Grandview (circa 2003) – Everything about this 80-acre country estate reveals its bespoke origin. Absolute privacy was paramount, leading to a home that is invisible from the road. Parcels in the Maryland countryside were scoured for a decade before this specific grouping was chosen and assembled. At almost 600’ high in the Belfast Valley, the views are arresting. From the flower gardens right outside your doors - cultivated to attract certain species of butterflies - through the majesty of the Greco-Roman fountain - quenching the thirst of native birds – through the endless topography of gently rolling hills - in every color of sun-kissed green – in all directions – lies a veritable feast for your senses. You have never seen a vista this far-reaching, heard nature this deeply, or consumed the beauty of Maryland’s countryside quite like this. That’s why this property is called Grandview. The selection of the land was just the beginning of the curation process. Every aspect of the 9,000 square foot main home was custom-made. The region’s very best builder was brought to bear. Every cubic foot was imagined with the most maniacal attention to detail, gathering the most lavish and exotic of materials from all corners of the world, and calling for the most creative inspiration and execution of the skilled craftsmen and artisans assembled - all to construct such a masterpiece. And from its perch atop the grandest, natural spectacle in the Sparks countryside, a most profound sense of peace is yours. Complimenting the manor house is a charming Cottage (2BR/2BA, approx. 2,000 SF) for overflow family and friends, a Tenant House (3BR/2BA, approx. 2,000 SF) that is currently home to caretakers of the property and a Barn Complex, with ample room for grand entertainment … or farm use. 40+ acres of fenced pastures and tillable fields. Two separately deeded parcels with additional subdivision potential. The property is not encumbered by any conservation or preservation easement. If you’re looking for more than your ‘typical’ lovely Maryland estate - if you’re looking to transcend adjectives - this is The One.
Sold for $5,000,000
$5,000,000
1540 Belfast Rd, Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152
5beds
14,278sqft
Farm
Built in 2003
69.89 Acres Lot
$4,270,400 Zestimate®
$350/sqft
$7,775 Estimated rent
Home value
$4,270,400
$3.33M - $5.34M
$7,775/mo
Zestimate® history
Owner options
List your home for rent
$7,775/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
$7,775/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Refinance and save
$30,942/mo
Est. payment
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
$30,942/mo
Est. payment
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Skilled craftsmen and artisansRolling hillsInvisible from the roadFlower gardensGreco-roman fountain
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Thomas Moore 410-667-0800,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty,
Co-Listing Agent: Brandon F Gaines 410-804-9600,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
Bought with:
Henry Olaya, 5004751
Northrop Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDBC2103342
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Library, Breakfast Room, Exercise Room, Media Room
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Zoned, Propane, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Double Oven, Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Cooktop, Disposal, Water Heater
- Laundry: Mud Room
Features
- Additional Stairway, Built-in Features, Breakfast Area, Curved Staircase, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet
- Windows: Skylight(s), Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 3
Interior area
- Total structure area: 14,278
- Total interior livable area: 14,278 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 14,278
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Storage, Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, Driveway, Circular Driveway, Crushed Stone, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape, Lighting, Water Fountains
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Board,Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Panoramic, Pasture, Scenic Vista
Lot
- Size: 69.89 Acres
- Features: Additional Lot(s), Backs to Trees, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding, Residence, Shed(s)
- Additional parcels included: 082300010210 (8.6776 AC SS Yeoho Rd 1800 FT N Belfast Rd)
- Parcel number: 04082000006845
- Zoning: RC
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Villa
- Property subtype: Farm
Materials
- Brick, Stone, Stucco
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Shake
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2003
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Exists
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Belfast Valley
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sparks Glencoe
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $350/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,123,033
- Annual tax amount: $37,851
- Date on market: 7/29/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/28/2025 | Sold | $5,000,000-7.4%$350/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDBC2103342 Report a problem | ||
| 1/13/2025 | Pending sale | $5,400,000$378/sqft |
Source:  Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty #MDBC2103340 Report a problem | ||
| 1/13/2025 | Contingent | $5,400,000$378/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDBC2103340 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2022 | Listed for sale | $5,400,000$378/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDBC2025232 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2022 | Pending sale | $5,400,000$378/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty #MDBC2025232 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2022 | Contingent | $5,400,000$378/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDBC2025248 Report a problem | ||
| 2/9/2022 | Listed for sale | $5,400,000$378/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDBC2025232 Report a problem | ||
| 11/30/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2021 | Listed for sale | $5,400,000+480.6%$378/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDBC526762 Report a problem | ||
| 12/29/1997 | Sold | $930,000$65/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,394 +4.1% | $3,250,300 +4.1% |
| 2024 | $37,851 -1.3% | $3,123,033 -1.3% |
| 2023 | $38,355 +10.3% | $3,164,567 +10.3% |
| 2022 | $34,766 +0.7% | $2,868,500 +0.7% |
| 2021 | $34,513 +0.7% | $2,847,600 +0.7% |
| 2020 | $34,260 +0.7% | $2,826,700 +0.7% |
| 2019 | $34,006 | $2,805,800 |
| 2018 | $34,006 | $2,805,800 |
| 2017 | $34,006 +0.5% | $2,805,800 -3.8% |
| 2016 | $33,850 | $2,918,000 +1.2% |
| 2015 | $33,850 | $2,884,000 +1.2% |
| 2014 | $33,850 | $2,850,000 +1.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $2,816,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $2,816,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $2,816,000 -27.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $3,893,220 +3.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $3,774,862 +3.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $3,656,506 +12.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $3,245,150 +4.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $3,099,550 +4.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $2,953,950 +5.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $2,808,350 +2.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $2,738,066 +1173.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $214,990 +2.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $208,990 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 21152
Nearby homes
- $982,100-- bd3 ba2.8k sqft1538 Belfast Rd, Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152Off Market
- $523,2003 bd4 ba3.2k sqft1432 W Belfast Rd, Baltimore, MD 21152Sold
- $328,300-- bd1 ba1.4k sqft15609 Yeoho Rd, Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152Off Market
- $752,100-- bd3 ba2.4k sqft15712 Yeoho Rd, Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152Off Market
- $799,7004 bd2 ba3.1k sqft15710 Yeoho Rd, Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152Off Market
- $668,7004 bd6 ba2.3k sqft1634 Belfast Rd, Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152Off Market
- $474,700-- bd1 ba1.2k sqft15619 Yeoho Rd, Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152Off Market
- $958,400-- bd3 ba3k sqft15714 Yeoho Rd, Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152Off Market
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Sparks Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.2 mi
- 9/10Hereford Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3 mi
- 10/10Hereford High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sparks
- Middle: Hereford
- High: Hereford
- District: Baltimore County Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$4,270,400
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$4,270,400
- Maryland
- Baltimore County
- Sparks Glencoe
- 21152
- 1540 Belfast Rd
Nearby cities
Nearby zip codes
Other Sparks Glencoe Topics
