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About this home
Mattawoman Ridge Farm brings together nearly 65± acres of pasture and mature timber with a 2,556 square-foot residence in Charles County, within convenient reach of Washington, D. C. Its combination of open ground, mature woods and substantial acreage offers an appealing setting for a private country home, equestrian property or recreational farm. The house is a two level mid-century modern brick rancher build in 1956 and expanded in the 1970's that has been owned continuously by the original family. The first level contains the Main Entrance Foyer, Living Room with wood stove, Family Room with working fireplace, Sun Room, Kitchen and Dining Area. There are four bedrooms with one bedroom a master suite containing a dressing room (3 closets including cedar lined closet), and another with built in desks and shelves easily converted to home office. Two full baths are located on the first floor. Flooring includes original oak hardwood floors, tile floor in the Sun Room and Family Room, and carpeting through out the bedrooms. Windows have been upgraded recently to energy efficient, insulated windows. The lower level has a fully built Basement Room for laundry facilities and separate outside entrance, Utility Room with boiler and heating oil storage, Recreation Room with working fireplace, and a Full Bathroom. The entire house is cooled by Central Air Conditioning and all rooms on the first floor and basement are heated with baseboard heat, wood stove, and/or forced air. The house is on its own septic system and well. The farm lies within the Watershed Conservation District (WCD), where development density is generally limited to one dwelling per 20 acres as part of the county’s effort to protect the Mattawoman Creek watershed. The property contains two tax parcels with the smaller parcel (14 +/- acres parcel ID 06-052924) containing the house, and an additional parcel (55 +/- acres parcel ID 06-047807) available for additional homesites based on zoning (contact Charles County to confirm availability and amount of potential homesites). Other than the zoning restrictions, there are no conservation or preservation easements on the property. The land is the property’s defining feature. Open acreage provides space for potential pasture, paddocks, small-scale agriculture and wildlife plantings, while the wooded portions contribute natural cover, shade and opportunities for outdoor recreation. Together, these resources offer a foundation for an owner interested in managing the farm for horses, wildlife, recreation or a combination of uses. As residential communities continue to expand throughout western Charles County and the Waldorf corridor, large contiguous landholdings such as Mattawoman Ridge Farm are becoming increasingly scarce. The property presents a unique opportunity to own a substantial tract of land positioned within a region experiencing steady residential growth. Mattawoman Ridge combines the space and flexibility of a substantial rural holding with access to Waldorf’s services and the greater Washington metropolitan area. A buyer can shape the property around the everyday enjoyment of the farm—from keeping horses and tending open ground to exploring the woods and managing habitat.
For more information on the house please see Residential listing MDCH2060294 - Mattawoman Ridge Tract occupies a position within one of Charles County’s evolving residential corridors, where land is steadily transitioning from open or underutilized ground into organized suburban development. Located along Billingsley Road and adjacent to existing neighborhoods, the property reflects a broader shift already underway—where growth is not speculative, but actively occurring. Over time, land in this part of the County is moving through a predictable transition: from larger, loosely defined tracts into planned residential communities supported by infrastructure and public services. This transition is guided by the County’s Comprehensive Plan, which concentrates development into defined areas while limiting outward expansion. As a result, properties like Mattawoman Ridge Tract—situated within this targeted footprint—become increasingly relevant as future housing demand is absorbed. The tract represents a stage within that evolution where the land is no longer purely rural in function, yet not fully developed—positioned between past use and future form. Its proximity to established subdivisions, combined with frontage along a planned corridor, reinforces its role in that progression. In practical terms, this is transitional land—ground that is expected to change in character over time, moving toward residential use in a manner consistent with surrounding development patterns and long-term County planning objectives.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2013
$3,112
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
13.94 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
1,962
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
350
Total Sq. Ft.
2,312
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Charles County
APN
06052924
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Apr 12, 2023.
WCD
Watershead Conservation District
To implement the direction and intent of the Comprehensive Plan with regards to protection of the Mattawoman Creek Stream Valley and the headwaters of the Port Tobacco River and to protect the watershed area's natural resources for its long-term value to the community, the ecological, aesthetic and scenic values and its recreation and economic value as a sustainable resource.; To further protect the Resource Protection Zone and limit forest fragmentation.; To allow for the transfer of development rights in appropriate locations.; To limit sprawl development and protect water resources and Tier II streams and wildlife habitat and implement the total maximum daily load (pollutant restrictions).; To guide development away from vulnerable natural hazards, including flooding, storm surge, and shore erosion.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Processing
Fire house
Recreation
Communications tower
Veterinary clinic
Housing-Mobile home park
Feb 1, 2012 • Final
Demolition permit - residential
Demolition
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
23% 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
White Plains, MD • 20695
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Sun exposure
53/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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