MLS: #MDQA2018668, Listed By: Gerry Gretschel, TTR Sotheby's International Realty, Source:Bright MLS
491 Wye Island Road
QUEENSTOWN, MD 21658
5
Bed
4
Bath
3,864Sqft
5.80Acres(Lot)
From the moment you turn onto winding Carmichael Road and cross the bridge onto Wye Island, the pace begins to slow. Of the island’s approximately 2,800 acres, only about 350 are privately owned. The State of Maryland through the Maryland Park Service owns and manages the rest. ‘The Point’ is among the island’s handful of private properties, distinguished by almost six acres and more than 1,200 feet of elevated waterfront, one of the largest private shorelines on Wye Island, with over half riprapped. Set at the end of a private drive, this exceptional estate offers a rare sense of privacy amid the island’s pristine, unspoiled lands. The main residence is distinctive in both design and setting, with a playful modern aesthetic, soaring ceilings reaching nearly 18 feet, and an open floor pla
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Bedroom Information
Total beds: 5Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 4 Full Baths: 4Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space -
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater -
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating: Yes Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air, Ductless, Electric Water front: 1
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Building Information
Year Built: 1998 Building Area Total: 3864 Construction Materials: Stone Frontage Length: 1200 Pool Features: None Private Pool: No Water front Features: River Front View: Water, River
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Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 5.8 Lot Size Source: Assessor Lot Size Square Feet: 252648 Lot Description: WaterfrontProperty Information
Subdivision: WYE ISLAND FARMS Source Property Type: Residential Postal Code Plus 4: 1515 Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: Two Property Age: 28
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Listing Price Information
Listing Price: $3850000
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Tax Information
Parcel Number: 1805033748 Tax Lot: 6 Tax Year: 2026 Annual Tax: $17460
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Driveway
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Location Information
Direction: Route 50 to Carmichael Road. After crossing the bridge onto Wye Island, Carmichael Rd becomes Wye Island Road. Driveway entrance to 491Wye Island Road is on your left at the 1-mile marker. WaterSource: Well
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| Address | Estimate | Bed | Bath | Sq. Ft | Lot Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1520 John Brown Road, Queenstown, MD, 21658 | $749,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,825 | 17.60 Acres |
| 1306 John Brown Road, Queenstown, MD, 21658 | $674,900 | 4 | 3 | 2,252 | 1.48 Acres |
| 144 Wye Knot Road, Queenstown, MD, 21658 | $649,900 | 4 | 3 | 2,271 | 3.01 Acres |
| 224 Wye Knot Court, Queenstown, MD, 21658 | $512,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,792 | 0.72 Acre |
| 107 Chestnut Lane, Queenstown, MD, 21658 | $599,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,785 | 1 Acre |
| 223 Overlook Drive, Queenstown, MD, 21658 | $550,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,013 | 0.83 Acre |
| 705 Carmichael Road, Queenstown, MD, 21658 | $489,900 | 3 | 2 | 1,440 | 0.51 Acre |
| 377 Hemsley Drive, Queenstown, MD, 21658 | $1,895,000 | 4 | 4 | 4,504 | 1.79 Acres |
| 200 Wye Road, Queenstown, MD, 21658 | $4,400,000 | 6 | 6 | 8,180 | 2.29 Acres |
| 225 Hickory Ridge Drive, Queenstown, MD, 21658 | $1,195,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,542 | 1.86 Acres |
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