Golden Beach
Neighborhood in Welcome, Maryland
Charles County 20659
Private beaches, piers and boat launches in Golden Beach
People who call Golden Beach home can enjoy beautiful sunrises on Long Point Beach, the farthest point east in the community on the Patuxent River. Parking, picnic tables and a pavilion are all available to residents with a beach sticker. Main Beach, accessible from Beach Drive, is the longest stretch of sand, approximately 1,000 feet. For kayakers, Trent Hall Pier is a good spot to launch because it is near the calm waters of the adjacent marsh. Small Beach has a playground, basketball courts and Benson’s Pier, a place to fish and crab. Boat ramps are available at each beach except Main Beach.
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Homes with views of the Patuxent River
Most homes in Golden Beach are single-family houses on a third or more acres of land. Waterfront homes often feature back porches with beautiful views of the Patuxent or Indian Creek, which feeds into the Patuxent, and private boat docks. They are also the most expensive, listing from $600,000 to $950,000. Brick and wood-framed colonial styles, most with attached garages, sell in the middle range from $350,000 to $600,000. Ramblers, two-level homes with split foyers (where the entrance is between floors) and split-level homes on two levels are the most common. They’re priced between $200,00 and $450,000. “This is a mixed community with starter, mid-life and retirement homes,” Swann says. “People choose Golden Beach for its affordability, especially military personnel who work at the local bases. Many have bought multiple lots together and put a house on one.” Most homes in the community were built in the 1970s or before and go on the market fully renovated. “Most properties are turn-key,” Norris says. The few in need of repairs or updating are priced to sell.
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Fireworks at Dusk, a Golden Beach tradition
The community’s Independence Day parade and festival, Fireworks at Dusk, is held on the Saturday before the Fourth of July. Cars decorated red, white and blue make their way down Golden Beach Road, with riders throwing candy to those watching the parade. Awards and trophies are given for Miss Golden Beach and the best-in-class vehicles in the parade, including the most patriotic. Dune buggies, classic cars and pet goats have also been known to participate in the parade, which ends at the pavilion on Beach Drive, where the community can enjoy food. Fireworks start at dusk.Shores and eateries in Charlotte Hall
People entering and leaving Golden Beach pass through the Charlotte Hall shopping district on State Route 5. There’s a Food Lion and Wright’s Country Market, which specializes in cured meats and sausages. Local eateries include Big Boy Tacos, which serves authentic birria and other Mexican favorites. The Old Line Restaurant and Pub offers beer, burgers and salads, and The Foxy Fish, farther down Route 5, is a popular seafood restaurant. Charlotte Hall also has chain restaurants like Arby’s, retail shops like Snead’s Ace Home Center, and small businesses like Hooks and Hangers II, a community thrift store. “The area is growing, too, and is due to get more retail, like a Chick-fil-A and Starbucks,” Swann says. Major shopping malls are 15 to 20 miles away, Norris says, like the St. Charles Towne Center in Waldorf, which features a Macy’s and over 100 other nationally recognized stores, and First Colony Shopping Center in California, with big box stores like Lowe’s, Target and Walmart.
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Quality St. Mary’s County schools and regional colleges
The schools that serve Golden Beach are part of the highly-rated St. Mary’s County School District. They include Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary, a PK-5 school that received a B from Niche. Students may attend Margaret Brent Middle, which also earned a B, and high schoolers can finish at Chopticon High, a B-minus school,. Students at Chopticon High can choose from several academic academies focused on finance, performing and visual arts, STEM and international studies. The College of Southern Maryland also has several regional campuses in nearby towns, the closest being Hughesville.
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Golf carts, STS Transit buses and commuter lots
Golden Beach is only 3.5 miles long from east to west. Golf carts are allowed on roadways because it is a private community that is off the main road with little to no outside traffic. Walking to riverfront amenities is less than a mile for those living within the Beach Drive area. Biking is also a good option for others who live farther “up the hill” or away from the river. State Route 5 is the nearest highway, connecting Golden Beach to destinations along the Western Peninsula, including the Pax River Naval Air Station, a 30-mile ride south, or Washington, D.C., a 45-mile commute north. STS Transit buses follow this highway, too. A commuter lot is positioned where Golden Beach Road meets Route 5, and buses take commuters as far south as Ridge and north to D.C. The closest hospital is CalvertHealth Medical Center in Prince Frederick, about 20 miles east across the Patuxent River.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Rhonda Darden
Rhonda Darden
Cooperative Real Estate Maryland, LLC
(240) 823-4828
69 Total Sales
3 in Golden Beach
$160K - $377K Price Range
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Andrew Shemeta
Andrew Shemeta
CENTURY 21 New Millennium
(717) 931-6304
140 Total Sales
1 in Golden Beach
$309,900 Price
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Natalie Moore
Natalie Moore
NorthGroup Real Estate LLC
(443) 432-2423
65 Total Sales
2 in Golden Beach
$352K - $360K Price Range
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Vicki Alvey
Vicki Alvey
RE/MAX One
(240) 434-0684
32 Total Sales
2 in Golden Beach
$371K - $602K Price Range
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Jimmy Hayden
Jimmy Hayden
RE/MAX Realty Group
(240) 808-8907
158 Total Sales
1 in Golden Beach
$280,000 Price
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Connie Fitzgerald
Connie Fitzgerald
RE/MAX Closers
(301) 835-1124
148 Total Sales
7 in Golden Beach
$215K - $510K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
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- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Golden Beach | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Golden Beach Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Golden Beach, Welcome sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The median sale price for homes in Golden Beach, Welcome over the last 12 months is $399,900, up 11% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$405,000
Median Sale Price
$399,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$405,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
47
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$236
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,317
Number of Homes for Sale
14
Median Year Built
1977
Months of Supply
3.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,546
Significantly below the national average
1,937
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
17,859
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,575
Median Age
40
Population under 18
23.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$101,657
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$115,447
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
25%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.4%
% Population in Labor Force
69%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
2
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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