2397 ROUTE 97, COOKSVILLE, MD 21723 - Turning Houses into Homes!

$685,000

Clear your calendar, call your agent, make your appointment to see this fine home right away. This spacious rancher offers 2686 square feet of living space plus a partially finished, walk-out basement. You will love preparing meals in the beautifully updated kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, induction cooktop,… Read More range hood, double wall ovens, custom tile backsplash, ceramic tile flooring, tons of cabinetry for storage, plus center island with additional cooktop-WOW! The great room is the perfect place for entertaining family & friends; replete with dining area with bay window, pellet stove with tile hearth & mantel, and living room all finished with engineered bamboo plank flooring. All bedrooms are on the main level of the home! The primary bedroom suite is a great place to start and end the day with hardwood flooring, full bath, separate shower, & deep, free standing soaking tub, closet, and laundry. Bedroom two has easy access to the hall full bath. Bedroom three has it's own private entrance, now used as a home office-many possible uses such as home schooling, home based business, etc; plus hall access to a full bath. There are 2 large family rooms both with skylights. Be sure to take time to relax with a good book in the all-season sunroom. A spiral staircase leads to the partially finished walk-up basement with recreation room, wood burning fireplace, and half bath-the unfinished portion has the utility room and offers tons of storage space! The rear deck is perfect for al-fresco dining and star-gazing. Storage shed in the backyard to house all of your toys, bikes, and gardening tools. 6+ car circular driveway. 1 acre mostly flat lot with fish pond and vegetable garden. No HOA! The home is centrally located in western Howard County making easy access to Olney, Burtonsville, Westminster, Frederick/Ft. Detrick, Mt. Airy, Ellicott City & Columbia. Your commute just became easier as I70 is just 2 miles north! The Gary J. Arthur Community Center, Howard County public library, and Western Regional Park are all directly across the street along with restaurants, shops, and services are within walking distance. All entry doors, and vinyl replacement windows in recent years, roof approximately 15 years, HVAC approximately 12 years. It's all right here, come see this fine home and make it yours today! Read Less

Courtesy of John Hughson, Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. [email protected]

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Aug 28, 2025

Property Type

Single Family Residential

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

3,286

Lot Size

1 Acres

Year Built

1965

MLS Number

MDHW2058622

30 Days Snapshot Of 21723

$1.21M

+42%

(avg) sold price

+100%

homes sold

191

+324%

(avg) days on market

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Appliances & Equipment

Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven - Wall, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater

Basement

Partially Finished, Rear Entrance, Connecting Stairway, Sump Pump

Building

3,286 sqft living area, 2,686 sqft above grade (finished), 600 sqft below grade (finished), 930 sqft below grade (unfinished), Built in 1965, Structure Type: Detached, Wall & Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, 1 levels, Ranch/Rambler, Brick, Vinyl Siding

Cooling

Central Air, Electric, Central A/C, Ductless/Mini-Split, Ceiling Fan(s)

Doors

Insulated, French

Exterior Features

Gutter System

Fees

Front Foot Fee Pymt Freq: Annually

Fireplaces

2 fireplaces, Brick, Insert, Mantel(s)

Floors

Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Engineered Wood, Hardwood, Laminated

Foundation

Block

Heating

Electric, Forced Air

Interior Features

Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors

Laundry

Main Floor

Lot

43,560 sqft, 1 acre, Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Not In Development, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)

Parking

Circular Driveway, Crushed Stone

Property

Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), View: Trees/Woods

Roof

Shingle

Sewer

Private Septic Tank, On Site Septic

Taxes

County Tax: $6,211, County Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually, Tax Annual Amount: $7,988, Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Hot Water: Electric, Multi-tank

Windows

Double Pane, Replacement, Screens

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