Welcome home to this charming and affordable property located just down the street from the water! Inside, you’ll find modern updates, an open and functional layout, inviting living spaces, and plenty of natural light that creates a bright and welcoming feel throughout the home. Outside, some of the home’s biggest standout features await - a spacious backyard offering plenty of room for entertaining, gardening, pets, play, or simply enjoying the outdoors. The covered front porch is the perfect spot to sip your favorite drink and enjoy the fresh air, rain or shine! Just one street from the Patuxent River, you’ll be less than a mile from popular waterfront seafood restaurants, Sandgates and Sea Breeze, where you can enjoy local dining and beautiful waterfront views. A short drive down the road brings you to Snow Hill Park, featuring a beach and community playground, making it easy to enjoy summer days by the water or outdoor adventures with the family! Whether you’re looking for your first home, a place to enjoy weekends by the water, or an affordable opportunity to own near the river, this home offers location, outdoor space, and value in one great package. Don’t miss out!
For sale
$299,900
42221 Ridge Rd, Mechanicsville, MD 20659
2beds
768sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
0.44 Acres Lot
$299,500 Zestimate®
$390/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Plenty of natural lightModern updatesCovered front porchOpen and functional layoutInviting living spaces
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Listed by:
Amanda Littleford 240-577-0158,
Infinitas Realty Group 2409252224
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDSM2033670
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 768
- Total interior livable area: 768 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 768
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Waterfront features: River
Lot
- Size: 0.44 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade
- Parcel number: 1906025730
- Zoning: RNC
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Combination
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1989
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: St. Mary's Beach
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Mechanicsville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $390/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $243,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,041
- Date on market: 9/12/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$299,500
$285,000 - $314,000
$1,819/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,900+42.8%$390/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDSM2033670 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2020 | Sold | $210,000+7.1%$273/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2018 | Sold | $196,000-4.7%$255/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2018 | Pending sale | $205,700$268/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. #SM10284081 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2018 | Price change | $205,700-1.9%$268/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. #SM10284081 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2018 | Listed for sale | $209,700+14.9%$273/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. #1001957468 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2017 | Listing removed | $182,500$238/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 New Millennium #1000073605 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2017 | Price change | $182,500-1.3%$238/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 New Millennium #SM9975049 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2017 | Price change | $184,900-2.2%$241/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 New Millennium #SM9975049 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2017 | Price change | $189,100-3.3%$246/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 New Millennium #SM9975049 Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2017 | Price change | $195,500-2.2%$255/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 New Millennium #SM9975049 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2017 | Listed for sale | $199,950+6.9%$260/sqft |
Source: Century 21 New Millennium #SM9975049 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2007 | Sold | $187,000$243/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,456 +27.4% | $212,600 +5.9% |
| 2024 | $1,927 +6.2% | $200,800 +6.2% |
| 2023 | $1,814 +6.7% | $189,000 +6.7% |
| 2022 | $1,701 +1.9% | $177,200 +1.9% |
| 2021 | $1,669 +1.9% | $173,933 +1.9% |
| 2020 | $1,638 +2% | $170,667 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,607 | $167,400 |
| 2018 | $1,607 -0.9% | $167,400 |
| 2017 | $1,622 -2.8% | $167,400 -0.7% |
| 2016 | $1,669 | $168,600 +0.5% |
| 2015 | $1,669 | $167,800 +0.5% |
| 2014 | $1,669 | $167,000 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $166,200 |
| 2012 | -- | $166,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $166,200 -22.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $213,690 +16.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $183,632 +19.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $153,576 +24.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $123,520 +10% |
| 2006 | -- | $112,266 +11.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $101,013 +12.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $89,760 +3.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $86,536 +3.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $83,313 +4% |
| 2001 | -- | $80,090 |
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Neighborhood: 20659
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: St. Mary's 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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