$547,213Average Value$262Average Price per Sq Ft12Homes For Sale
Romancoke offers waterfront living with a lower price tag than other East Coast communities
An entirely residential neighborhood bordered by water on both sides, Romancoke offers a serene waterfront lifestyle with access to recreation amenities like a golf course, community clubhouse and hiking and equestrian trails. Romancoke suits buyers looking for a quiet, laidback lifestyle who don't mind being a bit further from commercial amenities. Due to its location on a peninsula, residents here often prefer to take their boats into town for dinner, drinks or to catch live music on weekends. Romancoke offers a far more affordable option than other waterfront East Coast communities. "Regardless of one's opinion about the home prices here, if you buy the same home with the same proximity to the water in New Jersey or New York or any other state, you will probably end up paying twice as much for the same exact view and amenities," says area resident and Realtor Julia Stevens with Realty Navigator. "We have lower property taxes here. You can get a million-dollar view for half the price."
Romancoke offers a wide array of affordable housing.
Romancoke On The Bay in Romancoke has a clubhouse with a playground and waterfront access.
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Waterfront single-family homes and the National Flood Insurance Program
Romancoke is filled entirely with single-family homes, with nearly 95% of residents owning their properties. Ranch-style, bi-level and new traditional are common architectural styles, and prices vary based on proximity to the water and associated amenities. Recent sales prices on most modest single-family homes fall between $400,000 and $500,000; these homes sometimes offer pools but typically not waterfront views. Large newly built homes typically sell for between $500,000 and $800,000, while expansive waterfront estates with amenities like private docks will cost between $800,000 and $1.4 million. Due to their proximity to the waterfront, homes in Queen Anne's County qualify for the National Flood Insurance Program, which offers federally backed flood insurance to homeowners.
There are large homes that back right up to the water in Romancoke.
Live in a beautiful split level home in Romancoke.
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Community events, crabbing and Blue Heron Golf Course
Romancoke Pier is a fishing pier and kayak ramp on the neighborhood's east end along the Eastern Bay. Crabbing is popular at this pier, with Maryland blue crabs being abundant in the area. Romancoke on the Bay is a community organization with a clubhouse in the neighborhood that hosts monthly Friday night dinners and seasonal events like a Fourth of July parade and an Easter egg hunt. Just north of the neighborhood, the 300-acre Blue Heron Nature Preserve provides hiking and equestrian trails, waterfowl and migratory birds and plenty of native plant life. Three miles up Romancoke Road, Blue Heron Golf Course is a public 18-hole golf course with a driving range.
Bring all of your fishing gear to the Romancoke Pier and catch some rockfish.
Swing by The Blue Heron Golf Course in Romancoke to practice your swing.
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Students attend the top public middle school in Queen Anne's County
Students in Romancoke can attend Matapeake Elementary School, Matapeake Middle School and Kent Island High School, all of which receive A-minus ratings on Niche. Matapeake Middle School ranks on the site as the top public middle school in Queen Anne's County, and Kent Island High School ranks in the top 75 public high schools in Maryland. Students at Kent Island High School can take dual enrollment courses and specialize in career and technical education pathways such as teaching, engineering and computer science.
Kent Island High School offers a great education in Romancoke.
Matapeake Elementary focuses on creating a nurturing and inclusive environment in Romancoke.
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Commuting to work and boating to bars
Romancoke is across the Bay Bridge from Annapolis, 22 miles away. Baltimore is 49 miles northwest, and D.C. is 50 miles west. Commuters can take the MTA Commuter Bus from Kent Island to Baltimore or D.C. Due to its coastal location, the area surrounding Romancoke gets a lot of traffic in the summer, so many residents use their boats to get around. "In the summertime, most people that live on Kent Island will take their boat to get to the bar, just because of the traffic," Stevens says. "Between Thursdays and Sundays, there's a lot of beach traffic. Kent Island connects between the remainder of Maryland and Ocean City. You have to go through Kent to get to Ocean City, which is two hours away. It gets pretty full on the street, so we all just take boats." The nearest medical center is Luminis Health Primary Care Kent Island, 10 miles north. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is 42 miles away.
Stevensville dining options include waterfront restaurants
The closest restaurants to Romancoke are 9 miles north in Stevensville. Rams Head Shore House is a local tavern with house drafts, American fare and live music. Big Bats Café is a sports bar and restaurant with a large outdoor patio. Libbey's Coastal Kitchen and Cocktails is a waterfront restaurant with stunning views of Chesapeake Bay. Stevensville also has chain restaurants like Cracker Barrel and McDonald's and a Food Lion for groceries.
Libbey's Coastal Kitchen near Romancoke provides great food with amazing views.
Ram's Head Shore house is a great spot near Romancoke to shoot some pool with friends.
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Crime
Romancoke's crime score on the CAP Index is 1 out of 10, well below the national average of 4.
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Transit
Airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
60 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Romancoke
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
Romancoke Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Romancoke, Stevensville sell after 65 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Romancoke, Stevensville over the last 12 months is $540,450, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Looking for a fantastic place to build your new home? This lot is nestled in a quiet, well-established residential neighborhood on Maryland's beautiful Eastern Shore! Land lot in sought after Kent Island Estates community. This lot offers tranquility and the beauty of mature trees, all while being located to a variety of local amenities. Close to marinas, boating and water activities,
A rare find in today's real estate market - a practically new 4 yr old colonial with a contemporary flair at a reasonable price! Everyone can enjoy having their own bathroom in this 4 bedroom, 4 bath home. Easy to maintain stainless steel appliances, granite counters and luxury vinyl flooring throughout. The eat-in kitchen makes it possible for the dining room to be used as a home office or den.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,361
Median Age
49
Population under 18
20%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$103,937
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$130,929
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.6%
College Graduates
38.8%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
36/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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