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Lynn Carr-Hawkes

carrhawkesclients1st@gmail.com +1(540) 220-2083

Listed by Gary Gestson • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

$ 275,000

Est. payment | -/mo

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,488 SqFt

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$ 275,000

Est. payment | -/mo

Save

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,488 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Coming Soon

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,488 sqft

Price per Sqft $184

Subdivision None Available

MLS Listing ID MDFR2091108

Style Farmhouse/National Folk

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 1

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 1,488

Year Built 1850

Available Date 2026-11-05

Annual Tax Amount $3,065

Tax Year 2026

Lot Size 1.120 Acres

Acres 1.12

Property Sub-Type Detached

Source BRIGHT

Property Description

Resting quietly on the gentle slopes of South Mountain, this circa 1850 log home stands as a timeless sentinel overlooking an endless, breathtaking expanse of protected Maryland farmland. Bounded by 1.18 partially wooded acres where whispering canopy meets open sky, the property captures a rare, romantic spirit of place—a canvas of natural serenity where historical depth and quiet beauty converge...........Beneath the weatherboard siding of this traditional residence lies the sturdy, honest craftsmanship of hand-hewn mid-19th-century log construction. Protected under a classic metal roof, the home awaits a thoughtful hand to reawaken its character. Inside, two to three bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms center around original wood floors that carry the warm patina of past generations. Outside, an weathered frame barn awaits its own resurrection, offering an ideal setting for an artist's studio, rustic workshop, or agricultural sanctuary..........Having silently borne witness to the fierce clash of the Civil War Battle of South Mountain on September 14, 1862, the home is proudly situated within the Crampton's Gap Historic District. Yet, unlike many historic treasures, this haven comes with the rare privilege of zero local historic restrictions, granting complete creative freedom to honor its heritage while modernizing to your exact vision..........An exceptional candidate for conventional, FHA 203(k), or VA renovation loans, this unique listing allows buyers to easily combine the purchase and restoration costs into a single mortgage. Located just moments from the historic village of Burkittsville, Gathland State Park, the Appalachian Trail, and local vineyards, this South Mountain Log House is a poetic invitation to sculpt your own peaceful retreat out of living American history.

Location

State MD

County Frederick

Zoning R RESIDENTIAL

Rooms

Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Bathroom 1, Half Bath

Basement Unfinished, Walkout Level

Interior

Hot Water Propane

Heating Wall Unit

Cooling None

Heat Source Propane - Leased

Exterior

Water Access N

View Mountain, Valley

Accessibility None

Garage N

Private Pool No

Building

Lot Description Backs - Parkland, Partly Wooded, Rural

Story 2

Foundation Stone

Above Ground Finished SqFt 1488

Sewer On Site Septic

Water Well

Architectural Style Farmhouse/National Folk

Level or Stories 2

Additional Building Above Grade

New Construction N

Schools

School District Frederick County Public Schools

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 1122431307

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source 1488

Special Listing Condition Standard

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+1(540) 220-2083

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1440 Central Park Blvd Suite 210 Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401, VA 22401

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5506-B 5506-B BURKITTSVILLE RD Burkittsville, MD 21718