897 Caren Dr, Eldersburg, MD 21784
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OFF MARKET

$708,400

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 3,144 sqft (on 0.32 acres)

897 Caren Dr, Eldersburg, MD 21784

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Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 25, 2025 for $690,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$708K
Since last month
Increased$10K (+1.5%)
Since last year
Increased$20K (+2.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$19K (+2.7%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +53% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$709K
August 2026$708K
July 2026$699K
June 2026$706K
May 2026$695K
April 2026$697K
March 2026$713K
February 2026$715K
January 2026$705K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
900 Caren Dr, Sykesville, MD
0.05
Single-Family Home
$750,000
06/01/26
5
3
3,604
904 Caren Dr, Eldersburg, MD
0.08
Single-Family Home
$580,000
05/22/26
4
2.5
2,496
904 Derby Dr, Eldersburg, MD
0.18
Single-Family Home
$625,000
10/16/25
4
2.5
2,588
749 Rustling Leaf Ct, Eldersburg, MD
0.23
Single-Family Home
$835,000
06/24/26
4
2.5
3,174
5999 Calvert Way, Eldersburg, MD
0.20
Single-Family Home
$722,000
08/31/26
4
2.5
2,656
852 Mayfair Way, Eldersburg, MD
0.27
Single-Family Home
$750,000
07/17/26
4
3
3,988
826 Caren Dr, Eldersburg, MD
0.33
Single-Family Home
$745,000
09/30/25
4
3.5
3,121
825 Caren Dr, Eldersburg, MD
0.33
Single-Family Home
$851,000
04/29/26
4
3.5
3,590
6265 White Birch Rd, Eldersburg, MD
0.29
Single-Family Home
$825,000
03/04/26
5
4
3,629
6261 White Birch Rd, Eldersburg, MD
0.27
Single-Family Home
$830,000
08/31/26
4
3.5
4,432

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
900 Caren Dr, Sykesville, MD 21784
0.05
$750,000
5
3
3,604
Recently Sold
817 Old Liberty Rd, Sykesville, MD 21784
0.06
$486,100
4
2
1,853
Off Market
904 Caren Dr, Eldersburg, MD 21784
0.08
$580,000
4
2.5
2,496
Recently Sold
800 Weeping Cherry Ct, Eldersburg, MD 21784
0.14
$958,000
5
4
3,586
Off Market
6006 Crossway Ct, Sykesville, MD 21784
0.13
$518,800
4
2.5
1,726
Off Market
6011 Crossway Ct, Sykesville, MD 21784
0.15
$619,700
4
3
2,462
Off Market
904 Derby Dr, Eldersburg, MD 21784
0.18
$639,200
4
2.5
2,588
Off Market
849 Caren Dr, Sykesville, MD 21784
0.19
$784,500
5
3.5
3,292
Off Market
755 Rustling Leaf Ct, Eldersburg, MD 21784
0.20
$890,000
6
4.5
5,622
Recently Sold
5999 Calvert Way, Eldersburg, MD 21784
0.20
$722,000
4
2.5
2,656
Recently Sold
749 Rustling Leaf Ct, Eldersburg, MD 21784
0.23
$835,000
4
2.5
3,174
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1997
0.32 acre lot
3,144 sqft
$225/sqft
2 Car Garage
HOA $39/mo

About this House

Pride of ownership and beautiful! Step into the foyer and enjoy the beautiful hardwood floors. The formal dining and living room awaits those holiday parties. The large kitchen with a sea of counter space and an island for those family gatherings. Relax next to the fireplace in the 1st floor family room just off the kitchen, or retreat to your large sunroom. (sun room is pre-wired for hot tub) The stove in the sunroom conveys to keep you toasty in the winter and the window a/c in the sunroom conveys just incase you need it. On the 2nd floor retreat to the owner suite that offers an updated Owners Bath that gives you a large walk-in shower, double bowl sink and a beauty vanity. Hardwood floors in the owner suite and spare bedroom. The other two bedrooms have new carpet. Escape to the lower level for movie night next to the gas fireplace. The projector conveys. Lower level offers family room, kitchenette w/ an electric two burner stove, full bath and bedroom. Oh did we mention the fenced in back yard that offers a patio and canopy. Back yard has electric and so does the large shed. So much space and beautiful..... HVAC 4/2016, Roof 3/2016 and Water heater 11/2019, Don't wait to see this one beautiful inside
897 Caren Dr, Eldersburg, MD 21784 is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,144 sqft single-family home built in 1997. It last sold for $690,000 on Jul 25, 2025 (2% below the $707,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $708,400, with a rent estimate of $4,219/month.
Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago
Listed by Jackie Sellers, (443) 398-5873
RE/MAX Advantage Realty
Bought with: Briyana Patel, (240) 751-3639, VYBE Realty
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#MDCR2026988

Home Details for 897 Caren Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Finished,Exterior Entry,Side EntranceNumber of Rooms: 18Types of Rooms: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Breakfast Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Half Bath, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Sun Florida Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3144 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Ice Maker, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Gas Water HeaterDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Laundry RoomMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,Window Unit(s),ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Gas/PropaneHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Window TreatmentsFlooring: Carpet, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoAccessibility: NoneFloors: Carpet, Wood
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, OutbuildingExterior: Lighting, SidewalksFoundation: OtherNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Faces Front,Attached,Driveway
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Septic
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2136 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 1008 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1997
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Included in Sale: Ceiling Fans, Washer / Dryer, Dishwasher, Stove, Refrigerator With Ice Maker, Shed, Canopy Outside, Fireplace In Sunroom, Window A / C In SunroomParcel Number: 0705090296

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $707,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Jul 25 2025Possession Timing: Immediate

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Location

Direction & Address
City: ELDERSBURGCommunity: Edgewood
School Information
Elementary School District: Carroll County Public SchoolsJr High / Middle School District: Carroll County Public SchoolsHigh School District: Carroll County Public Schools

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3144 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Has an HOAHOA Fee: $235/Semi-Annually

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.32 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: MDCR2026988Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2136

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 25, 2025
Source: Bright MLS #MDCR2026988
Sold
$690,000
Jun 24, 2025
Source: Bright MLS #MDCR2026988
Pending
$707,000
Jun 19, 2025
Source: Bright MLS #MDCR2026988
PriceChange
$707,000
Price decreased by 2%
Jun 4, 2025
Source: Bright MLS #MDCR2026988
PriceChange
$724,900
Price decreased by 3%
May 2, 2025
Source: Bright MLS #MDCR2026988
Listed For Sale
$749,997

Market trends in Sykesville

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$529K
$16.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.5%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$258
$3MoM
Available listings
77
16MoM

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What Locals Say about Sykesville

At least 135 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say parking is easy

  • 91 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 88 % Say car is needed

  • 87 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 87 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 82 % Say kids play outside

  • 78 % Say it's quiet

  • 77 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 73 % Say there's wildlife

  • 62 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 59 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 52 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 44 % Say there are community events

  • 34 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 34 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 33 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Melissa Amodei
    "There is a daytime bus system that you can schedule yo come right to your door however it must be scheduled around 72 hour ahead of time."
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  • Trulia User
    "Halloween and Christmas. Downtown Sykesville has great dining, events and treats. Very family oriented. "
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  • Maryannrosa39
    "I drive here to visit but everything is fairly close. Less then 15 to commute. Beautiful new townhouse on the smaller side! Friendly neighbors "
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  • Jason M.
    "Homecoming parade, Santa on fire trucks, farmers markets, plenty of downtown activities, beer festivals etc."
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  • Alex H.
    "everything you need. friendly people. safe. hard working community. clean. kid friendly. great schools."
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  • Jason M.
    "We moved here and started our young family. Tons of kids in the neighborhood so we all have get together’s and pop over and let the kids play. We do small little activities on holidays, it’s pretty perfect in terms of raising young kids in this area. "
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  • Calypsoawakens
    "Lived here for five years. Neighborhood is declining. A lot more drug use going on around here. People are not as neighborly as they used to be "
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  • Nancy D.
    "There are no street lights for the sidewalks. If you walk your dog at night you’d need reflectors or a flash light. "
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  • Ashleigh O.
    "best small town, farmers market, first Friday's, main street events, ice fest, chilli and beer fest "
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  • Home searcher03
    "There is zero public transportation so this is not the place for you if you don’t have your own transportation like a car for example"
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  • Lilbusy
    "The area is quiet and peaceful you will most likely not have any noise problems and it is a safe environment "
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  • Nancy D.
    "Been here 9 years. Friendly neighbors. Lots of conveniences with a more rural feel. Plenty of shopping, restaurants, unique offerings. "
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  • David H.
    "This is a small town with character and historic roots. Close enough to the city but far enough away to be able to enjoy the scenery and a small town feeling"
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  • Rachel T.
    "Everyone is friendly well you sometimes get that one! But other then that I became friends with a lot of my neighbors ❤️"
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  • Lisa A
    "Great quiet friendly neighborhood Safe and family oriented Close to shopping and have everything you need"
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  • Angie
    "It’s a great community to raise children. It’s safe, beautiful and the schools are all Top-Rated 10’s!!!"
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  • Carlylesgrove
    "The schools are very good and there are parks and lakes. Easy access to major highways. Law inforcement is excellent shopping and restaurants most are outstanding."
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  • Sarah
    "No sidewalks to safely walk your dog unless you live in town or in a development. I live back a private lane with only a few homes. "
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  • Summer S.
    "my commute is pretty quick. i work in the shopping center off 26 with the panera and our house is near millard cooper usually anywhere from 3 to 5 minutes "
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  • Summer S.
    "theres plenty of pretty neighborhoods to walk in and a few parks. not too shabby most places are dog friendly"
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  • Fred A.
    "Nothing. The neighborhood is nice except for the street noise from route 99. There are plenty of dog owners here. "
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  • Ramilo4159
    "I've lived in this neighborhood since I was nine, I'm now 34, this is a nice area that is safe to raise kids in."
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  • Luloo1027
    "Same good area to raise family. Schools are very good. Neighbors are very nice. Well maintained areas."
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  • Sumit K.
    "It is nice neighborhood. All the major stores are within 10 minutes distance range. Baltimore city is30 minutes drive and DC is 50 minutes drive."
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  • Emma L.
    "Family friendly rural with nature acrsss to the reservoir easy commute to Baltimore and Washington DC "
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Frequently asked questions about 897 Caren Dr

  • What is 897 Caren Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 897 Caren Dr in Eldersburg, MD is $708,400.
  • What is the price history for 897 Caren Dr?
    897 Caren Dr in Eldersburg, MD last sold for $690,000 in July 2025.
  • Is Eldersburg a buyer's or seller's market?
    Eldersburg is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Eldersburg?
    The median sale price in Eldersburg is $529K. That is down $16.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 897 Caren Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 897 Caren Dr in Eldersburg, MD has air conditioning.
  • Does 897 Caren Dr have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 897 Caren Dr in Eldersburg, MD has in-unit laundry.

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