Professional photos and video coming soon. This offering marks an extraordinary opportunity to acquire one of North America’s most prestigious properties. While the 437.5 acre farm is globally celebrated for its history of breeding, training, and raising excellence and many world-class sport horse champions, the focus now turns to the sale of the physical estate, a masterpiece of equestrian infrastructure and natural beauty now available for its next chapter. The property is defined by its remarkable landscape, featuring 200 wooded acres of mature trees, 220 acres of pastureland, and 15 acres of impervious structures across the gently rolling terrain of Cecil County. Bordered by 1.3 miles of tranquil waters of the Octoraro Creek, the land offers a rare combination of high-performance utility and serene privacy. The sale includes comprehensive, established equestrian infrastructure, highlighted by a 36-stall main barn, 2 outdoor arenas, 12 fields, 31 paddocks, 14 dwellings, 2 additional barns, and numerous equine facilities that have served as the benchmark for elite sport horse development for decades. The true value of Hilltop Farm’s footprint lies in its versatility; it is a canvas limited only by the scale of one’s imagination. While its equestrian pedigree is unrivaled, the estate invites a bold repurposing as a world-class Agri-Tourism Destination or a Private Legacy Compound. The riverfront and woodlands are perfectly suited for a Luxury Wellness Retreat, with riparian trails just a stone's throw from the urban corridors of Philadelphia, Baltimore, and DC. As this historic operational chapter concludes, the property is now positioned for a new curator to inherit a landscape of immense function and beauty. This is a rare chance to own a sanctuary that has been both a stage for international sport and a community standard-bearer.
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$10,000,000
1089 Nesbitt Rd, Colora, MD 21917
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Built in 1826
437.5 Acres Lot
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What's special
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Travis Gray 301-641-0809,
Engel & Volkers Annapolis (443) 292-6767,
Co-Listing Agent: Charles J Becker Iv 610-420-5427,
Engel & Volkers
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDCC2020402
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 0
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Hot Water, Oil, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air, Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Decorative
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Finished area above ground: 0
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 50
- Parking features: Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Driveway, Gravel, Lighted, Parking Lot
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting, Extensive Hardscape, Sport Court, Street Lights
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Split Rail,Wood,Wire,Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Panoramic, Pasture, Pond, Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods, River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Pond,River
- Waterfront features: Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Private Access, River
- Body of water: Octoraro Creek
- Frontage length: Water Frontage Ft: 6916
Lot
- Size: 437.5 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding, Residence, Shed(s)
- Additional parcels included: Property includes the following tax ID numbers 080602826, 080601249, 080612450, 0806025811.
- Parcel number: 0806012450, 080612450, 080601249, 0800602826
- Zoning: NAR
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Farm Equipment
- Wooded area: 200
- Horses can be raised: Yes
- Horse amenities: Arena, Riding Trail, Horses Allowed, Paddocks, Riding Ring, Stable(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse/National Folk,Cottage,Recreational Camp,Ranch/Rambler,Other
- Property subtype: Farm
Materials
- Stone, Stucco, Wood Siding, Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1826
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Transformer
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Well, Holding Tank
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Colora
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $5,291,700
- Annual tax amount: $62,855
- Date on market: 5/1/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: See Lister
- Exclusions: See Lister
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,610/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/4/1990 | Sold | $2,500,000 |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,900 |
| 2024 | $21 -0.9% | $1,900 |
| 2023 | $21 -2% | $1,900 |
| 2022 | $21 -1.2% | $1,900 |
| 2021 | $22 -1.1% | $1,900 |
| 2020 | $22 | $1,900 |
| 2019 | $22 | $1,900 |
| 2018 | $22 -73.3% | $1,900 |
| 2017 | $82 +290.6% | $1,900 |
| 2016 | $21 +0.1% | $1,900 |
| 2015 | $21 | $1,900 -1% |
| 2004 | -- | $1,920 |
| 2003 | -- | $1,920 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$58,319/mo
Principal & interest
$51569
Property taxes
$6750
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 21917
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Conowingo Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.9 mi
- 4/10Perryville Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 8.4 mi
- 6/10Perryville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Cecil County Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Maryland
- Cecil County
- Colora
- 21917
- 1089 Nesbitt Rd
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