Welcome to 1970 Conan Doyle in Sykesville’s sought-after Sherlock Holmes Estates—an established, private community with minimal traffic and a peaceful setting. Set on just under an acre backing to a wooded preserve, this home offers exceptional privacy and a true outdoor retreat. Enjoy a wrap-around front porch and a backyard oasis featuring a waterfall and extensive landscaping designed for relaxation and entertaining. Inside, you’ll find 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and 1 half bath with a functional, open layout. A bright home office with French doors and oversized windows provides an ideal work-from-home space. The kitchen flows into a spacious breakfast area with cathedral ceilings and abundant natural light. The oversized primary suite includes a sitting area and a fully remodeled bath with a deep jetted soaking tub. The walk-out basement offers additional living potential with rough-in plumbing for a future bathroom. Major updates include a new roof, HVAC, and water heater all replaced in 2020. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, and dining, this home combines privacy, space, and modern updates in a prime Sykesville location.
Sold for $925,000
$925,000
1970 Conan Doyle Way, Eldersburg, MD 21784
5beds
3,587sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2004
1.01 Acres Lot
$925,300 Zestimate®
$258/sqft
$4,619 Estimated rent
Home value
$925,300
$879,000 - $972,000
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Walk-out basementWrap-around front porchFunctional open layout
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Listed by:
Bradley Knauss 240-353-6934,
Cummings & Co. Realtors
Bought with:
Rene' Butta, 611120
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDCR2034260
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Library, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Study, Other
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Breakfast room
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Foyer
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Library
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Upper
Study
- Level: Unspecified
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Cooktop, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Double Oven, Energy Efficient Appliances, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Upgraded Countertops, Primary Bath(s), Open Floorplan, 9'+ Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Tray Ceiling(s)
- Doors: Sliding Glass
- Windows: Bay/Bow
- Basement: Unfinished,Rough Bath Plumb
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Mantel(s)
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,271
- Total interior livable area: 3,587 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,587
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Off Street, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting, Water Falls
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 1.01 Acres
- Features: Backs to Trees, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 0705099145
- Zoning: R-400
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2004
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Sherlock Holmes Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Eldersburg
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $258/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $680,633
- Annual tax amount: $6,718
- Date on market: 4/22/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/3/2026 | Sold | $925,000+2.8%$258/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDCR2034260 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2026 | Contingent | $899,999$251/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDCR2034260 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $899,9990%$251/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDCR2034260 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2025 | Listing removed | $900,000$251/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDCR2029058 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $900,000+29.5%$251/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDCR2029058 Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2015 | Sold | $695,000$194/sqft |
Source:  Long & Foster Broker Feed #MDCR106404_100 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2006 | Sold | $695,000+10.2%$194/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2004 | Sold | $630,400$176/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,243 +7.8% | $637,567 +7.2% |
| 2024 | $6,718 +6.1% | $594,500 +6.1% |
| 2023 | $6,332 +6.5% | $560,333 -5.7% |
| 2022 | $5,946 +6.9% | $594,500 +20.8% |
| 2021 | $5,560 +0.5% | $492,000 +0.5% |
| 2020 | $5,534 +0.5% | $489,767 -0.5% |
| 2019 | $5,509 +0.5% | $492,000 +1.4% |
| 2018 | $5,484 +0.9% | $485,300 +0.9% |
| 2017 | $5,434 | $480,867 +0.9% |
| 2016 | -- | $476,433 +0.9% |
| 2015 | -- | $472,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $472,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $472,000 -8.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $515,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $515,700 |
| 2010 | -- | $515,700 -19.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $643,910 +10.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $581,222 +12.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $518,536 +13.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $455,850 +8.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $419,572 +269.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $113,453 +19.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $95,180 +5.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $90,182 +5.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $85,186 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 21784
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Freedom District Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10Oklahoma Road Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 8/10Liberty High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Oklahoma Road
- High: Liberty
- District: Carroll 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.
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