100-104 W MAIN ST Middletown, MD 21769
7 Beds
4 Baths
6,436 SqFt
UPDATED:
12/11/2024 03:39 PM
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Coming Soon
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 6,436 sqft
Price per Sqft $185
Subdivision Middletown
MLS Listing ID MDFR2057398
Style Federal
Bedrooms 7
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 6,436
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1829
Annual Tax Amount $6,825
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 0.485 Acres
Acres 0.48
Property Description
1) Formal Rooms - grand entry and hallway, front parlor, back parlor, formal dining room, large kitchen with primitive detailing including original cooking hearth and period sink with cabinetry, and second floor great room.
2)Private Rooms - 7 bedrooms, 3 full baths.
3)Commercial Space - 1032 sq. ft. including 2 store fronts, a half bath and wet bar.
4)Additional Space - Main Attic reached by the formal staircase with 2324 sq. ft. with high ceilings and hardwood floors.
Lower Level - 2836 sq. ft. part of the original general store currently used as commercial work space. It has a separate entrance and houses the original winter kitchen.
5) Lot -approximately 1/2 acre lot.
outbuildings include a carriage house and early 4 bay garage.
6)Parking - 9 spaces on several lots. Street parking on 3 streets. Public lots are nearby.
7)Important History - The property was built by wealthy merchants who designed the structure as a grand residence and a substantial retail operation to supply early settlers moving west . It was sited at this strategic location on the National Road which settlers had to pass.
The property played a pivotal role in the Civil War when then owner Peter Shafer paid a large ransom to General Jubal Early to prevent the Confederate Army from burning the town down. The original safe currently remains in the shop space.
8)Architectural Detail -ornate and important Greek Revival interiors include high ceilings, fire place mantels, original distemper paint, Federal/Gothic Revival stenciling, Greek Revival plasterwork, Egyptian Revival cast detailing, hand hewn beams, elegant formal 3 level staircase and 6 over 6 windows with period glass.
9)Zoning - The building is zoned General Commercial but may be used as a residence with shops/offices.
Finally, the easy commute to Washington/ Baltimore and award winning public schools make this a great family home, a work at home residence and/or home with ancillary revenue operations.
Location
State MD
County Frederick
Zoning GC
Rooms
Basement Full
Main Level Bedrooms 7
Interior
Interior Features 2nd Kitchen, Additional Stairway, Attic, Bar, Built-Ins, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Country, Store/Office, Wainscotting, Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors
Hot Water Electric
Heating Hot Water
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Fireplaces Number 7
Fireplace Y
Heat Source Oil, Electric
Exterior
Parking Features Garage - Front Entry
Garage Spaces 13.0
Utilities Available Cable TV Available
Water Access N
Accessibility Other
Total Parking Spaces 13
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Corner, Landscaping, Premium, Rear Yard, Road Frontage
Story 4
Foundation Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Federal
Level or Stories 4
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District Frederick County Public Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 1103146197
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Special Listing Condition Standard
