Attention renovators, investors, house flippers, and buyers looking to build sweat equity—this property offers an exciting opportunity to transform a home with tremendous potential into something truly special. While the home will require renovations and repairs, its location, acreage, scenic surroundings, and breathtaking pastoral views provide an exceptional foundation for the right buyer. Situated along a quiet country road atop the South Mountain Range, the property is surrounded by mature forest and wooded acreage, creating a peaceful and private setting. From the home, expansive views of the valley and neighboring farms below create a picturesque, postcard-worthy backdrop. The property features a covered front porch, covered rear patio, and open outdoor space suitable for gardening, recreation, or animals. Additional features include an attached two-car garage and a detached, oversized block garage with separate loft storage. The detached garage is equipped with electricity and offers excellent potential for conversion into a barn, workshop, studio, or additional storage space. Inside, the home has been cleared of personal property, while the basement level has been completely opened up, providing a blank canvas for a future owner to design and finish according to their vision. The seller has also completed minor plumbing repairs, undertaken significant cleanup and improvement of the grounds, and had Baxter Group Inc. complete mold mitigation in the walkout basement. These improvements provide a valuable starting point for the next owner as they plan and budget for the remaining renovations. Whether you're looking for an investment project, a renovation opportunity, or a property where you can create equity while bringing your own vision to life, this home offers the space, setting, and potential to make it your own. Schedule your private tour today and experience firsthand the views, setting, and possibilities this unique property has to offer.
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
1.43 acresLot Size
$158Price/Sq.Ft.
4 garage spacesParking
Listed by Michael Draper• Century 21 Market Professionals
The purpose of this district is to prescribe a zoning category for those areas where, because of natural geographic factors and existing land uses, it is considered feasible and desirable to conserve open spaces, water supply sources, woodland areas, wildlife and other natural resources. This district includes the County’s designated Rural Legacy Area, federal lands, state parks, state wildlife management areas, county parks, Edgemont Watershed, and most of the mountaintops and the Potomac River.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Manufacturing
Public service
Educational/school
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
4% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Rohrersville, MD • 21779
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 3.8 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Redfin Estimate for 5041 Smith Rd
$179,298
$4,398 over list price of $175K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $55K to $370K.