Incredible opportunity to make it your own beach house haven! A true diamond in the rough. Enjoy some of the most beautiful bay views you'll ever experience from the comfort of your own backyard. This home has significance to Columbia Beach. This is the original home of Al Jones. Home is in need of major restoration. This 1940 Cape Cod features 3 Bedrooms and 2 Full Baths, fireplace, built in book shelves, a large custom deck and a 1 car garage. Columbia Beach is on a peninsula location with spectacular Chesapeake Bay views. This home sits on 4 lots and is in a gated community. This is a premium location offering water access for various water activities. The community has a boat launch, playground, tennis and basketball courts. There are also 2 fishing/crabbing piers. There is a new beach just a short walk away. There is a community walking path along the rocks that lines the cove. There is no HOA. Owner has requested LA be present for all showings, therefore please give as much notice as possible. Mask required. Take necessary safety precautions upon entering, while touring property and upon exiting. HOME STRICKLY BEING SOLD AS - IS. SELLER WILL NOT MAKE ANY REPAIRS.
Sold for $414,900 on 06/24/25
$414,900
5227 Al Jones Dr, Shady Side, MD 20764
3beds
1,269sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
7,942 Square Feet Lot
$421,800 Zestimate®
$327/sqft
$2,483 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 24, 2025 at 12:05pm
Listed by:
Lydia Newman 301-542-2826,
Fairfax Realty Premier
Bought with:
A'Lana Watson
Fairfax Realty Premier
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDAA2116460

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Other, Heat Pump, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Doors: Sliding Glass
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,269
- Total interior livable area: 1,269 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,269
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Attached, Driveway, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 7,942 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 020715602485000
- Zoning: R2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- Fixer,Below Average
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
- Major remodel year: 2009
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Shady Side
- Subdivision: Columbia Beach
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,Conventional,FHA 203(k)
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability
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$421,800
2% more+ $8,436
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$430,236