Trappe is a rural town with suburban subdivisions
The historic rural town of Trappe has slowly developed a suburban curb appeal over the last decade, with new home communities and townhouse rows beginning to fill the market. "Trappe's got everything: generational families, some retirees and even a new home community which is bringing more amenities to residents," says Henry Gibbons-Neff, a Talbot County native and associate broker with Meredith Fine Properties. Buyers can also find older single-family homes around town, blocks away from local dining establishments along Main Street. U.S. Route 50 runs through the center of town, and folks can visit Easton for a wider variety of shopping and dining options.
Midcentury single-family homes and new builds in Lakeside at Trappe
Older homes in town include 1970s-built brick ramblers, turn-of-the-century Second Empire homes and Colonial Revivals. Homes sit on quaint, small-town roads close to the center of Trappe, or beside flat acres of farmland farther from Main Street. Prices range from $275,000 to $600,000, varying by age, lot size and square footage. "It's easy to find some older single-family homes and townhouses within Trappe proper, but there's also the big new home community that's just been developed, Lakeside at Trappe," says Gibbons-Neff. Lakeside at Trappe features New Traditional, contemporary and Craftsman-style homes, ranging in price from $340,000 to $450,000.
Community parks tied to Trappe history
The town is home to several community green spaces for locals to enjoy. Trappe Park has a playground and a gazebo, while Nathaniel Nace Hopkins Park is a newly established space with benches, water fountains and a concrete patio. The park is named after "Uncle Nace," the Union soldier and African American community leader who helped build churches, roads and schools in Trappe after the Civil War. Nearby, Trappe Landing is a boat ramp for folks to take out kayaks or motorboats onto the Choptank River. Residents of Lakeside at Trappe can access resort-style amenities like an outdoor pool, fitness studio and multi-use racquet court.
Uncle Nace's Day is an Eastern Shore holiday born in Trappe
Locals around Trappe celebrate Uncle Nace's Day, an Eastern Shore celebration started by Nathaniel Hopkins in 1867. Hopkins first organized the holiday to celebrate emancipation when Maryland outlawed slavery, and he led the parade until his passing in 1900. The holiday has since been named in his honor, and festivities include a parade, a church service at Scott's United Methodist Church and a community feast.
Small local restaurants, shopping options in Easton
Momma Maria's is a Mediterranean bistro along Main Street. Patrons can order chicken parmesan and seared cod entrees and browse from the restaurant's wine list. The Coffee Trappe is across the street, serving French toast, sandwiches and lattes. Locals often head eight miles north to Easton to get groceries from Aldi and Giant or browse retailers like Lowe's and Walmart.
Scott's United Methodist Church has stood for over a century
Scott's United Methodist Church is a historic house of worship in town. It was one of several community institutions established by Nathaniel Hopkins and other Trappe residents in 1869, and it still holds services today.
Internships and career courses at Easton High
Talbot County Public Schools serves Trappe. Students can attend White Marsh Elementary School, which has a B-rating from Niche, while Easton Middle gets a B-minus and Easton High gets a B. Easton High School offers career and technical education courses and Easton Utilities, an internship program for students to gain experience in fields like engineering, accounting and vehicle maintenance.
Commutes to Easton, Salisbury or Annapolis
The main road through Trappe is Route 50, known locally as Ocean Gateway. Locals can take Ocean Gateway 50 miles north to reach Annapolis in about an hour, while Salisbury is 39 miles south, which takes around 45 minutes. The city is also home to Salisbury Regional Airport, a major Eastern Shore travel hub. The nearest hospital is the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health Medical Center, fifteen minutes away in Easton.
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