RARE BOONSBORO ESTATE | 5.78 ACRES | MAIN HOUSE w/ 2+ CAR ATTACHED GARAGE | IN GROUND POOL w/ EQUIPMENT SHED | 8+ DETACHED GARAGE | BARN & STABLES | 2ND HISTORIC HOME | SMOKEHOUSE-STYLE SHED | An extraordinary opportunity to own a 5.78 acre estate in scenic Boonsboro offering an exceptionally versatile combination of space, land, and multiple structures rarely found at this price point. Recently appraised at $800,000 and now offered at $785,000. This spacious 3,236 sf MAIN HOUSE offers 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, beautiful wood flooring, ceramic tile, abundant natural light with open-concept design. The large country-style beamed kitchen features Corian countertops, custom pantry storage and a generous workspace, flowing into the dining and family areas with exposed beams, cathedral ceilings and a distinctive loft area with bedroom or office/flex room and hall/desk area nook. Another bedroom and full bathroom are easily accessible off the main living/kitchen area. The primary suite, off the family room, serves as a private peaceful retreat, offering generous space with lots of light, window seats, built-ins, two sinks and closets, jetted tub, shower and washer/dryer all on the main level. From the living room, step outside the atrium doors to the screened in porch and Trex deck to discover a private oasis ideal for quiet mornings relaxing with a cup of coffee, barbeques, expansive pastoral views overlooking your private acreage by the fenced in-ground pool with equipment/storage shed with electric, ample space for gardening, recreation, hobby farming, and the chickens and coop can convey. The main house also features a private finished lower level with separate entry foyer and large recreation room, fitness/flex room, full bathroom, and another bedroom or office/flex space, possible multi-generational living, all accessible to the large attached 2+ car garage with large storage options. But the real opportunity begins outside the main residence. The property's additional structures include an impressive 2ND DETACHED GARAGE offering abundant storage for 8+ vehicles for the car enthusiast, farm and contractor equipment, recreational toys, workshop, tractor storage in the back, and go to the side outdoor stairs to find an additional upper level extensive storage area too. Equestrian enthusiasts will appreciate the BARN with stables and entertaining area, pastoral acreage and potential for horses. A separate 2ND HISTORIC HOME and retired SMOKEHOUSE-STYLE shed are also a unique & charming bonus, believed to be built in the 1800s, providing flexibility for endless possibilities, guest/in-law suite, office/business, Airbnb. Recent improvements include: MAIN HOUSE Roof, garage doors, gutters, siding 2018, Heat pumps 2018/2024, Fence 2017, Wood floors refinished 2020, Trex deck 2022, Flagstone porch 2025, Septic updated 2005 & pumped/inspected 2026, Well chlorinated/quality inspected 2026 | DETACHED GARAGE Roof 2018 | BARN Roof 2021 | 2ND HOUSE Roof 2025, Septic inspected, new tank to be installed Nov 2026 | Appletown Estates is located in the beautiful Boonsboro countryside w/ convenient access to top-rated schools, area amenities, major commuter routes/MARC TRAIN, & recreation and historic communities of Washington and Frederick Co. Close to historic Main St offering locally owned downtown shops, restaurants, local wineries, festivals & community events, Bruce Wilder's Inn BoonsBoro, Author Nora Robert's Turn the Page Bookstore, Boonsborough Museum of History, National Road Museum, Antietam Natl & South Mountain State Battlefields, local parks, trails, outdoor recreation such as Appalachian Trail, C&O Canal Natl Park, Greenbrier & Washington Monument State Parks, Harpers Ferry, Crystal Grottoes Caverns, Antietam Creek at Devil's Backbone Park, AG Center, mini golf, petting zoo, YB's Jellystone Park, MD DragWay, more. Buyer to verify zoning, permitted uses, and all property information with appropriate authorities.
For sale
$785,000
5947 Appletown Rd, Boonsboro, MD 21713
4beds
3,236sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
5.78 Acres Lot
$766,800 Zestimate®
$243/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Possible multi-generational livingBarn and stablesCathedral ceilingsBeautiful wood flooringCeramic tileAbundant natural lightIn ground pool
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Michele Gilden 410-868-7634,
Compass Realty, Inc. 410-658-0690
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDWA2037724
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Exercise Room, Laundry, Loft, Recreation Room, Utility Room, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Additional Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Attached Bathroom, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wood, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments, Primary Bedroom - Dressing Area, Built-in Features, Chair Rail, Crown Molding
- Level: Main
- Area: 276 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 23
Other
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Window Treatments
- Level: Upper
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 15
Other
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Window Treatments
- Level: Lower
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Window Treatments
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 10
Primary bathroom
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Double Sink, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Skylight(s), Bathroom - Jetted Tub, Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Window Treatments
- Level: Main
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 7
Bathroom 2
- Features: Granite Counters, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Level: Main
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 X 5
Bathroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Bathroom - Stall Shower
- Level: Lower
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 X 9
Exercise room
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Lower
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 12
Family room
- Features: Balcony Access, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Wood Stove, Flooring - Wood, Ceiling Fan(s), Window Treatments, Crown Molding
- Level: Main
- Area: 342 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 X 18
Foyer
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Lower
- Area: 84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 X 12
Kitchen
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Kitchen - Country, Pantry, Window Treatments, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Main
- Area: 330 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 30
Laundry
- Features: Flooring - Laminate Plank
- Level: Main
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 7
Living room
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Flooring - Wood, Ceiling Fan(s), Window Treatments
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 10
Loft
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 32 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 X 4
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick, Chair Rail, Window Treatments
- Level: Lower
- Area: 378 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21 X 18
Utility room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 X 9
Heating
- Heat Pump, Wood Stove, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Washer, Microwave, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater, Water Treat System, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Family Room Off Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen Island, Primary Bath(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Wood, Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Carpet
- Doors: Atrium
- Windows: Screens, Window Treatments
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Exterior Entry,Walk-Out Access,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,236
- Total interior livable area: 3,236 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,756
- Finished area below ground: 480
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 12
- Parking features: Storage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Gravel, Attached, Detached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 8
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Screened
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Fenced, Private
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pasture, Trees/Woods, Garden
Lot
- Size: 5.78 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 2206009174
- Zoning: P
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horses can be raised: Yes
- Horse amenities: Horses Allowed
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Block, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding, Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Architectural Shingle,Other
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1979
- Major remodel year: 2018
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Appletown Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Boonsboro
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $243/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $526,400
- Annual tax amount: $4,921
- Date on market: 7/29/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$766,800
$728,000 - $805,000
$3,359/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $785,000$243/sqft |
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| 10/22/2026 | Listing removed | $785,000$243/sqft |
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| 10/11/2026 | Contingent | $785,000$243/sqft |
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| 9/27/2026 | Price change | $785,000-1.3%$243/sqft |
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| 7/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $795,000+42%$246/sqft |
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| 8/15/2005 | Sold | $560,000+115.4%$173/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/1996 | Sold | $260,000+316%$80/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/1995 | Sold | $62,500$19/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,747 +3.6% | $526,400 +11.2% |
| 2025 | $4,583 +4.9% | $473,200 +12.7% |
| 2024 | $4,368 +2.1% | $420,000 +2.1% |
| 2023 | $4,279 +2.1% | $411,467 -2% |
| 2022 | $4,191 +0.2% | $420,000 +6.5% |
| 2021 | $4,181 +1.6% | $394,400 +1.6% |
| 2020 | $4,115 +1.6% | $388,233 -1.6% |
| 2019 | $4,050 +1.6% | $394,400 +4.9% |
| 2018 | $3,985 -12.5% | $375,900 |
| 2017 | $4,556 +3.3% | $375,900 |
| 2016 | $4,409 | $375,900 -7.2% |
| 2015 | $4,409 | $405,000 |
| 2014 | $4,409 | $405,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $405,000 -8.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $442,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $442,500 |
| 2010 | -- | $442,500 -23.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $579,480 +14.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $505,846 +17% |
| 2007 | -- | $432,213 +20.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $358,580 +9.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $327,672 +10.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $296,766 +11.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $265,860 +1.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $261,330 +1.8% |
| 2001 | -- | $256,800 |
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Neighborhood: 21713
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Washington County Public Schools
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