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D.C. commuter suburb in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay
Stevensville, paired with neighboring Chester, make up Kent Island, a Queen Anne’s County community notable for its position in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay. Though its location could lend itself to a seasonal population, Stevensville functions much like a typical outer-ring D.C. suburb, but for its collection of marinas, bayfront preserves and traffic-prone, bay-spanning sections of U.S. Route 50. Kathleen Higginbotham, team leader of the Keller Williams Shore Home Team who’s known to many as “Kent Island Kathy,” lays out the parts of everyday life that set Stevensville apart from landlocked locales: “Everybody realizes, ‘Why not live here, where I can go paddleboard on my lunch break.’ Our morning routine includes feeding the crab traps. We can take a boat to dinner and watch the sunset over Chesapeake Bay. It’s like living on vacation.”
Stevensville is a Bay front community on the outskirts of Baltimore and D.C.
Take out the paddle board and cruise around the Chesapeake Bay in Stevensville.
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Classic suburbs and Chesapeake Bay views in Stevensville
Stevensville’s residential blocks and winding subdivisions wouldn’t look out of place in any other Maryland suburb. Some lawn-lined streets are dominated by the ranch-style homes and colonials popular from the midcentury through the 1990s, while New Traditional designs characterize communities built in the last couple of decades. Townhouses and other condo complexes are also common. Proximity to the waterfront can cause home prices to soar into the millions, whether in the form of a condo or the rarer, custom-built luxury home. The median single-family home price is $600,000, higher than the national median.
Live in a beautiful townhome when you move to Stevensville.
New traditional homes are common around the Stevensville neighborhood.
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Boating, fishing and biking around Kent Island
Annapolis is often called the sailing capital of the world. Across the Chesapeake, kayaks, paddleboats and motorboats fill the same waters around Kent Island, launched from marinas, private docks and municipal slips. Chesapeake Bay beaches, fishing piers and tranquil trails fill waterfront parks and preserves like Matapeake Park and Terrapin Park. The Cross Island and South Island trails offer routes for walkers and bikers across the island. Old Love Point Park is a more typical suburban park, full of playground equipment and fields for youth league baseball games.
Matapeake State Park in Stevensville offers stunning views of the Chesapeake Bay.
Old Love Point Park includes walking trails for exercise and relaxation in Stevensville.
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Dual enrollment at Kent Island High
Stevensville is served by Queen Anne County Public Schools, which earns an A-minus from Niche. Kent Island has its own collection of public schools separate from the mainland, including the A-minus-rated Kent Island High School, which offers a dual enrollment program in partnership with Chesapeake College.
Chesapeake College near Stevensville offers students great 4 year programs.
Kent Island High School in Stevensville helps students excel in and outside the classroom.
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Shopping and dining on U.S. Route 50 and the Chesapeake Bay
Despite being on an island, Stevensville has its own strip mall district, and even its own Target, just off U.S. Route 50. Alongside plenty of landlocked restaurants, some of the community’s best-loved eateries offer fresh seafood, bayfront views and, sometimes, even boat parking at attached marinas. A handful of churches hold services throughout Stevensville.
Need some ingredients for dinner? Swing by Target in Stevensville.
Get drinks right on the water at Pour House Pub in Stevensville.
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First Saturdays and Kent Island Day in the Stevensville Historic District
Many of Stevensville’s frequent community events are full-island affairs. The Kent Island Farmers’ Market is open every Thursday afternoon. Many preserved buildings in the Stevensville Historic District offer First Saturday walking tours on afternoons through the warmer months. Each May, celebrants in colonial garb put on Kent Island Day, an event filled with historic reenactments, plenty of vendors and live music commemorating Kent Island’s role as the oldest English settlement in Maryland.
Bay Bridge commuting from Stevensville
Stevensville’s residents often travel to work in big cities across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. U.S. Route 50 starts commuters on a roughly 45-mile drive to Washington D.C. and Baltimore. Annapolis is just across the bridge, about 15 miles from home. The Stevensville Park & Ride offers access to County Ride buses and Maryland Transit Administration buses. The University of Maryland Medical System operates an urgent care center on the island and an emergency center less than 10 miles away near Queenstown. While Bay Bridge Airport is on the island, most will head to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport for commercial flights, about 35 miles from home.
Crime, weather, flooding and traffic patterns in Stevensville
Stevensville is served by the Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Office which contributes crime data to the Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth and Victim Services. According to the 2023 Annual Report and Scorecard on Quantifiable Safety Indicators, the crime rate in the county was 1,062 per 100,000 people in 2022, among the lowest in the state and less than a third of Maryland’s overall crime rate. Stevensville experiences four temperate seasons, including hot summers and freezing winters.
Despite sitting at the center of Chesapeake Bay, Stevensville is not especially flood-prone; Kent Island’s elevation and building requirements are such that most buyers will not require flood insurance. Summertime traffic on U.S. Route 50, thanks to tourists bound for Ocean City, is less avoidable. Higginbotham offers some tongue-in-cheek traffic avoidance advice: “We learn the ins and outs, that it’s good to go to the grocery store on Wednesday instead of Friday. Or you buy a boat.”
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On average, homes in Stevensville, MD sell after 60 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Stevensville, MD over the last 12 months is $515,000, down 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Open House, Sunday, 5/3, 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Experience refined coastal living at 122 N. Lake Drive—a nearly new waterfront residence nestled along the tranquil waters of Carter Creek in Stevensville’s sought-after Tower Gardens community. With exclusive community beach access, a private boat launch, and close proximity to Romancoke Fishing Pier, this home is perfectly positioned to embrace the best
OPEN HOUSE Sat 5/2 and Sun 5/3 from 11am to 1pm!! This exceptional property checks all the boxes in real estate! Location, condition, and price! Nestled in the highly sought-after, amenity-rich community of Cloverfields right on Kent Island, it truly offers the complete package. 4BR, 2.5BA, and a spacious primary suite with a generously sized en-suite bath and a tremendous bonus room off primary
PRICE REDUCTION! BEST WATERFRONT VALUE ON THE MARKET. Open House Change--- Sunday May 3rd, 2:30-5pm.The Pinnacle of Waterfront Living in Cove Creek ClubExperience unparalleled serenity in this extensively renovated one-level residence, spanning over 4,200 square feet in Kent Island’s most coveted, low-turnover community. Perfectly positioned on the protected marina basin, this home offers
Welcome to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home in the Waterman’s Cove community in Chester. Nestled on a quiet street along scenic Cox Creek, this charming property offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience. An inviting front porch welcomes you home, while water views greet you upon arrival and can also be enjoyed from the spacious rear composite deck, built
Welcome home to this stunning waterfront property in Cove Creek Club on Kent Island. This remarkable five bedroom, four bathroom home offers an unparalleled blend of privacy, elegance, and panoramic coastal beauty all located on your very own private peninsula. With an impressive 566 feet of protected shoreline where Tanner’s Creek converges with Cove Creek, opening directly to the Eastern Bay,
Tucked on a private 1-acre corner lot in the desirable Cove Creek community, this home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and 1,538 square feet of single-level living. Following a complete renovation, every detail has been refreshed—pairing modern updates with a light-filled open floor plan. Expansive windows and vaulted ceilings create a bright, airy feel, while the family room’s wood-burning fireplace
This stunning 4,500+ sq ft home with 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths is set on a private 1.25-acre lot in the sought-after water-privileged Tower Gardens community—just minutes from the Bay Bridge. Ideal for generational living, the home features primary suites on both the first and second floors, offering flexibility for a variety of lifestyles. At the heart of the home, the gourmet kitchen boasts a
Open House, Sunday, 5/3, 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Experience refined coastal living at 122 N. Lake Drive—a nearly new waterfront residence nestled along the tranquil waters of Carter Creek in Stevensville’s sought-after Tower Gardens community. With exclusive community beach access, a private boat launch, and close proximity to Romancoke Fishing Pier, this home is perfectly positioned to embrace the best
Imagine your summer on Kent Island with views of the Chesapeake Bay! Welcome to this beautiful home offering two full living spaces — a spacious main level and a private in-law suite — perfect for multigenerational living, guest accommodations or an Airbnb. No HOA! The main living area, located on the second floor, features vaulted ceilings with exposed cross-beams, creating an open and airy
Coming soon in the desirable Cloverfields community! This spacious four-bedroom, three-bath split foyer home offers an open-concept living area with durable vinyl plank flooring throughout the living room, dining room, and kitchen—perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The upper level features three comfortable bedrooms, including a primary suite with a private bath, all with cozy
THIS IS A TO BE BUILT HOME - Welcome to the Monroe—where timeless style meets modern living. This thoughtfully designed new construction home offers the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and charm.From the moment you step inside, you’re greeted by a bright, open-concept layout with 9-foot ceilings and recessed lighting throughout, enhancing the home’s airy and inviting feel. The great
Brand new completed 2-story home offering 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and glimpses of the Chesapeake Bay right down the street, NO HOA! This thoughtfully designed home features a spacious open layout highlighted by a large kitchen island with quartz countertops, full quartz backsplash, and stainless steel appliances—perfect for everyday living and entertaining.The primary suite includes a
Experience the exceptional craftsmanship of Schaefer Homes with the Raleigh floorplan, now offered in the highly desirable water-access community of Queen Anne’s Colony. This thoughtfully designed new construction home offers the ease of single-level living, blending timeless coastal style with modern functionality—perfect for both everyday living and effortless entertaining. The heart of the
Private home office off foyer for working from home. Formal dining room off foyer for entertaining guests. Open and airy floorplan with spacious great room. Striking kitchen with large center island. Luxurious primary suite with oversized walk-in closet. Relaxing primary bath with optional freestanding tub. Convenient 3-car tandem garage for additional storage.
Secluded bedroom 2 and bath off foyer for overnight guests. Stylish home office off foyer for working from home. Open & airy great room with adjacent dining area. Striking kitchen with island & tons of cabinet space. Luxurious primary suite with oversized walk-in closet. Palatial primary bath with roomy shower. Convenient 3-car tandem garage for additional storage.
Experience a lifestyle inspired by the water at Bay Manor Apartments, a brand-new residential community in the heart of Stevensville, Maryland — just steps from the Chesapeake Bay. Here, you’ll find coastal elegance paired with modern comfort, where each home has been carefully designed to offer a refined yet relaxed way of living. Every apartment is brand new, meaning you’ll be the very first to
3 bedroom 2.5 bathrooms, all on one level. with newer carpet in bedrooms. In excellent condition. Upgraded kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Large back yard with patio, deck and shed in large rear yard. Hot tub to be used at tenants' own risk and expense. All this in the Cloverfield's neighborhood with community pool and beach area. Close to the Bay bridge and all local shopping and
Property Id: 1560319Modest single-story house on 1/3rd acre of waterfront property with pier. The home is well-built and dates from the 1960's. The windows were upgraded within the last 5 years. It has 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, living room, dining room, and laundry room. It also has an unfinished attic (great for storage) and a detached single car garage. It is within 1.5 miles of the
Welcome to Bay Bridge Cove, Kent Island’s premier 55+ community, the Gateway to Maryland’s Eastern Shore. This popular Laurel model, is one of the largest homes in the community, offering over 2,800 sq. ft. of open, living space in a desirable end-unit that backs to one of the community’s scenic ponds and walking/jogging paths. The main level features a bright, open floor plan with 9-foot
This is a two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom efficiency over a three-car garage. There is an extra bonus room that can function as an office or nursery. It has an open concept kitchen with a living room and dining area as well as an oversized porch off the back. Enjoy meals al fresco overlooking a scenic pond and No Name Creek.This property will be available for showing
3 Bedroom / 3 Bathroom for Rent at Bay Bridge Cove, a New 55+ Community on Kent Island. This beautiful model has 2,074sf on 2 levels. The main level features 2 Bedrooms with 2 full bathrooms and a den with cathedral ceilings. Enjoy an open floor plan that allows for a living room, dining room and sitting area just off the beautiful kitchen with center island. Upstairs there is an open loft that
A truly unique opportunity on Kent Island. This house was fully renovated in 2024. This is a 4 bedroom and 3 FULL bathroom rambler home with a 2 car garage, located on a beautiful plot of land of over 4 acres in the community of Tower Gardens. Relax in the Spacious living room with wonderful natural light, original hardwood floors and a pellet stove. Enjoy cooking in a renovated kitchen and
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