Welcome home to this charming brick Cape Cod nestled on a beautifully landscaped ¾-acre lot in one of Sykesville's most desirable locations. Offering 5 bedrooms, 2 full and 1 half baths, over 2,500 square feet of finished living space, and a detached 2-car garage, this home combines timeless character with thoughtful updates throughout. Step inside to discover warm hardwood floors, inviting living spaces, and a beautifully updated kitchen featuring 42-inch cabinetry, wood countertops, stainless steel appliances, and an electric cooktop. The spacious living room is highlighted by a cozy wood-burning fireplace, while the adjoining sunroom provides the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee or unwind while overlooking the spectacular backyard. The flexible floor plan includes multiple bedrooms on the main and upper levels, with a finished lower level offering a large recreation room, additional bedroom or home office, half bath, abundant storage, and endless possibilities for guests, hobbies, or entertaining. Outside is where this property truly shines. The private, fenced backyard offers mature landscaping, room to play, entertain, or garden, and creates a peaceful retreat that's difficult to find. Enjoy evenings on the deck, relax in the sunroom, or take in the beautiful sunsets from the welcoming front porch. Major improvements provide peace of mind, including a new HVAC system (2025), new furnace (2025), hot water heater (2023), chimney relined (2025), radon mitigation system, and 200-amp electrical service. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Sykesville's shops, restaurants, parks, and commuter routes, this is the perfect blend of classic charm, modern updates, and everyday functionality.
For sale
Price cut: $25K (8/31)
$525,000
7424 Gaither Rd, Sykesville, MD 21784
5beds
2,550sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
0.75 Acres Lot
$521,100 Zestimate®
$206/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy wood-burning fireplaceFinished lower levelMature landscapingBeautifully updated kitchenAbundant storagePrivate fenced backyardWarm hardwood floors
- 50 days
- 2,431
- 172
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Charlotte Savoy 443-212-8969,
The KW Collective 4435741600,
Listing Team: The Savoy Team At The Kw Collective
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDCR2036528
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Full Bath, Half Bath
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 16
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 5
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 15
Family room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Lower
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 19
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Half bath
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 98 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 X 14
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Wood Stove
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 15
Mud room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Ice Maker, Washer, Microwave, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Mud Room
Features
- Attic, Dining Area, Chair Railings, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,550
- Total interior livable area: 2,550 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,530
- Finished area below ground: 1,020
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 0.75 Acres
- Features: Backs to Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 0714005595
- Zoning: R-100
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Permanent
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Exists
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sykesville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $206/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $371,500
- Annual tax amount: $3,890
- Date on market: 7/22/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$521,100
$495,000 - $547,000
$3,588/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2026 | Price change | $525,000-4.5%$206/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDCR2036528 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $550,000+233.3%$216/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDCR2036528 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2001 | Sold | $165,000$65/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,768 +8.9% | $338,900 +10.6% |
| 2024 | $3,461 +6.8% | $306,300 +6.8% |
| 2023 | $3,241 +7.3% | $286,833 -6.4% |
| 2022 | $3,021 +7.9% | $306,300 +23.6% |
| 2021 | $2,801 +0.1% | $247,900 +0.1% |
| 2020 | $2,800 +0.1% | $247,767 -0.1% |
| 2019 | $2,798 +0.1% | $247,900 +0.2% |
| 2018 | $2,797 | $247,500 |
| 2017 | $2,797 | $247,500 |
| 2016 | -- | $247,500 -0.1% |
| 2015 | -- | $247,800 |
| 2014 | -- | $247,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $247,800 -8.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $269,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $269,800 |
| 2010 | -- | $269,800 -29.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $381,740 +15.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $329,752 +18.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $277,766 +23% |
| 2006 | -- | $225,780 +12.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $200,246 +14.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $174,713 +17.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $149,180 +3.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $144,110 +3.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $139,070 |
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Neighborhood: 21784
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Linton Springs
- Middle: Sykesville
- High: Century
- District: Carroll 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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