About this home

Welcome to 9518 Opossumtown Pike! A piece of Frederick history set on 2.16 private acres and surrounded by the adjoining nut orchard, this distinctive farmhouse offers the character, craftsmanship, and sense of place that simply cannot be recreated. The original log portion of the home is reported to date to the 1700s, with additions incorporated over generations, creating a one-of-a-kind residence filled with charm. The approximately 2,936-square-foot home features 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, with exposed log walls, beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, multiple fireplaces, and enclosed sun porches that capture the peaceful rural setting. Welcoming front porch entry into the foyer flanked by the living room and family room. The living room features the original log walls with wood burning fireplace. The family room also includes a brick wood burning fireplace and ample living space. The spacious country kitchen features a center island, bay window, stone fireplace, beamed ceiling, and gas cooktop. The kitchen features a door out to the back yard with sweeping treelined views. The adjoining dining room features ample table space and access to the enclosed sunporch. There is a full bath and laundry room to complete the main level. Upstairs the owner's suite features a vaulted wood ceiling, hardwood floors, and private bath along with 2 closets. There are 2 bedrooms across the hall with an adjoining door offering flexibility for a home office or sitting room. There is a hallway full bath and door that leads to the second story enclosed porch. The 4th bedroom at the back of the home is huge with walk-in closet and features stairs directly down to the kitchen. Outside, the property includes a bank barn, shed, and more. The grounds offer tons of potential for a home-based business or personal hobbies. With its historic architecture, substantial outbuildings, private acreage, and remarkable setting along historic Opossumtown Pike, this is a truly special opportunity.

Facts and features

Schools

• Yellow Springs Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 1.6 mi

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• Monocacy Middle School

  middle · 6-8 · 2.8 mi

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• Gov. Thomas Johnson High School

  high · 9-12 · 4.2 mi

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• St. John Regional Catholic School

  elementary · K-8 · 1.9 mi

• Whittier Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 2.7 mi

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• Monocacy Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 2.8 mi

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Price history

• Oct 6, 2026 · Listed$475,000
• Jan 9, 2023 · Sold$475,000
• Nov 4, 2022 · Listed$499,900
• Jul 27, 2021 · Sold$900,000
• Jul 6, 2021 · Listed$899,900
• Jul 6, 2021 · Listed$899,900

Tax history

• 2026$5,264 tax · $422,500 assessed
• 2025$4,787 tax · $422,500 assessed
• 2024$4,311 tax · $383,167 assessed
• 2023$3,606 tax · $304,500 assessed
• 2022$3,528 tax · $297,733 assessed
• 2021$3,477 tax · $290,767 assessed
• 2020$3,371 tax · $283,800 assessed
• 2019$3,358 tax · $282,600 assessed

Home value

$484,400

• Cotality$484,400
• Collateral Analytics$550,000
• Quantarium$480,026

Where it is