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Kingstown offers a quiet suburb just a mile from shopping and dining
Kingstown is a quiet suburb bracketed by the Chester River and Chestertown to the west and farmland to the east. Thomas Boeshore, an associate broker at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty who has sold homes in the area for 27 years, says people like Kingstown for its proximity to Chestertown’s shopping and dining. The town is only about a mile away, but not being within its borders means a quieter atmosphere and lower taxes. And despite being so close, the two areas are in different counties, with Kingstown sitting in Queen Anne’s County. Boeshore says that’s another major plus for many homebuyers. “You’re close to Chestertown, but you get Queen Anne’s schools,” he says.
Boating and fishing on the Chester River
Its position on the Chester River makes it easy for Kingstown residents to enjoy the water. Boating, fishing and kayaking are all popular activities. “If you’re living on the river, you obviously have your own boat, but otherwise you’ll need to find a marina to keep your boat,” Boeshore says. There’s a small marina with a few slips in Kingstown by the bridge, but there are other options nearby. The Chestertown Marina is just across the river, and the Chester River Yacht & Country Club is about 2.5 miles away. Back in Kingstown, Fairview Park has a small dock for fishing and launching kayaks.
Inland homes on smaller lots or waterfront estates
Ranch-style homes, split-levels and Cape Cods are common in Kingstown. Inland fixer-uppers cost between $270,000 and $350,000, while more turnkey homes range from $350,000 to $450,000. Waterfront houses typically cost between $600,000 and $1.3 million. “At $600,000 you’re buying something that needs a lot of love,” Boeshore says. Inland houses often sit on a third of an acre to half an acre of land, while waterfront homes tend to have more land — often an acre or more.
Flood zones along the river, hurricane season and a low CAP Index
First Street, a climate risk data organization, says Kingstown has a minor risk of flooding. The Federal Emergency Management Agency puts most of that risk on homes that sit directly on the river or nearby creeks. Those homes are in Flood Zone AE, which means they have a 1% chance of flooding each year. Flood insurance is mandatory for homes in the zone. Hurricanes can pass over Kingstown, contributing to the risk of flooding and bringing a major risk of high winds. Kingstown’s CAP Index crime score is 2 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.
Highly rated Queen Anne’s schools
Niche gives Queen Anne’s County Public Schools an A-minus and lists it among the top 10 districts in Maryland. Children can attend Church Hill Elementary School, which has an A-minus, Sudlersville Middle School, which has a B, and Queen Anne’s County High School. With a B-plus, the high school offers extracurriculars like engineering, drama and Dungeons & Dragons clubs.
Reenacting history at the Chestertown Tea Party Festival
Kingstown is quiet year-round, but residents often drive to Chester for its many events. The Chestertown Tea Party Festival is one of the town’s biggest yearly events, drawing an estimated 15,000 people. Held on Memorial Day, it features a reenactment of a 1774 act of protest where, after the British closed Boston’s port, Chestertown locals banned tea and promptly marched from the town center to a ship in the harbor and tossed its tea overboard. Today, the reenacted march is a popular parade, and the event features live music, a raft race, local vendors and a 5K and 10K run.
Getting essentials and eating out in Chestertown
Residents often head to Chestertown for shopping and dining. The area’s downtown offers spots like The Kitchen at the Imperial, which is known for its crab cakes, and BAD Alfred’s Brewing, which is just as popular for its pizza as it is for its wide selection of beer and cocktails. They can find groceries at Chestertown Natural Foods or drive further into Chestertown to reach ACME Markets, which is about 2 miles from home. “People do all their local grocery shopping and go to the fabulous farmers market in Chestertown,” Boeshore says. The year-round Chestertown Farmers Market is held every Saturday. Chestertown doesn’t have many big box stores, though, so Boeshore says that residents sometimes make the 29-mile drive to Middletown in Delaware for its wide selection.
Quiet residential streets and Route 213 to Chestertown
Most of Kingstown’s roads are quiet residential streets; its biggest street is Church Hill Road, also known as state Route 213, leads into Chestertown. The University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown is less than 2 miles away. Baltimore is about 74 miles away, a drive that takes about an hour and 20 minutes in low traffic.
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Transit
Airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
97 min drive
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Kingstown Apartments
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Kingstown
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Kingstown, Chestertown sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Kingstown, Chestertown over the last 12 months is $415,604, up 18% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,973
Median Age
44
Population under 18
22.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$85,533
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$101,535
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.4%
College Graduates
48.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
29.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
29/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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