A Rare Opportunity Near Sugarloaf Mountain — Private, Wooded & Perc’d for 5 Bedrooms Tucked away in a beautiful wooded setting near Sugarloaf Mountain, this exceptional parcel offers something increasingly difficult to find: privacy, natural beauty, and the opportunity to build a substantial home in a truly special location. Perc’d for a 5-bedroom home, this property provides the foundation for creating your own private retreat while still keeping you conveniently connected to everything the region has to offer. Imagine waking up surrounded by mature trees, enjoying the quiet of your own piece of land, and spending weekends exploring the scenic countryside around Sugarloaf Mountain. Whether your vision is a peaceful homestead, a private estate, or a place where you can build a home designed specifically for your lifestyle, this property offers an incredible canvas. The location is especially appealing for those who appreciate the best of country living without giving up accessibility. The surrounding area is known for its rolling hills, scenic roads, farms, outdoor recreation, and local agricultural community, with organic and specialty farms nearby offering a true connection to the land and local food movement. For commuters and those who enjoy having the city within reach, the property offers a convenient route toward Washington, D. C. , while allowing you to come home to a setting that feels worlds away from the pace of the city. Property highlights include: 🌲 Private, wooded setting with a peaceful natural backdrop 🏡 Perc’d for a 5-bedroom home ⛰️ Located near Sugarloaf Mountain and its incredible scenery and recreational opportunities 🌿 Surrounded by beautiful countryside, farms, and agricultural properties 🥕 Convenient to organic and specialty farms, local markets, and farm-to-table experiences 🚗 Convenient access toward Washington, D. C. 🥾 Close to hiking, biking, scenic drives, wineries, breweries, and outdoor recreation 🌅 An ideal setting for enjoying the changing seasons 🏠 Opportunity to design and build a home that perfectly fits your vision 🌳 A rare combination of privacy, acreage, location, and buildability This is more than a piece of land — it is an opportunity to create something of your own in one of the area’s most desirable countryside settings. Properties like this rarely become available. If you’ve been waiting for the opportunity to build a home surrounded by nature, close to Sugarloaf Mountain, while maintaining an easy connection to the D. C. area, this is one you won’t want to miss. Come walk the property, experience the setting, and start imagining what you could build here.
Vacant landProperty Type
3.97 acresLot Size
$69,270Price/Acres
Listed by Rob Krop• Keller Williams Realty Centre
•240-309-6000 (broker)
Listed by Candice Carrico• Keller Williams Realty Centre
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Last updated by owner on May 6, 2023.
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Resource Conservation Zoning District
The purpose of the Resource Conservation Zoning District is to allow low intensity uses and activities which are compatible with the goal of resource conservation to be located within mountain and rural wooded areas. Areas within this district include mountain areas, rural woodlands, and cultural, scenic, and recreation resource areas. Environmentally sensitive areas within the resource conservation zone, including FEMA floodplain, steep slopes, wetlands and the habitats of threatened and endangered species, will be protected from development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
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Housing-Single unit
Housing-Mobile home park
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
7% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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Redfin Estimate for 2014 Mount Ephraim Rd
$275,390
$390 over list price of $275K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $542K to $675K.