This home sits on an acre of private land, offering the rare combination of tranquil, low-traffic living with quick access to shopping and entertainment just minutes away. Step inside to a spacious, open-concept kitchen designed for both everyday living and entertaining — updated with modern finishes and plenty of room to gather. The updated bathrooms bring a fresh, move-in-ready feel throughout the home. Downstairs, a large basement offers exceptional flexibility — whether you're dreaming of a home theater, gym, playroom, or additional living space, there's room to make it your own. Outside, the expansive private lot is a rare find, giving you space to garden, entertain, or simply enjoy quiet mornings surrounded by nature — all while staying just a short drive from restaurants, retail, and everything you need. This is the best of both worlds: a private retreat with the convenience of city life close by. New HVAC and Septic
An exceptional 5-acre equestrian estate in Bel Alton, appointed for horses, goats, poultry, and every implement your land requires. This Cape Cod, comprehensively renovated in 2020 and meticulously maintained ever since, marries period elegance with contemporary refinement across a fully fenced, electrified pasture and four distinguished outbuildings, chief among them a 24x80 metal structure housing two horse stalls and three garage bays for tractor, ATV, or Polaris. Within, 9-ft ceilings, original shiplap ceilings, a shiplap feature wall, glass doorknobs, and meticulously refinished pine hardwood floors lend an air of enduring craftsmanship. The main level affords a bedroom and full bath for effortless single-level living, while the custom kitchen commands attention with quartz countertops, gilded hardware, a gas range, and a refrigerator appointed with a dedicated wine drawer, all adjacent to a separate butler's pantry. A rustic stacked-stone fireplace with wood-stove insert lends ambiance and warmth, complemented by dual-zone central HVAC and gracefully restored period radiators standing ready as backup heat. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms share a full bath alongside a light-filled, versatile bonus loft. Linger over a quiet morning on the covered front porch as the pastoral grounds unfold before you, supported by a private well, septic system, solar panels, and three exterior water spigots. Just minutes from La Plata and Waldorf, yet a world apart in seclusion. Estates of this caliber rarely present themselves — arrange your private showing before the opportunity passes.
Cozy one-level living right outside of the town of La Plata! This well maintained home offers 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, a spacious family room, kitchen with convenient connected laundry and a separate dining room. Enjoy your morning coffee or evenings grilling dinner on the deck located off of the dining room. Situated on a 1 acre flat lot that backs to trees. A huge portion of the back yard is fenced in offering a great space for entertaining or the kids and/or animals to play. Nice sized shed for storing all of your lawn equipment. This home serves as an amazing low-maintenance home with all of the major updates in place to include New Flooring, Deck, Shed, Fence, Fully Encapsulated Crawl Space with Dehumidifier, Roof and Gutters (2024), Well Tank and Jet Pump (2024), Exterior Doors and Windows (2026 with a Life Time Warranty). Conveniently located only 5 minutes to downtown La Plata with easy access to Rt. 301 and Rt. 210. 100% fiancing available through USDA for eligible, qualified buyers. Schedule your showing today!
Step into a slice of heaven when you pull up to this spacious home located on two private acres in Bel Alton. Enjoy quiet country living close to shopping and dining in Southern Maryland. When you walk into the stately foyer of this home, you'll find a formal living room on the right (currently a play room) that leads to a full dining room. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and a skylight. The living room has a gas fireplace and large open floorpan perfect for entertaining. There is a huge first floor bedroom and half bath on your way to the oversized garage. Extra freezer and fridge in garage convey. Upstairs you will find three large bedrooms , one hall bath and a large ensuite in the primary bath. Commuting a breeze to anywhere in the DMV from Chapel Point Woods. Bel Alton is convenient to local bases such as Indian Head, Joint Andrews Air Force Base, Patuxent River Naval Air Station and Dahlgren.
STOP SCROLLING — 2.49 ACRES, NEARLY 2,900 SQ. FT., AND UNDER $550K! If you’ve been searching for more space, more privacy, and more value, 9195 Balsam Run deserves your attention. Offered at $549,999, this all-brick Colonial gives you nearly 2,900 sq. ft. of living space on 2.49 peaceful acres in Bel Alton. Inside, you’ll find 4 spacious bedrooms, updated bathrooms, an updated kitchen, original hardwood floors, and a beautiful brick fireplace. Outside, enjoy the privacy of a property that has plenty of room to spread out, entertain, garden, or simply enjoy the quiet. Homes with this much space and acreage at this price don’t come along often. If you’ve been waiting for a home that gives you room to breathe without sacrificing convenience to La Plata or King George, this may be the one you’ve been waiting for. Schedule your showing of 9195 Balsam Run today and see the value for yourself.
Bel Alton is located in Maryland. Bel Alton, Maryland has a population of 1,499. Bel Alton is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 35.08% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 32.85%.
The median household income in Bel Alton, Maryland is $117,697. The median household income for the surrounding county is $107,808 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Bel Alton is 49.1 years.
The average high temperature in July is 87.2 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 26.6 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 44.4 inches per year, with 14.7 inches of snow per year.
