ESSENCE Live authentically. An artistic oasis. A palpable sense of immersing in nature. Live in a landscape painting. The farm to table lifestyle can be yours. Exceptional privacy. A glistening pond anchors your life in all seasons. Serene in summer, skate-ready in winter, and ideal for fishing or keeping waterfowl. The aesthetic of the Highline Trail right out your back door. Curated native plantings thread through the surrounding forest, while the grounds beyond unfold into a series of distinctive garden "rooms", anchored by a classic English garden at the home's edge. A small orchard yields European and Asian pears, Arkansas black apples, jujube, purple plums, and a magnificent, prolific chestnut. Elsewhere, the landscape boasts pawpaws, serviceberries and blueberries along with numerous dogwoods, redbuds, sugar maples, sourwoods, spicebush, and sweetbay magnolias. Step inside and experience the calming nature of white walls and glass. Expansive windows draw the lush forest indoors. Wide-plank floors, sundrenched loft style flex spaces, and an architectural curved stair. Huge ground-floor Freedom Room with 10’ ceiling, walk-in shower, built-in Swedish ladder. Ideal for a home gym or an artist studio. A rare offering for those seeking natural splendor and refined country living. Whole house renovation in 2007. Cultivate your existence. The art of uniting human and home. LOCAL FLAVOR AND PROVISIONS John Brown Store, Santoni’s Marketplace, Wegmans, and Graul's. Favorite local dining at Fiamata, The Milton Inn, The Oregon Grill, The Valley Inn, The Butler Cabin, and The Filling Station. Tap into local breweries, such as Farmacy Brewing, 1623 Brewing Company, and Pipe The Side Brewing Company. OUTINGS AND LEISURES If you love the outdoors, Sandymount Park is a local park featuring sports fields, walking paths, and open green space right in Finksburg. Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area, located nearby in Owings Mills, features rare pine barrens and miles of scenic hiking trails. Piney Run Park is located a short drive away in Sykesville, offering a large lake, boating, fishing, and hiking. For animal lovers, Black Barn Alpacas is a charming farm experience to see and learn about alpacas. Experience a piece of history at The Union Mills Homestead. This highly interactive landmark features a fully functional, water-powered grist mill, antiques, and a vital Civil War history trail. Visit the Carroll County Farm Museum which was originally built in 1852–1853 as the Carroll County Almshouse. This sprawling 140-acre living history museum features a majestic 1798 barn and over a dozen period outbuildings. They also host historical demonstrations and seasonal events. PROXIMITY Zippy access to the I-795 on ramp, about 13 minutes to Westminster, 19 minutes to Sykesville, 10 minutes to Reisterstown, and 27 minutes to Hunt Valley. Approximately 36 minutes to BWI and 32 minutes to Penn Station. REGION Finksburg, Maryland is closest to the city of Westminster and it is about one mile northwest of the Liberty Reservoir. Finksburg was named after the early 1800’s owner of local tavern and toll road, Adam Fink.
Under contract
$799,000
2539 Old Kays Mill Rd, Finksburg, MD 21048
5beds
3,456sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
4.56 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$231/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Built-in swedish ladderExceptional privacyArchitectural curved stairWalk-in showerWide-plank floors
- 22 days
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Heidi Krauss 410-935-6881,
Krauss Real Property Brokerage (410) 804-7921
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDCR2037610
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 240
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Other, Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Other,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,696
- Total interior livable area: 3,456 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,456
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 4.56 Acres
- Features: Pond
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 0704041054
- Zoning: RESDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Exists
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Finksburg
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $231/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $511,933
- Annual tax amount: $5,726
- Date on market: 9/18/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/22/2026 | Contingent | $799,000$231/sqft |
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| 9/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $799,000+157.7%$231/sqft |
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| 2/28/2017 | Sold | $310,000-11.4%$90/sqft |
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| 12/14/2016 | Listed for sale | $349,900$101/sqft |
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| 12/14/2016 | Pending sale | $349,900$101/sqft |
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| 11/3/2016 | Price change | $349,900-12.5%$101/sqft |
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| 9/28/2016 | Price change | $399,900-5.9%$116/sqft |
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| 8/27/2016 | Price change | $424,900-6.6%$123/sqft |
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| 7/26/2016 | Price change | $454,900-4.2%$132/sqft |
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| 6/21/2016 | Listed for sale | $474,900+66.7%$137/sqft |
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| 3/8/2016 | Sold | $284,873-28.6%$82/sqft |
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| 12/30/2004 | Sold | $399,000$115/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,313 +4.6% | $511,933 +2.1% |
| 2025 | $5,078 -4.4% | $501,400 +6.6% |
| 2024 | $5,314 +7.1% | $470,233 +7.1% |
| 2023 | $4,961 +7.6% | $439,067 +7.6% |
| 2022 | $4,609 +6.8% | $407,900 +6.8% |
| 2021 | $4,316 +7.3% | $381,933 +7.3% |
| 2020 | $4,022 +7.9% | $355,967 +7.9% |
| 2019 | $3,729 | $330,000 |
| 2018 | $3,729 | $330,000 |
| 2017 | $3,729 | $330,000 -13.7% |
| 2016 | -- | $382,500 |
| 2015 | -- | $382,500 |
| 2014 | -- | $382,500 -1.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $388,500 |
| 2012 | -- | $388,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $388,500 -29.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $554,310 +8.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $511,320 +3.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $495,406 +16.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $425,340 +66.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $255,366 +12.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $226,713 +14.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $198,060 +5.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $187,766 +5.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $177,473 +6.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $167,180 |
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Neighborhood: 21048
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- District: Carroll County Public Schools
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