525 Small Reward Road
Huntingtown, MD 20639
$849,000
Price
4
Beds
4
Baths
3,100 Sq. Ft.
$274 / Sq. Ft.
3,100
Sq. Ft.
$274
per Sq. Ft.
Description
RARE & REMARKABLE piece of Calvert County history - a 300 year old home and property in the Marley Run neighborhood, dating back between 1688 & 1725! You do not want to miss your opportunity to view this one-of-a-kind historical gem. From the whimsical gardens to the rolling hillside, original 1st growth chestnut hardwood flooring combined with heart of pine flooring added with the federal wing in the 1850’s, post and beam construction & multiple outbuildings, this home and property is like something...RARE & REMARKABLE piece of Calvert County history - a 300 year old home and property in the Marley Run neighborhood, dating back between 1688 & 1725! You do not want to miss your opportunity to view this one-of-a-kind historical gem. From the whimsical gardens to the rolling hillside, original 1st growth chestnut hardwood flooring combined with heart of pine flooring added with the federal wing in the 1850’s, post and beam construction & multiple outbuildings, this home and property is like something out of a story book - a history book! 📖 ❤️
“Small Reward Road, Huntingtown 20639, was an original grant dating to 1688, from Leonard Calvert, Lord Baltimore, to Capt. Richard Smith the 1st Attorney General of Maryland. The name “Small Reward” originates from a bounty offered by Lord Baltimore to Richard Smith to safely relocate settlers of the Colony of Virginia to Maryland. A bounty of 2500 acres was offered for the safe transport to Maryland. While en route to Calvert, two of the settlers died. Richard Smith was granted a “Small Reward” of 550 acres. Small Reward was acquired by the Lawrence family, and it seems probable that the dwelling house at Small Reward was built by George Lawrence circa 1725. It was a one and one-half story log house typical of the period, later it was augmented by a large addition which entailed a center hall and a Federal wing in the 1850s. The house retains the original cypress covering boards, original mantels and flooring, as well as some ancient wooden door locks. Small Reward, now furnished with antiques and family pieces, is an excellent example of the early Calvert County farm house.” Enter the original 1725 structure via a doorway to the left of the grand foyer. The original home consisted of a foyer, a family room & upstairs bedroom. The family room is a marvel with 1725 first growth chestnut hardwood flooring that spans 17" in width! The trim, doors, door hardware & fireplace mantle are all original to the 1725 build. Walk up the 300 year old staircase where generations of footsteps can be seen on the gently worn stair treads. Imagine the lives & lifestyles of the early settlers of America, who retreated to the 2nd floor bedroom for a good night's rest before working to farm the land early the next day. The upstairs bathroom was added to the original structure in 1975. Pass the front door to the Federal Wing of the home, which was added in 1850. The Federal Wing features heart of pine flooring that runs through out the foyer, the living room, dining room & second floor. The living room showcases a fireplace dating back to the 1850s with original wood trim detail, original solid core wood doors & door hardware as well as the exquisite, hand-carved wooden mantle. The living room fireplace brick was renovated with the 1975 build out. The dining room is where Lord Calvert, the 4th Lord Baltimore's portrait rests atop an original wood mantle of a fireplace that was converted to a pellet stove, for energy efficiency, by the current owner. The Federal Wing also consists of the second floor - featuring an additional 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The light fixtures throughout the home are original antique oil lamps which formerly contained floating candles and wicks that were lit to illuminate the home. They were all converted in 1975, when a major renovation was completed by one of the previous owner's named Dr. Jett. Jett Court in the Marley Run neighborhood bares his name! The kitchen & second floor bathrooms were also added in 1975. A structural engineer's inspection as well as a full home energy audit, HVAC system and hot water heater replacement, duct work insulation & roof were completed by the current owners. This incredible home is located in the sought-after Marley Run community & in close proximity to commuter routes 4 & 2 as well as local schools, shopping, dining & entertainment. 525 Small Reward Road is a home unlike any other - schedule your showing today!
“Small Reward Road, Huntingtown 20639, was an original grant dating to 1688, from Leonard Calvert, Lord Baltimore, to Capt. Richard Smith the 1st Attorney General of Maryland. The name “Small Reward” originates from a bounty offered by Lord Baltimore to Richard Smith to safely relocate settlers of the Colony of Virginia to Maryland. A bounty of 2500 acres was offered for the safe transport to Maryland. While en route to Calvert, two of the settlers died. Richard Smith was granted a “Small Reward” of 550 acres. Small Reward was acquired by the Lawrence family, and it seems probable that the dwelling house at Small Reward was built by George Lawrence circa 1725. It was a one and one-half story log house typical of the period, later it was augmented by a large addition which entailed a center hall and a Federal wing in the 1850s. The house retains the original cypress covering boards, original mantels and flooring, as well as some ancient wooden door locks. Small Reward, now furnished with antiques and family pieces, is an excellent example of the early Calvert County farm house.” Enter the original 1725 structure via a doorway to the left of the grand foyer. The original home consisted of a foyer, a family room & upstairs bedroom. The family room is a marvel with 1725 first growth chestnut hardwood flooring that spans 17" in width! The trim, doors, door hardware & fireplace mantle are all original to the 1725 build. Walk up the 300 year old staircase where generations of footsteps can be seen on the gently worn stair treads. Imagine the lives & lifestyles of the early settlers of America, who retreated to the 2nd floor bedroom for a good night's rest before working to farm the land early the next day. The upstairs bathroom was added to the original structure in 1975. Pass the front door to the Federal Wing of the home, which was added in 1850. The Federal Wing features heart of pine flooring that runs through out the foyer, the living room, dining room & second floor. The living room showcases a fireplace dating back to the 1850s with original wood trim detail, original solid core wood doors & door hardware as well as the exquisite, hand-carved wooden mantle. The living room fireplace brick was renovated with the 1975 build out. The dining room is where Lord Calvert, the 4th Lord Baltimore's portrait rests atop an original wood mantle of a fireplace that was converted to a pellet stove, for energy efficiency, by the current owner. The Federal Wing also consists of the second floor - featuring an additional 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The light fixtures throughout the home are original antique oil lamps which formerly contained floating candles and wicks that were lit to illuminate the home. They were all converted in 1975, when a major renovation was completed by one of the previous owner's named Dr. Jett. Jett Court in the Marley Run neighborhood bares his name! The kitchen & second floor bathrooms were also added in 1975. A structural engineer's inspection as well as a full home energy audit, HVAC system and hot water heater replacement, duct work insulation & roof were completed by the current owners. This incredible home is located in the sought-after Marley Run community & in close proximity to commuter routes 4 & 2 as well as local schools, shopping, dining & entertainment. 525 Small Reward Road is a home unlike any other - schedule your showing today!
- Listed by Sherri Verdon • RE/MAX OneP: (443)-632-7771 sherriverdonrealtor@gmail.com
Property Details for 525 Small Reward Road
Tax ID Number
0502077825
OwnershipFee Simple
Condo Coop AssociationNo
HOAYes
Structure TypeDetached
StyleColonial
Levels/Stories3
WaterfrontNo
LISTING UPDATED: 12/23/2024 02:26 PM
Property Details for 525 Small Reward Road
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | MDCA2017470 |
| Days on Market | 137 |
| Taxes | $5,848 / year |
| HOA Fees | $231 / year |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1725 |
| Lot Size | 2.44 AC / 106,286 SF |
| County | Calvert County |
Building Information for 525 Small Reward Road
Stories3Year Built1725Building Size-Lot Size2.44 AC / 106,286 SF
Property Information for 525 Small Reward Road
Location
Location
- In City Limits: No
- School District Name: CALVERT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121139842846
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- Elementary School: PLUM POINT (CALVERT MD)
- ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
- Middle Or Junior School: PLUM POINT (CALVERT MD)
- MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- High School: HUNTINGTOWN (CALVERT MD)
- HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- County: CALVERT
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
- HOA Name: MARLEY RUN HOA
- HOA Phone: 443-632-7771
- Senior Community: No
- Type of Condo: Home Owner Association
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tax Assessed Value: $504,000
- Year Assessed: 2024
- County Tax: $5,438
- Improvement Assessed Value: $319,600
- Land Assessed Value: $184,400
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: R
- Refuse Fee: $350
- Historic: Yes
- Historic Designation ID: CT-225
- Zoning: A
- Tax Lot: 41
- School Tax: $0
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
All Lower Levels
- # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0
Lower Level 1
- # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
- Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
- Year Major Reno Remodel: 1850
- Total Finished SQFT: 3,100.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,790.00
- Total SQFT: 3,500.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Basement Type: Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Unfinished, Walkout Stairs, Water Proofing System
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3
- # Bathrooms Full: 3
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Landscaping, Level, Private
- Parcel ID: 14967619
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
- Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 7
- Total Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry, Additional Storage Area, Inside Access, Oversized, Other
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 4
- Fireplace Features: Wood, Mantel(s)
- Accessibility Features: Other
- Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Boat Storage, Chimney Cap(s), Extensive Hardscape, Outbuilding(s)
- Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Brick
- Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Heat Pump - Oil BackUp
- Heating Fuel: Electric, Oil
- Hot Water: Electric
- Water Source: Well
- Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Confidential Data
Listing Office
- List Agent AOR: Southern Maryland Association of REALTORS
Property History for 525 Small Reward Road
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 525 Small Reward Road
Taxable ValueLand$184,400Additions$319,600Total$504,000
Tax Record2023$5,113 ($426 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,790 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,790 SqFtStories2Lot Size106,286 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1850ZoningACountyCALVERTAPN02-077825Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 525 Small Reward Road
This home is within Calvert County Public Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 11 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Plum Point Elementary School PublicK to 5 | ||
Plum Point Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Huntingtown High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Calvert County Alternative School Public9 to 11 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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