A rare opportunity to make this diamond in the rough shine!! One of the largest houses on a huge double lot just one block from the South River, this is one of Sylvan Shores true gems! Featuring over 3000 square feet of living area, this custom built home is full of interesting details and unique spaces. Large galley kitchen, family room with woodburning fireplace, formal dining room with skylights, two main level bedrooms serviced by two full baths, craft room with step down, fireplace and lots of light, second floor has a large primary suite with full bath, office nook and plenty of closet space, balcony overlooking the foyer leads to enormous game room surrounded by windows and full length deck with views of the south river, two car garage, big fenced yard and corner lot for extra parking! This home is priced aggressively for a quick sale and needs work but there is tremendous opportunity to have a magical property!
For sale
$500,000
324 Cove Rd, Riva, MD 21140
3beds
2,671sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
6,375 Square Feet Lot
$489,800 Zestimate®
$187/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Big fenced yardTwo main level bedroomsHuge double lotBalcony overlooking the foyerOffice nookTwo car garageLarge galley kitchen
- 18 days
- 2,536
- 107
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jim Schaecher 301-928-4246,
Keller Williams Flagship 410-729-7700,
Listing Team: Jim Schaecher Group Of Keller Williams Flagship, Co-Listing Team: Jim Schaecher Group Of Keller Williams Flagship,Co-Listing Agent: Dana A Mcconville 410-507-1456,
Keller Williams Flagship
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDAA2156228
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
Features
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Mantel(s), Glass Doors, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,671
- Total interior livable area: 2,671 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,671
- 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: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Board,Privacy,Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
- Waterfront features: Private Access, River
- Body of water: South River
Lot
- Size: 6,375 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 020274906852605
- Zoning: R5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Other
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Sylvan Shores
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Baseball Field, Boat Dock/Slip, Boat Ramp, Common Grounds, Pier/Dock, Tot Lots/Playground, Water/Lake Privileges
Location
- Region: Riva
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $187/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $421,700
- Annual tax amount: $4,779
- Date on market: 9/3/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$489,800
$465,000 - $514,000
$3,417/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $500,000+32.3%$187/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDAA2156228 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2005 | Sold | $378,000+98.9%$142/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2003 | Sold | $190,000$71/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,571 +34.7% | $399,733 +5.8% |
| 2024 | $4,137 +6.5% | $377,767 +6.2% |
| 2023 | $3,885 +5.4% | $355,800 +0.8% |
| 2022 | $3,687 +0.8% | $352,833 +0.8% |
| 2021 | $3,656 +0.8% | $349,867 +0.9% |
| 2020 | $3,629 +7.2% | $346,900 |
| 2019 | $3,386 +11.4% | $346,900 +15.7% |
| 2018 | $3,040 +8% | $299,833 +8.5% |
| 2017 | $2,816 | $276,300 |
| 2016 | -- | $276,300 |
| 2015 | -- | $276,300 -5.9% |
| 2014 | -- | $293,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $293,600 |
| 2012 | -- | $293,600 -22.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $380,440 +1.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $375,900 +1.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $371,360 +1.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $366,820 +13.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $323,466 +15.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $280,113 +18.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $236,760 +8.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $218,540 +9.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $200,320 +10% |
| 2002 | -- | $182,100 +0.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $181,376 |
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Neighborhood: 21140
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: South River
- District: Anne Arundel 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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