Upscale homes and private beachfront properties in Golden Beach
Golden Beach is an upscale community offering waterfront homes on the banks of the Patuxent River. Locals can access a private beach and drive golf carts down the quaint residential streets or browse nearby retailers and restaurants in Charlotte Hall. Although this can be a popular housing market for buyers seeking riverside retreats and second homes, there is a passionate community of year-round locals who organize community events, such as the Fireworks at Dusk celebration in the summer. “Golden Beach is a nice little community with water and beach access,” says Sarah Swann, a Realtor with Baldus Real Estate Inc., who grew up in the area and has been selling real estate locally for the past eight years. “It’s minutes away from local shopping and dining areas and attracts military personnel who work at Pax River Naval Air Station about 30 miles south.”
Golden Beach offers waterfront homes along the Patuxent River for relaxed living.
Many homes in Golden Beach are ranch-style properties near the water.
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Single-family homes with waterfront options
Popular home styles include split-levels, ramblers and Colonial Revivals, which sit along tree-lined suburban roads. Single-family homes cost between $285,000 and $550,000, varying by square footage, lot size and location. “This is a mixed community with starter, mid-life and retirement homes,” says Swann. “People choose Golden Beach for its affordability, especially military personnel who work at the local bases. Many have bought multiple lots together and put a house on one.” Waterfront homes are priced higher and often feature private docks, as well as views overlooking Indian Creek, Trent Hall Creek or the Patuxent River. Potential homebuyers need to be aware that there is a moderate flood risk for homes close to the Patuxent River.
Golf carts are a common way to travel the quiet streets of Golden Beach.
Colonial-style homes in Golden Beach provide extra space for families.
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Private beaches and popular community events
Golden Beach’s coastline stretches over three miles, and many homeowners take boats out on the Patuxent for a pleasure cruise or fishing trip. Fifth District Park is located west of the community, featuring a playground, dog park, and athletic fields on the campus of Dent Elementary School. The Golden Beach Patuxent Knolls Civic Association organizes annual events for residents. The Annual Golden Beach Parade runs down main roads in the community, with awards handed out to Miss and Mister Golden Beach. There’s also the Fireworks at Dusk after the parade to celebrate the Fourth of July. Later in the fall, the civic association organizes a trunk-or-treat event and a Christmas bazaar in December.
Golden Beach features private beaches and amenities for its residents.
Trent Hall Creek near Golden Beach is ideal for kayaking and wildlife viewing.
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STEM academies at Chopticon High School
Saint Mary’s County School District serves Golden Beach. Students can attend Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary, with a B-rating from Niche, Margaret Brent Middle School has a B-plus, and Chopticon High gets a B-minus. The high school offers academy courses in STEM, finance, and the performing arts.
Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary serves students in Mechanicsville, Maryland.
Margaret Brent Middle School educates students in Mechanicsville, Maryland.
Chopticon High School in Mechanicsville offers STEM and arts programs.
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Locals browse Charlotte Hall for groceries or restaurants
Locals often head west to Charlotte Hall Square to shop at Food Lion for groceries or order margaritas and steak tacos from Tequila Grill & Cantina. The Barns at New Market is a nearby farmers' market that operates on weekdays from April through October, offering locally sourced produce, eggs, meats, and cheeses. For other home essentials, Walmart is about 20 miles away
Tequila Grill & Cantina in Charlotte Hall offers authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Food Lion in Charlotte Hall is the main grocery store for Golden Beach residents.
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Commuters can reach D.C. in an hour
Residents are allowed to drive golf carts on the residential streets as an alternative to car travel. Military employees heading to Pax River Naval Air Station or Andrews Air Force Base have a 30-mile drive north or south of Golden Beach. Washington, D.C. is also a 49-mile drive north along Maryland Route 5, which takes a little over an hour to reach, and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 46 miles away. CalvertHealth Medical Center is a nearby hospital in Prince Frederick, about 20 miles east across the Patuxent River.
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