Discover the possibilities at 14417 Ridenour Road, offering 21.35 beautiful acres in Frederick County, Maryland with a combination of open pasture and wooded acreage. This picturesque property provides a gorgeous setting for a new home, private retreat, or small farm. An original log home, circa 1900, remains on the property and is in need of major renovation or demolition, offering an opportunity to preserve a piece of the property’s history or start fresh with your own vision. Electric service remains in place, and a well was installed in 2001 with 25 gallons per minute and a boundary survey was completed in 2023. Several outbuildings to include a shed and smokehouse. With over 21 acres, the parcel may offer subdivision potential; Buyer to verify all subdivision possibilities, zoning, perc requirements, and intended uses with Frederick County. Whether you’re looking for acreage to build your dream home, room for animals, recreational land, or a property with future potential, this unique parcel offers a beautiful blend of pasture, woods, privacy, and opportunity.
Under contract
$349,900
14417 Ridenour Rd, Smithsburg, MD 21783
2beds
1,348sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
21.35 Acres Lot
$329,200 Zestimate®
$260/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Picturesque property
- 48 days
- 1,087
- 78
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Cindy Grimes 301-788-5354,
J&B Real Estate (301) 788-5354
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDFR2088034
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Utility Room
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Wood Stove, Wood
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Floor Plan - Traditional
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Dirt Floor
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,673
- Total interior livable area: 1,348 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,348
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Gravel, Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 21.35 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1110275210
- Zoning: A
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse/National Folk,Log Home
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Log
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Smithsburg
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $260/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $146,800
- Annual tax amount: $1,653
- Date on market: 8/26/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Bank Portfolio,Cash
- Exclusions: Sea Container
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$329,200
$313,000 - $346,000
$1,831/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/29/2026 | Contingent | $349,900$260/sqft |
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| 8/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $349,900-22.2%$260/sqft |
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| 8/1/2025 | Listing removed | $450,000$334/sqft |
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| 3/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $450,000+5.9%$334/sqft |
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| 1/29/2025 | Listing removed | $425,000-55.7%$315/sqft |
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| 10/25/2024 | Price change | $960,000+125.9%$712/sqft |
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| 10/25/2024 | Price change | $425,000-56.9%$315/sqft |
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| 9/16/2024 | Price change | $985,000+118.9%$731/sqft |
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| 6/25/2024 | Listed for sale | $450,000$334/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,882 +7.2% | $146,800 +7.6% |
| 2025 | $1,755 +14% | $136,400 +8.3% |
| 2024 | $1,540 +13.4% | $126,000 +8.8% |
| 2023 | $1,357 +1.2% | $115,800 |
| 2022 | $1,341 +1.2% | $115,800 +2.5% |
| 2021 | $1,324 +1.3% | $113,000 |
| 2020 | $1,308 +3.2% | -- |
| 2019 | $1,267 +3.3% | $111,600 +6.7% |
| 2018 | $1,226 +3.5% | $104,600 +3.5% |
| 2017 | $1,185 +19.8% | $101,100 +5.7% |
| 2016 | $989 | $95,667 +6% |
| 2015 | $989 | $90,233 +6.4% |
| 2014 | $989 | $84,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $84,800 |
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Neighborhood: 21783
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Frederick 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.





