The turret catches your eye. The porch makes you want to stay awhile. Set on 4.35 acres in Harwood, Maryland, this nineteenth-century Victorian at 4601 South Polling House Road offers the kind of character that draws people to old houses in the first place. The bay windows, decorative trim, and wraparound porch make a memorable first impression, but there is more to appreciate once you step inside. Wood floors, detailed moldings, built-ins, and fireplace mantels give you reasons to slow down and look around. With five bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and 3,088 square feet of finished living space across three levels, the house offers room to gather, host overnight guests, work from home, or keep a space just for yourself. The kitchen includes an island, space for a table, and a butler’s pantry, while main-floor laundry adds a practical convenience. Outside, mature trees and established plantings frame the house, and the porch gives you a place to enjoy it all. Picture a quiet morning with coffee, an afternoon in the garden, or a conversation that lasts well after everyone meant to head home. A circular gravel driveway and attached carport complement the country setting in southern Anne Arundel County. Identified in Maryland Historical Trust records as the Coleman residence, the home’s familiar turret and porch also appear in an archival photograph. Its history is something you can see, not just a date in a property record. There is still work to be done, and the next owner should plan for further improvements. For someone who appreciates older architecture and is prepared to take on that work, this is a chance to make the choices that come next while preserving the details that drew them here.
For sale
$989,900
4601 S Polling House Rd, Harwood, MD 20776
5beds
3,088sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1850
4.35 Acres Lot
$946,500 Zestimate®
$321/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fireplace mantelsThree levelsAttached carportMain-floor laundryMature treesEstablished plantingsDetailed moldings
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Shane Hall 410-991-1382,
Compass (410) 429-7425,
Listing Team: The Housecats Of Compass, Co-Listing Team: The Housecats Of Compass,Co-Listing Agent: Irene Steslow 510-282-1839,
Compass
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDAA2156808
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 1410
Heating
- Forced Air, Wood Stove, Zoned, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump, Zoned, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Attic, Breakfast Area, Built-in Features, Butlers Pantry, Chair Railings, Crown Molding, Dining Area, Double/Dual Staircase, Kitchen Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Wainscotting
- Flooring: Wood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Double Pane Windows, Screens, Skylight(s), Window Treatments
- Basement: Other,Exterior Entry,Rear Entrance
- Number of fireplaces: 5
- Fireplace features: Glass Doors, Mantel(s), Screen, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,498
- Total interior livable area: 3,088 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,088
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 21
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Gravel, Attached Carport, Driveway, Off Street
- Carport spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 20
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Porch, Wrap Around, Terrace
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Wood,Split Rail
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods, Garden
Lot
- Size: 4.35 Acres
- Features: Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Irregular Lot, Landlocked, Landscaped, Open Lot, Private, SideYard(s), Wooded, Rural
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 020100001491400
- Zoning: RA
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space, Brick/Mortar, Other
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1850
- Major remodel year: 2007
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Exists
- Water: Private
Green energy
- Water conservation: Low-Flow Fixtures
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Harwood
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Harwood
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $321/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $383,200
- Annual tax amount: $4,608
- Date on market: 9/22/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$946,500
$899,000 - $994,000
$3,944/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $989,900+46.7%$321/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDAA2156808 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2016 | Listing removed | $675,000$219/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Annapolis Church #AA9506292 Report a problem | ||
| 10/26/2015 | Listed for sale | $675,000$219/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Annapolis Church #AA9506292 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2015 | Listing removed | $675,000$219/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Finesse #AA8616593 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2015 | Price change | $675,000+3.8%$219/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Finesse #AA8616593 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2015 | Price change | $650,000-7.1%$210/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Finesse #AA8616593 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2015 | Price change | $699,900-4.5%$227/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Finesse #AA8616593 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2015 | Price change | $733,000-3.4%$237/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Finesse #AA8616593 Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/2014 | Price change | $759,000-10.6%$246/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Annapolis Church Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2014 | Listed for sale | $849,000-34.4%$275/sqft |
Source: Champion Realty #AA8386097 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2008 | Listing removed | $1,295,000$419/sqft |
Source: Long and Foster Real Estate #AA6734580 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2008 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000+219.8%$419/sqft |
Source: Long and Foster Real Estate #AA6734580 Report a problem | ||
| 8/17/1998 | Sold | $405,000$131/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,375 +9% | $374,933 +2.3% |
| 2024 | $4,015 +2.6% | $366,667 +2.3% |
| 2023 | $3,914 +7.3% | $358,400 +2.7% |
| 2022 | $3,648 +2.7% | $349,067 +2.7% |
| 2021 | $3,550 +2.7% | $339,733 +2.8% |
| 2020 | $3,456 -0.1% | $330,400 |
| 2019 | $3,459 +3.3% | $330,400 |
| 2018 | $3,350 -8% | $330,400 -7.5% |
| 2017 | $3,640 | $357,100 |
| 2016 | -- | $357,100 |
| 2015 | -- | $357,100 -0.4% |
| 2014 | -- | $358,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $358,700 |
| 2012 | -- | $358,700 -19.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $445,880 |
| 2010 | -- | $445,880 |
| 2009 | -- | $445,880 -7.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $484,050 +17% |
| 2007 | -- | $413,862 +20.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $343,676 +25.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $273,490 +6.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $256,016 +7.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $238,543 +7.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $221,070 +5.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $210,312 |
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Neighborhood: 20776
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lothian
- Middle: Southern
- High: Southern
- 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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