Welcome to this charming Cape Cod home, nestled in the heart of historic Emmitsburg, MD! This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath gem offers a cozy feel throughout. Step inside to find a main level featuring two bedrooms, a full bath, a well-equipped kitchen with updated appliances, a welcoming family room, and a dining room that could easily serve as a fourth bedroom. Enjoy outdoor living on the porch, which opens up to a large, fully fenced rear yard—perfect for pets, gatherings, and gardening. Upstairs, you’ll discover plenty of storage, an additional bedroom, and a convenient half bath. This home is ideally situated just moments from local shops, restaurants, commuter routes, and Mount St. Mary’s College, blending small-town charm with commuter convenience. Don’t miss out on this one!
Sold for $291,000
$291,000
56 2nd Ave, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
3beds
1,224sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
0.31 Acres Lot
$309,400 Zestimate®
$238/sqft
$2,120 Estimated rent
Home value
$309,400
$291,000 - $328,000
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Plenty of storageWelcoming family roomConvenient half bath
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Listed by:
Beth Ohler 240-315-5376,
J&B Real Estate,
Listing Team: Beth Ohler Group
Bought with:
Kathy DeLaquil, 300296
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDFR2056202
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 720
Heating
- Other, Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Other
- Basement: Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,944
- Total interior livable area: 1,224 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,224
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Off Site
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Level, Rear Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1105160995
- Zoning: R
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Emmit Gardens
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Emmitsburg
- Municipality: Emmitsburg
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $238/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $190,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,986
- Date on market: 11/3/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: Window Units
- Exclusions: Ring Door Bell, Wall Mount Tv Brackets
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2024 | Sold | $291,000+4.3%$238/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDFR2056202 Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2024 | Pending sale | $279,000$228/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDFR2056202 Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2024 | Listed for sale | $279,000+51.6%$228/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDFR2056202 Report a problem | ||
| 1/7/2020 | Sold | $184,000-2.6%$150/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2019 | Pending sale | $189,000$154/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. #MDFR252428 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2019 | Listed for sale | $189,000+21.9%$154/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. #MDFR252428 Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2012 | Sold | $155,000-3.1%$127/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/5/2012 | Pending sale | $159,900$131/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX RESULTS #FR7870437 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2012 | Listed for sale | $159,900+10.3%$131/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Results #FR7870437 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2011 | Sold | $145,000-9.3%$118/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2011 | Price change | $159,900-7.5%$131/sqft |
Source: Real Estate Teams, LLC #FR7572240 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2011 | Listed for sale | $172,900$141/sqft |
Source: Real Estate Teams, LLC #FR7572240 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,388 +13.5% | $210,400 +10.5% |
| 2024 | $2,986 +15.4% | $190,400 +11.7% |
| 2023 | $2,587 +3.5% | $170,400 |
| 2022 | $2,499 +3.4% | $170,400 +7.4% |
| 2021 | $2,416 +3.1% | $158,733 |
| 2020 | $2,342 +2.4% | -- |
| 2019 | $2,288 +2.4% | $152,900 +4.9% |
| 2018 | $2,233 +34% | $145,767 +2.5% |
| 2017 | $1,667 +46.7% | $142,200 +6.6% |
| 2016 | $1,136 | $133,400 +7.1% |
| 2015 | $1,136 | $124,600 +7.6% |
| 2014 | $1,136 | $115,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $115,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $115,800 -29.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $164,600 +0.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $164,142 +0.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $163,676 +0.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $163,210 +16% |
| 2007 | -- | $140,702 +19% |
| 2006 | -- | $118,196 +23.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $95,690 +3.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $92,422 +3.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $89,156 +3.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $85,890 +0.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $85,576 |
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Neighborhood: 21727
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Emmitsburg Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 4/10Thurmont Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 7.3 mi
- 5/10Catoctin High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Frederick 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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- Maryland
- Frederick County
- Emmitsburg
- 21727
- 56 2nd Ave
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