dining Area, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 15
Family room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 15
Foyer
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 14
Game room
- Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Flooring - Carpet, Flooring - Other, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 600 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 15
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Granite Counters, Dining Area, Flooring - HardWood, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Recessed Lighting, Pantry
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 15
Living room
- Features: Crown Molding, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Mud room
- Level: Main
- Area: 28 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4 x 7
Storage room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4 x 14
Utility room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 8
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Ice Maker, Water Heater, Oven, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level, Mud Room
Features
- Soaking Tub, Bar, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Family Room Off Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Store/Office, Upgraded Countertops, Dry Wall, High Ceilings, 2 Story Ceilings
- Flooring: Carpet, Other, Hardwood, Wood
- Doors: Six Panel, French Doors, Sliding Glass
- Windows: Screens, Vinyl Clad
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Sump Pump,Walk-Out Access,Windows,Finished,Improved,Heated,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Electric, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,894
- Total interior livable area: 3,894 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,666
- Finished area below ground: 1,228
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Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Oversized, Off Street, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Storage, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool features: Community
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Backs - Open Common Area, Backs - Parkland, Backs to Trees, Landscaped, Premium, Rear Yard, Level, Suburban
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 0705105463
- Zoning: R-200
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Pool
- Security: Main Entrance Lock, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Patapsco Valley Overlook
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Pool, Jogging Path, Common Grounds
- Services included: Trash, Pool(s), Common Area Maintenance
- HOA fee: $954 semi-annually
- HOA name: PATAPSCO VALLEY OVERLOOK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
Location
- Region: Sykesville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $212/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $513,800
- Annual tax amount: $5,866
- Date on market: 4/24/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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