Welcome to this spacious private retreat nestled on over 2 acres, offering approximately 3,000 finished square feet of beautifully updated living space. This thoughtfully designed home features 4 generously sized bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, including two primary suites, making it ideal for multigenerational living or hosting guests with comfort and privacy. The home’s open-concept main level showcases Hickory hardwood floor, a brick-surround wood stove with mantel, and a built-in bar with wine and beer cooler with granite countertop in the inviting living area. The gourmet eat-in kitchen is a Chef’s dream, boasting quartz countertops, a center island with cooktop, 42” raised panel cabinets including a hidden coffee rack, a marble-top coffee bar, double oven with warming drawer, custom Zuhne farm sink, and ceramic tile flooring. The spacious Butler’s Pantry with stand-alone freezer (conveys), soft-close drawers, KitchenAid pull-out shelf, pull-out pots tray, and spice cabinet add exceptional function and flair. The kitchen flows into an expansive family room featuring cathedral ceilings, skylights, and direct access to the backyard—perfect for entertaining or everyday living. The main level also includes 2 primary en suites, one with a luxurious blue jetted tub, and a separate steam shower. A dual granite vanity adds more flexibility in the hall bath. A dedicated main level laundry room offers added convenience. On the lower level, you’ll find a private fourth bedroom with patio access, a home office with built-in bookcases, and a spacious studio suite with private entrance—ideal for a guest suite, creative space, or home business. The studio includes new sliding glass doors (2024), a wet bar, wine cooler, and reclaimed hardwood accent wall from the original La Plata High School’s gymnasium. The exterior is just as impressive, with a covered front porch, partially fenced backyard, Gazebo with ceiling fan, outdoor grilling station with storage area perfect for a meat smoker, children’s playground set (conveys), and a large shed with a loft and workshop space. The huge 2-car garage includes an attic with pull-down stairs and a garage refrigerator that conveys. The long driveway provides ample parking, and the home is served by a community well and private septic system. A second driveway gives quick access to the basement and contains a concrete pad perfect for campers, project cars, etc. Firewood is already cut and ready to use for the next winter. And permanent Govee LED holiday lights are installed and can be changed to meet whatever holiday (or non-holiday) needs you have through their app. Major upgrades include a metal roof (2020), insulated siding with a transferable lifetime warranty (2024), gutters with same lifetime warranty (2024), new dishwasher and refrigerator (2024), HVAC replacement (2023), septic pumped (2023), and carpet installed (2021). The home is located in the La Plata High School district, with convenient access to Dahlgren, PAX River, and Indian Head military bases.
Under contract
Price cut: $40K (8/7)
$490,000
9487 Canary Dr, Bel Alton, MD 20611
4beds
3,328sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1986
2.02 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$147/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautifully updated living spaceOpen-concept main levelCustom zuhne farm sinkDual granite vanityCathedral ceilingsHickory hardwood floorLong driveway
- 31 days
- on Zillow |
- 535 |
- 42 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 12, 2025 at 11:47pm
Listed by:
Frank Schofield 571-221-8640,
Summit Realtors 703-898-2957,
Co-Listing Agent: Nassia Asgill 202-308-0201,
Summit Realtors
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDCH2045004

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 2080
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Cooktop, Exhaust Fan, Indoor Grill, Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Breakfast Area, Kitchen - Table Space, Dining Area, Primary Bath(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Upgraded Countertops, Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Built-in Features, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Living, Family Room Off Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen Island, Studio, Dry Wall
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Doors: Sliding Glass
- Windows: Window Treatments, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Exterior Entry,Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Mantel(s), Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,160
- Total interior livable area: 3,328 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,080
- Finished area below ground: 1,248
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 17
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Concrete, Asphalt, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 15
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Lighting, Play Equipment, Sidewalks, Stone Retaining Walls, Other
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Partial
Lot
- Size: 2.02 Acres
- Features: Backs to Trees, Private, Cleared, Landscaped, Rear Yard, Wooded, Front Yard, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 0901039172
- Zoning: RC
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1986
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Exists
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s), Main Entrance Lock
- Subdivision: Bel Alton Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Bel Alton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $147/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $448,867
- Annual tax amount: $5,514
- Date on market: 7/17/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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