887 WEIRES AVENUE – A RIDGE-TOP SANCTURARY, Welcome to 887 Weires Avenue, one of the most exceptional and sought-after properties in Allegany County, Maryland. Situated on just over 8 acres atop a scenic ridge in the hills of LaVale, this remarkable home offers panoramic mountain views stretching from Maryland into Pennsylvania—a setting most vacation homes only dream of. In addition to its peaceful, secluded feel, the property is ideally located just minutes from shopping in LaVale and ten minutes from downtown Cumberland. Nestled at the end of a quiet street, the home is within walking distance of a local elementary school and public library, blending privacy with everyday convenience. This wooded retreat feels like a private getaway, offering tranquility, space, and breathtaking natural beauty—truly a one-of-a-kind property in Western Maryland. Perched on a ridge, the land features a cultivated meadow, two pollinator gardens, and established walking paths throughout the property. Fruit-bearing apple and cherry trees add both charm and function. Thanks to its unique location, the property serves as a wildlife haven, frequently visited by deer, wild turkeys, foxes, hawks, songbirds, and more. Springtime brings the joy of watching young wildlife play safely in the open meadows. The house features an all-brick construction, two expansive decks, an upper deck with sweeping mountain views and incredible stargazing, a shaded lower deck ideal for relaxing and dining during warm summer days. Residents enjoy regular visits from great horned owls and other native owl species. In addition, the property includes an attached exterior “garden room” for lawn equipment, tools, and storage. With over 4,400 square feet of usable space, this home offers flexibility and room to grow, 5 garage bays across two levels, a finished basement area with bathroom and private exterior entrance—ideal for, In-law suite, apartment, or a home gym, and large workshop for hobbies and projects. The main level showcases an open floor plan with a stunning common room framed by floor-to-ceiling windows, immersing the space in natural light and uninterrupted views. The primary suite, newly remodeled in November 2024, features: a spacious bedroom, a private office/study with direct access to the lower deck, a luxurious ensuite bathroom with: Walk-in shower, Dual rain shower heads with matching wands, and a solid maple double-sink vanity. Upstairs you’ll find three finished bedrooms, including Two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, one additional bedroom or office, a full hallway bathroom. The largest upstairs bedroom opens directly to the upper deck, and the second bedroom includes a cozy nook—perfect for reading, gaming, or relaxing. 887 Weires Avenue is more than a home—it’s a private mountain retreat, a wildlife sanctuary, and a luxury residence all in one. With unmatched views, extensive living space, and a location that balances seclusion with accessibility, this property stands alone in Allegany County.
Sold for $830,000
$830,000
887 Weires Ave, Lavale, MD 21502
4beds
4,444sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1994
8.08 Acres Lot
$831,100 Zestimate®
$187/sqft
$2,529 Estimated rent
Home value
$831,100
$731,000 - $939,000
$2,529/mo
Zestimate® history
Owner options
List your home for rent
$2,529/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
$2,529/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Refinance and save
$5,138/mo
Est. payment
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
$5,138/mo
Est. payment
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Wooded retreatAll-brick constructionSolid maple double-sink vanityTwo expansive decksCultivated meadowTwo pollinator gardens
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Steve MacGray 301-707-8888,
Charis Realty Group
Bought with:
Patti DeArcangelis, 673861
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDAL2013652
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Exercise Room, Great Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Attached Bathroom, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Flooring - HardWood, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Attached Bathroom, Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 364 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 28
Bedroom 3
- Features: Attached Bathroom, Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 14
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 13
Den
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 15
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 19
Exercise room
- Features: Flooring - Laminated
- Level: Lower
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 408 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 X 24
Great room
- Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 19
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 450 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 30
Living room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 16
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Electric, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Breakfast Area, Crown Molding, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Primary Bath(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dry Wall, High Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Doors: Insulated
- Windows: Energy Efficient, Screens
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Partial,Full,Garage Access,Partially Finished,Heated
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Double Sided
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,203
- Total interior livable area: 4,444 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,798
- Finished area below ground: 646
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Basement, Asphalt, Private, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 5
- Uncovered spaces: 5
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Entry Slope <1'
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Other, Rain Gutters, Storage, Sidewalks, Balcony
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 8.08 Acres
- Features: Backs to Trees, Mountainous, Secluded, Vegetation Planting, Mountain
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 0129007012
- Zoning: R 2
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Negotiable
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: French
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block, Permanent
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1994
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities, Broadband
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lavale
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $187/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $712,600
- Annual tax amount: $7,136
- Date on market: 1/7/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Black Top
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2026 | Sold | $830,000-1.2%$187/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDAL2013652 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2026 | Pending sale | $840,000$189/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDAL2013652 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2026 | Contingent | $840,000$189/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDAL2013652 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2026 | Price change | $840,000-4%$189/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDAL2013652 Report a problem | ||
| 1/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $875,000+16.7%$197/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDAL2013652 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2022 | Sold | $750,000-9%$169/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDAL2002564 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2022 | Pending sale | $824,000$185/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDAL2002564 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2022 | Contingent | $824,000$185/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDAL2002564 Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2022 | Listed for sale | $824,000-1.8%$185/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDAL2002564 Report a problem | ||
| 1/28/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  Long & Foster Broker Feed Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2021 | Price change | $839,000-6.8%$189/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDAL2000046 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2021 | Listed for sale | $900,000$203/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDAL2000046 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $656,500 +4.4% |
| 2024 | $6,835 +4.3% | $628,800 +4.3% |
| 2023 | $6,552 +19.4% | $602,767 -4.1% |
| 2022 | $5,489 +14% | $628,800 +41.9% |
| 2021 | $4,817 +0.8% | $443,100 +0.8% |
| 2020 | $4,781 -9.6% | $439,800 -0.7% |
| 2019 | $5,290 +12.3% | $443,100 +2.3% |
| 2018 | $4,709 +81% | $433,200 |
| 2017 | $2,601 | $433,200 |
| 2016 | -- | $433,200 -1.3% |
| 2015 | -- | $439,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $439,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $439,000 -11% |
| 2012 | -- | $493,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $493,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $493,000 -1% |
| 2009 | -- | $497,920 +12.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $443,682 +13.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $389,446 +16.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $335,210 +3.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $325,136 +1.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $321,123 +3.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $311,050 |
| 2002 | -- | $311,050 |
| 2001 | -- | $311,050 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Lavale
Nearby homes
- $315,800-- bd2 ba2k sqft903 Weires Ave, Lavale, MD 21502Off Market
- $662,300-- bd4 ba3.4k sqft901 Weires Ave, Lavale, MD 21502Off Market
- $113,100-- bd1 ba1.2k sqft12806 Gramlich Rd SW, Lavale, MD 21502Sold
- $260,3003 bd1 ba1.7k sqft12810 Gramlich Rd, Lavale, MD 21502Off Market
- $298,800-- bd2 ba1.6k sqft12810 Gramlich Rd SW, Lavale, MD 21502Off Market
- $361,600-- bd2 ba2k sqft12802 Gramlich Rd SW, Lavale, MD 21502Off Market
- $313,600-- bd3 ba2k sqft103 Heavner St, Lavale, MD 21502Off Market
- $333,9004 bd3 ba1.8k sqft12812 Gramlich Rd SW, Lavale, MD 21502Off Market
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Parkside Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10Braddock Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 6/10Allegany High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Allegany 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.
Get pre-qualified for a loan
At Zillow Home Loans, we can pre-qualify you in as little as 5 minutes with no impact to your credit score.An equal housing lender. NMLS #10287.
- Maryland
- Allegany County
- Cumberland
- 21502
- Lavale
- 887 Weires Ave
Nearby cities
Nearby neighborhoods
Nearby zip codes
Other Cumberland Topics
