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A waterfront community where homes are passed down
Dotted with riverfront houses and wooded properties, St. George Island offers the feel of coastal living among the calmer waters of the Potomac and St. Mary’s rivers. The only way to get on or off the island is by boat or car across the St. George Island Bridge. “It’s normal to take a boat to restaurants like the Ruddy Duck or drive to one of the local beaches and let the kids swim and play,” says Chris Norris Jr., broker-owner of Topside Realty, who lives in Leonardtown, 20 miles away, and is well versed in Maryland’s Western Peninsula real estate. “It’s also common to see dolphins in the river.” Few homes go on the market in St. George Island. Most are passed down from generation to generation, a testament to how much they are valued by their owners.
Homes with private beaches and a quiet neighborhood are in Saint George Island.
Well kept homes with great views in Piney Point.
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A market for D.C. and vacation homebuyers
When Piney Point Lighthouse was built in the early 19th century, members of D.C. high society would vacation in the area. That trend seems to have regained momentum, especially when waterfront properties come onto the market. “With D.C. only two hours away, city buyers are looking for vacation homes,” Schou says. “The island is super small — only about 200 homes. All are custom built and geared toward the vacation homebuyer.” From former commercial buildings like fishing and oyster shacks to cozy Cape Cods with water access and incredible riverfront estates with their own piers and boat lifts, price points on St. George Island can vary greatly. Homes along the water are the most desired and range from $650,000 to $850,000. Prices are half as much inland or can double with higher-end properties.
Large homes with great views can be seen all over Saint George Island.
Homes on the water in St. George Island have amazing views of the river.
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Riverfront recreation with an ocean vibe
St. George Island attracts vacationers with the family-oriented beach campground on its southernmost tip called Camp Merryelande (or CampMD for short). Here, visitors can rent waterfront cottages or campsites with unobstructed views of the beach and the Potomac River. “It doesn’t feel like you’re on the river or the Chesapeake Bay,” says Realtor Rob Schou with EXP Realty LLC, who lives near the island. “It feels like the coast.” The campground also offers a fishing pier, and visitors can launch kayaks, paddleboards and canoes right on the beach. Other nearby public beaches include St. George Island Beach, a small area on the island's west side, and Piney Point Beach, which is larger and on the mainland. It’s only a short walk to the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park, which features the oldest lighthouse on the Potomac, built in 1836, with historical and maritime exhibits, a public pier and a boat launch.
Piney Point Recreation Area in St. George Island is the go to spot for launching boats & Kayaks.
Camp Merryelande are a family friendly camping resort in St. George Island on the beach.
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St. Mary’s County schools
The schools that serve St. George Island belong to the St. Mary’s County Public School System, which received an A-minus from Niche. They include Piney Point Elementary, a PK-5 school with 450 students that earned a B. Sixth through eighth graders may attend Spring Ridge Middle, a B-plus-rated school. At Leonardtown High, which received an A-minus, the graduation rate is 94%. The high school’s boys baseball team and its girls softball team each took home state titles in 2024, and students can participate in nearly 20 clubs and organizations, including the Black Student Union and the International Thespian Society.
Piney Point Elementary School is rated a B on Niche.
Spring Ridge Middle School in Lexington Park, is rated a B+ on Niche.
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First Saints Community Church in St. George Island is one of the first churches here.
Community events, historic reenactments and houses of worship
At 2024’s annual Weekend Island Clean Up, community volunteers filled a dumpster with roadside trash and shared a pan of paella cooked outdoors by a local chef. Yard sales, plant swaps and craft sales are regular occurrences at the St. George Island Association Community Center. A 2023 fundraiser at the Ruddy Duck, the only restaurant on the island, raised enough funds to pay for significant improvements to the center, such as a new roof. Nearby at the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park, history is remembered at Rebels and Redcoats, which takes place in April. This reenactment commemorates how Marylanders repelled the British Army on St. George Island in 1776. The event includes live music from the era, rifle and cannon demos, and period cooking. First Saints Community Church, a Methodist congregation with year-round services, and St. Francis Xavier Mission Chapel, part of the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington with services from June to August, are the only houses of worship on the island. Several other churches are nearby in Tall Timbers, Valley Lee and Great Mills, while the closest synagogue is in Lexington Park.
A place to walk, bike and boat
St. George Island is less than 3 miles long, making it a good neighborhood for walking and biking. Route 249, also known as Piney Point Road, runs the island's length, with smaller roadways like Thomas Road splintering off of it. The island is 15 miles from California, 20 miles from the MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown and 80 miles from Washington, D.C. No STS Transit buses operate on St. George Island. Still, the island is a popular destination for boats, which can land at CampMD, St. George Island Beach, St. George Landing or any waterfront homes with private piers.
Many places to visit here in St. George Island are accessible by boat with docks. No car needed.
With few houses and light traffic, bike riding is a preferable mode of land transportation.
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Seafood restaurants and small markets on and near the island
Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse sits on a slender plot of land next to Route 249, just over the St. George Island Bridge, which connects the island to the mainland. The restaurant features water views on both sides, award-winning crab cakes and a dock where boats can tie up. Up the road, Piney Point Market offers hot meals and some grocery items. Farther north on 249 in Tall Timbers, WJ Dent and Sons is a neighborhood grocery store that’s been family-owned since 1927. It features a butcher shop and deli, a bar and an in-store restaurant that serves burgers, pizza and seafood. The closest supermarket is Weis Markets in Callaway, about 10 miles north on 249. For big box stores like Target, Lowe’s and Walmart, First Colony Shopping Center in California is 15 miles away.
Boat in to the Ruddy Duck Seafood and Ale house in St. George Island enjoy a great time.
Piney Point Market is the local convenience store in Piney point.
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Flood insurance needed on St. George Island
Because of its low elevation, all parts of St. George Island are at high risk for flooding, especially during storm surges from hurricanes. “There’s not a single home on St. George Island that doesn’t require flood insurance,” Norris says. Homes lost during Hurricane Isabel in 2003 have been rebuilt on a platform or with a second story added to protect living areas and appliances.
New homes in St George Island are built up to the second level due to high water.
The small footprint of St. George Island will keep it quiet.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Saint George Island
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Saint George Island Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Saint George Island, Leonardtown sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Saint George Island, Leonardtown over the last 12 months is $632,500, down 10% from the median 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
387
Median Age
46
Population under 18
20.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$143,749
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$166,678
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.5%
College Graduates
35.4%
Advanced Degrees
10.1%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.6%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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