RENTED DEC 12, 2025

1606 Howard Rd Chester, MD 21619

Estimated Value: $616,000 - $1,164,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,100 Sq Ft
$403/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • 400 Feet of Waterfront
  • Public Boat Ramp
  • 1 Dock Slip
  • Bayside Elementary School Rated A-
  • Primary bedroom faces the bay
  • Beach

About This Home

As of December 2025

Welcome to Crab Alley Bay, Chester, MD
This cherished waterfront home offers one of the most captivating settings on the Eastern Shore—perched on a point with sweeping 270-degree panoramic views of Crab Alley Bay. Resting on approximately three-quarters of an acre, the property is as peaceful and restorative as it is beautiful, providing a rare opportunity to enjoy true waterfront living.
The 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence is tastefully decorated and available furnished, partially furnished, or unfurnished to suit your needs. Whether you are relocating for work at a local college, building a home in the area, or simply seeking a serene getaway on the Eastern Shore, this inviting property is a perfect fit.
From its welcoming interiors to its extraordinary natural setting, this home has served as a restful retreat and a place of joy for its owners. Now, it may be just the place for your next chapter.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Lisa Barton

(410) 224-2200 cedric.lewis@cbmove.com Coldwell Banker Realty License #664929 Listed on: 09/14/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Renter's Agent

CATHERINE MARUCCI

(410) 263-8686 khylah.settle@cbmove.com Coldwell Banker Realty

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 25,702 Sq Ft Lot
  • 400 Feet of Waterfront
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Property Fronts a Bay or Harbor
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Southeast Facing Home
  • No Through Street
  • Irregular Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned NC-20

HOA Fees

  • $8 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Panoramic
  • Scenic Vista
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Frame Construction
  • Batts Insulation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,100 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Furnished
  • Sound System
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Casement Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Sliding Doors
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Open Floorplan
  • Home Gym
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Extra Refrigerator or Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary bedroom faces the bay
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Front Loading Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Storm Doors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Flood Lights

Parking

  • 6 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Driveway Spaces
  • Private Parking
  • Gravel Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Access to Tidal Water
  • Canoe or Kayak Water Access
  • Private Water Access
  • Property near a bay
  • Rip-Rap
  • 1 Dock Slip
  • Physical Dock Slip Conveys
  • Dock made with Treated Lumber
  • Powered Boats Permitted
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Back Up Electric Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Powered By Owned Propane
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Water Treatment System
  • Water Dispenser
  • Well
  • Propane Water Heater
  • On Site Septic
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Residential Lease
  • Security Deposit $5,000
  • Tenant pays for cable TV, cooking fuel, electricity, insurance, light bulbs/filters/fuses/alarm care, snow removal, trash removal, all utilities
  • The owner pays for personal property taxes, real estate taxes
  • Rent includes furnished
  • No Smoking Allowed
  • 6-Month Min and 12-Month Max Lease Term
  • Available 11/1/25
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1804054261

Community Details

Overview

  • Marling Farms Community Association
  • Built by Mark Selby
  • Marling Farms Subdivision

Amenities

  • Picnic Area
  • Common Area

Recreation

  • Public Boat Ramp
  • Pier or Dock
  • 1 Community Docks
  • Beach
  • Baseball Field
  • Community Basketball Court
  • Community Playground
  • Fishing Allowed

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

0.59 Acres

HOA Fees

$8 per month

Rental Info

  • Date Available: 2025-11-01
  • Furnished: Yes
  • Owner Pays: Taxes - Personal Property, Taxes - Real Estate
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Rent Includes: Furnished
  • Security Deposit: 5000.00
  • Smoking Allowed Yn: No
  • Tenant Pays: Cable Tv, Cooking Fuel, Electricity, Insurance, Light Bulbs/Filters/Fuses/Alarm Care, Snow Removal, Trash Removal, Utilities - All
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No
  • Max Lease in Months: 12
  • Min Lease in Months: 6
  • Rent Spree Online Application: Yes

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Exclusions: Boat lift not for tenant use
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: Possible to rent furnished or unfurnished.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 9/14/2025 12:00:00 AM
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Year Renovated: 2000
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Dryer - Front Loading, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Water Dispenser
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Jetted Tub, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Primary Bedroom - Bay Front, Recessed Lighting, Sound System, Water Treat System, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Double Hung, Double Pane, Screens, Casement, Wood Frame
  • Fireplace: No
  • Door Features: Sliding Glass, Storm
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Exercise Room, Laundry, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Has Laundry, Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2100
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2100
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 1.88
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2100
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Batts Insulation, Frame, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Flood Lights, Gutter System
  • Road Surface Type: Tar And Chip
  • Roof: Asphalt, Architectural Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • View: Bay, Garden/Lawn, Panoramic, Scenic Vista, Street, Water
  • Water Access Features: Canoe/Kayak, Boat - Powered, Fishing Allowed, Private Access
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: Crab Alley Bay
  • Water Body Type: Bay
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 400

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gravel Driveway, Private
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 6
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Off Street, On Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 2
  • Off Street Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump(s), Programmable Thermostat
  • Previous Twelve Months Electric Expense: 2124.00
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Propane - Owned
  • Heating Type: Central, Heat Pump - Electric Backup, Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Propane, Electric
  • Security: Smoke Detector
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available, Electric Available, Propane, Phone Available
  • Water Source: Well
  • Municipal Trash: No
  • Internet Services: Broadband

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 100.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Beach, Common Grounds, Picnic Area, Pier/Dock, Tot Lots/Playground, Baseball Field, Basketball Courts
  • HOA Name: MARLING FARMS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Irregular, No Thru Street, Rear Yard, Rip-Rapped, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.59
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 25702.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Balcony, Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Zoning: NC-20

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Mark Selby

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: Boat/Launch Ramp - Public, Private Dock Site, Rip-Rap

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1804054261

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/12/2025 12/12/25 Rented $3,950 0.0% --
12/06/2025 12/06/25 Price Changed $3,950 -12.2% $2 / Sq Ft
09/24/2025 09/24/25 Price Changed $4,500 -10.0% $2 / Sq Ft
09/14/2025 09/14/25 For Rent $5,000 -- --
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,022 $690,567 $0 $0
2024 $5,705 $629,033 $0 $0
2023 $5,406 $567,500 $396,400 $171,100
2022 $5,398 $566,700 $0 $0
2021 $2,799 $565,900 $0 $0
2020 $5,480 $565,100 $401,700 $163,400
2019 $5,284 $544,667 $0 $0
2018 $5,088 $524,233 $0 $0
2017 $4,892 $503,800 $0 $0
2016 -- $503,800 $0 $0
2015 $2,116 $503,800 $0 $0
2014 $2,116 $561,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDQA2014860

Bright MLS

APN: 04-054261

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