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Oxford features waterfront homes, riverside restaurants and history
Oxford is a quaint waterfront town on the Eastern Shore, steeped in history and considered one of Maryland's oldest communities, as it was founded in 1683. The town has changed much over the centuries, from a small Colonial village to an established seaport for watermen and fruit packers, and today it is a charming settlement overflowing with leisure boating, seafood and stately waterfront homes along the Tred Avon River. "It's a very quiet community with a slower pace of life and beautiful homes surrounded by water. It's really like stepping back in time with all the historic architecture, too," says Brian Gearhart, a longtime Eastern Shore resident and Realtor with Benson & Mangold. Though it can be a peaceful place for a summer home, there is also a passionate community of long-time locals who live in Oxford year-round. "I'd estimate half of our residents in Oxford are full-time residents. Around 25-30 percent of them are folks who grew up in this area," says Gearhart.
Oxford’s shoreline scenes highlight timeless Eastern Shore life.
The Oxford Museum preserves maritime history and culture.
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Upscale waterfront homes and Victorians in Oxford Historic District
Buyers can find ramblers, as well as colonial- and Victorian-style homes, along quaint, tree-lined village streets. The median sale price for a single-family home in Oxford is $900,000, with waterfront options typically starting around the million-dollar mark. The Oxford Historic District makes up the town's northern peninsula and hosts the oldest homes in the community. Most properties are Victorian and Second Empire styles built between 1870 and 1910, though later years brought Colonial Revivals and American Foursquares to the area. Homeowners in the historic district must abide by established guidelines when repairing and renovating their properties. "Most buyers I'm working with are purchasing as empty nesters and working part-time or have the ability to not work in an office every day," says Gearhart. "Within a short time period, they might transition to a house that could be their retirement home."
Stately homes and shade trees define Oxford’s village feel.
Oxford’s calm waters set a peaceful tone for the town.
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Residents enjoy boating, biking and the Oxford Museum
Oxford Town Park features a playground, picnic tables and a sandy beach for swimming or kayaking. The Oxford/St. Michaels Bike Trail stretches almost 30 miles around Talbot County, and connects cyclists to Easton, Saint Michaels and Oxford. The Oxford Museum on South Morris Street displays artifacts and exhibits detailing over 300 years of the town's unique maritime history, people and cultures. Local families often donate personal items and heirlooms to the museum to add to the community's evolving story. Boating is very popular, with marinas around town like Campbell's Boatyards offering rental slips, and organizations like the Tred Avon Yacht Club hosting sailing programs and sailboat races.
Residents are able to commute by ferry on fair‑weather days.
Oxford’s riverfront invites boating, sailing and strolls.
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Community establishments for snacks, seafood and Easton shopping
Oxford Market and Deli offers locally sourced wine, beer, spirits and grocery items, and a full-service deli for sandwiches, pastries and coffee. Doc's Sunset Grille is a waterfront restaurant serving oysters, crabs and cocktails. From the restaurant's west-facing outdoor patio, patrons can enjoy sweeping views of sunsets over the river. Scottish Highland Creamery sits across the street from Oxford Town Park and is a popular stop for homemade ice cream and fudge. For more shopping options, residents can head north to Easton for grocery chains like Harris Teeter and Aldi, or retailers like Walmart and Lowe's.
Daily specials at Eileen's Deli draw a steady lunch crowd.
Oxford’s marinas welcome sailors for weekend cruises.
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Students learn culinary skills at Easton High School
Talbot County Public Schools is the main district serving Oxford. Students can attend White Marsh Elementary, with a B-rating from Niche, while Easton Middle is rated a B-minus, and Easton High School gets a B. Easton High features several career and technical education courses, including an award-winning culinary program.
Easton High School in Easton helps students excel.
Easton High School in Easton helps students excel.
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Connected to the Eastern Shore by ferry or Route 50
The Oxford—Bellevue Ferry is one of the nation's oldest privately owned ferry services. It opened in 1683 and has been running continuously since 1836. Today, it's a quick way for drivers and cyclists to cross the river to Bellevue or Saint Michaels. The nearest commuter road to Oxford is U.S. Route 50, known locally as Ocean Gateway. Drivers can take it 12 miles north to Easton or 48 miles south to Salisbury for work, leisure or flights out of Salisbury Regional Airport. The nearest hospital is the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center in Easton, about 15 minutes away.
Historic ferry rides offer quick crossings on the Tred Avon River.
Oxford’s walkability connects water and community.
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On average, homes in Oxford, MD sell after 84 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Oxford, MD over the last 12 months is $762,500, down 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Discover the rare opportunity to own one of the Eastern Shore's finest waterfront parcels: Lot 5, an exceptional 4.18-acre homesite in the exclusive Morgan's Point community of Oxford, Maryland. This home site has an approved prec, and flood insurance is not required. Tucked along the serene Tred Avon River, this buildable waterfront gem offers expansive privacy and boundless potential, thanks to
Located just one block from Oxford's scenic waterfront, 105 Jefferson Street offers a rare opportunity to own a beautifully updated home in the heart of historic Oxford, Maryland. With a fully operational elevator, full service off-street parking, a detached two-car garage, and a finished studio apartment above the garage, and a dedicated home-office, this property combines the charm of one of
Welcome to 705 S. Morris Street, a charming and beautifully updated bungalow that serves as the perfect home base for enjoying all that Oxford has to offer. Thoughtfully designed for comfort and flexibility, this inviting home features two private bedrooms, each with its own attached full bath. Excellent heating and air conditioning ensure year-round comfort, while the open and welcoming living
Envisioned for a premier waterfront setting along the Tred Avon River, this exceptional TO-BE-BUILT coastal residence by award-winning firm - Pacquin Design Build, presents a rare opportunity to create a refined Eastern Shore retreat on a remarkable 4.18-acre homesite within the exclusive Morgan’s Point community of Oxford. Thoughtfully designed in classic shingle-style architecture, the proposed
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Incredible opportunity to own a circa 1875 home in Oxford's Historic District that has been renovated with a separate 2 bedroom apartment with views of Town Creek. Formerly a Bed and Breakfast, it features 2 first floor bedrooms with 1 and 1/2 baths and 3 second floor bedrooms each with its own full bath. Entire exterior has been newly painted and most of the windows have been replaced. A lovely
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The Rose Cottage was first built in 1890 and owned by a waterman. With barely 1,200 square feet, the house served many generations of Oxford families. Fast forward for about 100 years, the house was raised and the foundation was modernized in the late 1990s. With plumbing and electrical upgrades, the house became a modern historical home. When the current owners bought the Cottage in 2004, they
Beautifully crafted “Oxford Cottage,” just a few blocks from waterfront park access, downtown Oxford, the Oxford Bellevue Ferry, and the Strand beach. Built in 2023, this builder’s personal home is being offered for the first time. Upstairs features two spacious bedrooms, a full bath, and a convenient laundry area. The main level offers flexible living space with the option for an additional
Experience refined waterfront living in this stunning Lowcountry-style estate, gracefully set on an exceptional waterfront lot among mature Loblolly pines with a coveted southern exposure. Offering sweeping, unobstructed water views, and a rare sense of privacy, the property is bathed in natural light throughout the day, with breathtaking sunrises and and warm, golden reflections in the
Exceptional 2.18 acre residential lot. Ready to go with approved 4 Bedroom perc. Locate in the very desirable Sailors Retreat neighborhood with a beautiful setting and high-end homes. This parcel offers a high elevation (Zone X). Build your dream home on this last remaining parcel in this coveted neighborhood. See conceptual house plans and site plan in the photos. House plans are available.
A very exciting, well-built (stick built by Mister Construction-1996), open floor plan waterfront home in Oxford. Amazing broad South facing with river views. Three bedrooms on second floor, each with private bath, elevator to 3rd floor, full attic storage, 2 car garage, new roof in 2022, waterside deck, 2 enclosed waterfront sitting rooms, spacious first floor rooms for entertaining! First floor
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