The Norris-Stirling House was built in 3 sections during the years 1804, 1840, and 1934. It has been beautifully maintained and preserved over the years. The home consists of a large slate covered porch, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a sleeping porch/balcony off the second level, 3 fireplaces (1 with wood insert), remodeled kitchen, living room, dining room and laundry on main level, finished attic, and cellar. There are 45.55 acres of land in AG – half woods and half fields. Approximately 22 aces of the land are pastures, hay fields, and riding areas with riding trails connecting into trails along Winters Run Stream. The property is currently being used for horses and goats along with flower/vegetable gardens and grape vines. There is a 3 car detached garage with a 5 year old cedar shingle roof, 2 garage door openers and spot lights. The outbuildings include a large bank barn, run-in barn, and a 3 stall barn and tack room. The bank barn has newly installed tongue and groove pine floor and rafters, electric, and can hold farm equipment. The 3 stall horse barn has electric, water and a heat lamp. The original beams of the home have been reinforced and there is new blown-in insulation in the main house. There is upgraded 200 amp electric with a new box and Verizon Fios at the home. A concrete pad is in the rear yard with electric and water for a hot tub along with a swing set and garden patio. The property backs to Harford Glen and is on a preservation easement through the Maryland National Historic Trust. There are 5 building rights and the potential for AG preservation is available. All information should be confirmed through Harford County.
Sold for $1,475,000 on 06/26/25
$1,475,000
903 Ring Factory Rd, Joppa, MD 21085
4beds
2,124sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1804
45.55 Acres Lot
$1,475,900 Zestimate®
$694/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: June 30, 2025 at 10:51am
Listed by:
Denise Patrick 410-459-2154,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with:
Ms. Victoria Kaminski, 654465
EXP Realty, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDHR2042486

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 108
Heating
- Baseboard, Zoned, Propane, Electric
Cooling
- Multi Units, Zoned, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Cooktop, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Ice Maker, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Additional Stairway, Attic, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-in Features, Curved Staircase, Dining Area, Double/Dual Staircase, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Primary Bath(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Insert, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,232
- Total interior livable area: 2,124 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,124
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Storage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Detached, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape, Play Area, Play Equipment, Stone Retaining Walls, Other
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Electric,Split Rail
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Panoramic, Scenic Vista, Pasture, Creek/Stream
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
Lot
- Size: 45.55 Acres
- Features: Adjoins - Open Space, Adjoins - Public Land, Cleared, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, No Thru Street, Wooded, Private, Rear Yard, Secluded, SideYard(s), Stream/Creek, Subdivision Possible, Vegetation Planting, Year Round Access
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 1303064093
- Zoning: AG
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horses can be raised: Yes
- Horse amenities: Riding Trail, Horses Allowed, Stable(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar, Combination, Stone, Other
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Slate,Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1804
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic = # of BR
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Propane
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Joppa
- Subdivision: None Available
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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