**WELCOME TO YOUR OWN WATERFRONT PARADISE ON RUMSEY ISLAND!** Experience the best of waterfront living on the beautiful Gunpowder River, just a short boat ride from the Chesapeake Bay! This exceptional 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath semi-detached home offers your very own backyard oasis, complete with **30-FOOT PIER with TWO BOAT SLIPS, A 20,000-LB BOAT LIFT, AND A PRIVATE SANDY BEACH!** Boating enthusiasts will appreciate approximately 3 feet of water at mean low tide, underground electric and water service to the dock, and convenient straight-in boat access—no tricky turns or maneuvering required! Step inside to discover a spacious, open floor plan featuring a beautifully remodeled kitchen (2020) with stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting, a dedicated coffee station, built-in pantries, and an island with a gorgeous butcher block countertop. The main level also features a living room, family room, dining room, and convenient powder room, offering plenty of space for everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, retreat to the exceptionally spacious primary bedroom, freshly painted with BRAND-NEW luxury vinyl plank flooring with a primary bath that has a whirlpool tub! Two additional bedrooms and one additional full bathroom complete the upper level. Two front bedroom windows were replaced in 2019. A separate laundry room adds even more convenience, featuring built-in cabinetry, an ironing board, and a versatile countertop perfect for folding laundry or creating your own craft station! **BUT THE REAL MAGIC HAPPENS OUTDOORS!** The beautifully landscaped backyard is filled with colorful flowers, mature trees, and inviting spaces to relax and entertain. Take in the breathtaking waterfront views from your expansive TWO-LEVEL DECK, complete with a canopy that conveys, or follow the steps down to your own private sandy beach and waterfront retreat. Whether you're hosting summer gatherings, enjoying morning coffee overlooking the water, fishing, kayaking, or heading out for a day on the Chesapeake Bay, this property offers an incredible waterfront lifestyle right outside your door! The attention to detail continues with a spacious approximately 18' x 10' storage shed with electricity and a beautifully updated front porch featuring poured concrete and custom-made railings (2025), along with a convenient motorized retractable awning. Additional improvements include a NEW ROOF in 2020. Located in the desirable Rumsey Island waterfront community, you'll enjoy convenient access to Mariner Point Park, featuring walking trails, fishing piers, picnic areas, and boat launches. Convenient to I-95, shopping, dining, and everyday amenities, this location offers the perfect combination of peaceful waterfront living and accessibility to Baltimore, Bel Air, and surrounding areas. **WHY DREAM ABOUT WATERFRONT LIVING WHEN YOU CAN LIVE IT EVERY DAY?** Bring your boat, embrace the spectacular views, and start making unforgettable memories on the Gunpowder River!
For sale
$525,000
617 Shore Dr, Joppa, MD 21085
3beds
2,120sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1975
4,875 Square Feet Lot
$511,800 Zestimate®
$248/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private sandy beachDedicated coffee stationConvenient motorized retractable awningRecessed lightingTwo boat slipsBuilt-in pantriesExceptionally spacious primary bedroom
- 13 days
- 375
- 11
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Missy Wolinski 443-255-6837,
Samson Properties 4433437660
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDHR2061246
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Microwave, Ice Maker, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Dining Area, Primary Bath(s), Open Floorplan, Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Doors: Sliding Glass, Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Skylight(s), Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,120
- Total interior livable area: 2,120 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,120
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Concrete, Off Street, Driveway, On Street
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Sidewalks, Private Beach, Awning(s), Extensive Hardscape, Lighting
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,River
- Waterfront features: Boat/Launch Ramp - Private, Private Dock Site, Sandy Beach, River, Boat - Powered, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Personal Watercraft (PWC), Private Access
- Body of water: Off Gunpowder
- Frontage length: Water Frontage Ft: 33
Lot
- Size: 4,875 Square Feet
- Features: Landscaped, Bulkheaded, Fishing Available, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Stream/Creek
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 1301118722
- Zoning: R3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Permanent
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1975
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Rumsey Island
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Joppa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $248/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $290,933
- Annual tax amount: $3,171
- Date on market: 10/26/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Custom Made Electronic Retractable Awning, Rear Deck Covering, Outdoor Bar By The Sand, Shed W / Electric, Grill Roof / Covering
- Exclusions: Boat, Personal Belongings
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$511,800
$486,000 - $537,000
$2,386/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $525,000+64.1%$248/sqft |
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| 10/6/2004 | Sold | $320,000+77.8%$151/sqft |
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| 3/28/2002 | Sold | $180,000+32.8%$85/sqft |
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| 4/30/1997 | Sold | $135,500$64/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,171 +5.3% | $290,933 +5.3% |
| 2025 | $3,010 +5.6% | $276,167 +5.6% |
| 2024 | $2,849 +1.8% | $261,400 +1.8% |
| 2023 | $2,800 +1.8% | $256,900 -1.7% |
| 2022 | $2,751 -2.6% | $261,400 +5.4% |
| 2021 | $2,824 -1.3% | $247,900 |
| 2020 | $2,861 | $247,900 |
| 2019 | $2,861 -6.8% | $247,900 -6.8% |
| 2018 | $3,070 | $266,000 |
| 2017 | $3,070 | $266,000 +1.2% |
| 2016 | -- | $262,867 +0.6% |
| 2015 | -- | $261,300 |
| 2014 | $3,651 | $261,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $261,300 -18.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $319,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $319,300 |
| 2010 | -- | $319,300 -12% |
| 2009 | -- | $362,850 +10.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $328,052 +11.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $293,256 +13.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $258,460 +15.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $224,016 +18.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $189,573 +22.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $155,130 +4.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $148,370 +4.8% |
| 2001 | -- | $141,610 |
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Neighborhood: 21085
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Harford County Public Schools
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