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Maryland is a state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States. It is bordered by Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east. Maryland was the seventh state to ratify the United States Constitution. Maryland is often referred to as: the Old Line State, the Free State, or the Chesapeake Bay State.

Waterfront Homes For Sale In Bay Ridge In Annapolis Maryland

Waterfront Homes For Sale In Bay Ridge In Annapolis Maryland

Bay Ridge is located in the “land of pleasant living”. This established community features waterfront homes on the Chesapeake Bay, the Severn River and Lake Ogleton which opens to the river providing direct access to the Bay. There is a wide variety of waterfront homes for sale in the community. This community offers accessible waterfront beaches. You can watch cruise ships, sailboat racing, or just stare out across the Chesapeake Bay at Kent Island and up the Chesapeake Bay towards the Bay Bridge. Bay Ridge homes are well located minutes from downtown Annapolis, local shopping, area attractions. When you live in Bay Ridge you enjoy convenient access to Annapolitan nightlife, restaurants, and shopping. If you are commuting to work Bay Ridge is only a short distance from Washington DC, Baltimore, Ft. Meade, NSA, government contractors, and other local area employers. Bay Ridge is also near BWI, the region’s international airport, if you need access to air travel.

The Bay Ridge Civic Association manages the community marina, beach, and pool. According to the community website, there are 116 pier slips, 8 moorings, and a boat ramp. There were five dingy slips recently added. The community’s marina is a “Certified Maryland Clean Marina”. The Bay Ridge Pool Association has a separate website for more information.

Low inventory levels, low interest rates, rising prices and seller equity have converged to create opportunities for both buyers and sellers of homes in the Bay Ridge real estate market. In April 2013 there were 6 waterfront homes for sale in Bay Ridge. The minimum asking price for active listings was $990,000, the maximum asking price was $1,795,000, and the average asking price was $1,571,667. These homes have been on the market for an average of 400 days. There is 1 waterfront home under contract. It was on the market for 31 days.

There were no waterfront homes sold in first quarter 2013 in Bay Ridge.

In 2012 there were 10 waterfront homes sold in Bay Ridge in Annapolis Maryland. The average list price was $1,853,200 and the average sold price was $1,720,000 for an 85.98% discount off the original list price. The lowest priced home sold for $870,000, the highest priced home sold for $2,875,000, and the average sold price was $1,720,000. These homes were on the market for an average of 100 days. Buyers can still find Bay Ridge waterfront properties at bargain prices but they are fewer and farther between. While it is true that waterfront estates and cottages in Bay Ridge, there almost always still an excellent selection of homes for sale in the area.

Comprehensive graphs illustrating current real estate market trends in Annapolis are also available that track four leading real estate market indicators including: pending sales, average sales price, average days on market, and average sold price to original list price. This type of real estate information can help you make the market trends your friends so that you never overpay for a waterfront home or offer too little and miss an opportunity. If selling your waterfront home, overprice your home and scare buyers away or under price your home and give it away. The chart (above) is interactive and is automatically updated about the 10th of every month.

Find Waterfront Homes For Sale In Bay Ridge In Annapolis Maryland

Are you looking for the perfect Bay Ridge waterfront cottage or castle? If so, then you’ve found the right place to search for just the right waterfront setting where your home is as welcoming when your guests arrive by car as they will be when they arrive by boat. Search for waterfront homes for sale in Bay Ridge In Annapolis and to be notified when Annapolis homes come on the market.

Are you thinking about selling your waterfront home in Bay Ridge? To find out what your waterfront home in Bay Ridge in Annapolis Maryland is worth in the current real estate market email me or call 443-994-8043.

Top 10 Homes Sold In Annapolis Maryland In April 2013

Top 10 Homes Sold In Annapolis Maryland In April 2013

In April 2013 the top 10 homes sold in Annapolis Maryland included both waterfront and non-waterfront homes for the most part outside of Annapolis city limits.  Most of the luxury properties sold were in prime waterfront venues around Annapolis.

Price Address City State
$3,250,000 2038 Homewood Road Annapolis MD
$2,500,000 8 Severn Avenue Annapolis MD
$2,550,000 198 W Lake Drive Annapolis MD
$2,000,000 7 Southgate Ctourt Annapolis MD
$1,550,000 307 Dellwood Court Annapolis MD
$1,200,000 2674 Claibourne Road Annapolis MD
$1,090,000 5 Southgate Court Annapolis MD
$935,000 159 Williams Avenue Annapolis MD
$925,000 1787 Beachfield Road Annapolis MD
$895,000 36 Southgate Avenue Annapolis MD

The average asking price of these homes was $1,950,500, which is up from $1,071,680 in March 2013. The average sales price of these homes was $1,689,500, wish is also up from the prior month’s average sales price of $1,004,090. These luxury homes sold at an 83.01% discount off their original list price, down from 92.45% in March. They were on the market an average of 162 days, about the same as 160 days on market for those luxury homes sold last month. Click Top 10 Homes Sold In Annapolis Maryland in April 2013 to view the details.

Waterfront and Luxury Homes For Sale In Annapolis Maryland

The ten most expensive luxury waterfront and non-waterfront homes currently on the market include:

Price Address City State
$9,995,000 1234 Cherry Tree Lane Annapolis MD
$7,500,000 1514 Whitehall Road Annapolis MD
$6,750,000 1837 Pleasant Plains Road Annapolis MD
$6,500,000 869 Childs Point Road Annapolis MD
$6,495,000 1810 Lindamoor Lane Annapolis MD
$5,950,000 14 Weems Creek Drive Annapolis MD
$4,995,000 225 Wardour Drive Annapolis MD
$4,950,000 229 Wardour Drive Annapolis MD
$4,500,000 308 Boxwood Grove Lane Annapolis MD
$3,410,000 1928 Carrollton Road Annapolis MD

Affluent and discriminating buyers will find many excellent and opulent residences for sale in the Annapolis Maryland luxury real estate market.  Private confidential consultations are available to assist you in your search for your first or next luxury home.

Click here for information on the top ten homes sold in Annapolis Maryland in March 2013 or search for luxury waterfront homes for sale in Annapolis Maryland here.

Maryland Homestead Property Tax Credit Extension

The Maryland Homestead Property Tax Credit deadline for filing has been extended to December 30, 2013. Governor Martin O’Malley recently signed a bill into law allowing the extension.

Legislation enacted by the 2007 session of the Maryland General Assembly requires homeowners to submit a one-time application in order to continue their eligibility for the homestead tax credit. The Maryland Homestead Property Tax Credit helps all Maryland homeowners deal with large assessment increases on their principal residence. The Maryland Homestead Property Tax Credit limits the increase in taxable assessments each year to a fixed percentage. Every Maryland county and municipality is required to limit taxable assessment increases to 10% or less each year.

According to the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT):

Technically, the Homestead Credit does not limit the market value of the property as determined by the Department of Assessments and Taxation. Instead, it is actually a credit calculated on any assessment increase exceeding 10% (or the lower cap enacted by the local governments) from one year to the next. The credit is calculated based on the 10% limit for purposes of the State property tax, and 10% or less (as determined by local governments) for purposes of local taxation. In other words, the homeowner pays no property tax on the market value increase which is above the limit.

If you are unsure of whether you have received the Maryland Homestead Property Tax Credit you can find the status of your Homestead eligibility by looking up your property on the Real Property database. If the status shows “No Application” you can file for your credit electronically. You can also download an application and mail it to:

Department of Assessments and Taxation
Homestead Tax Credit Division
301 West Preston Street, 8th Floor
Baltimore MD 21201

Do you have more questions?  Find answers at on the SDAT FAQ for the Maryland Homestead Tax Credit.

Top 10 Homes Sold In Annapolis Maryland In March 2013

Top 10 Homes Sold In Annapolis Maryland In March 2013

In March 2013 the top 10 homes sold in Annapolis Maryland included both waterfront and non-waterfront homes for the most part outside of Annapolis city limits.  Most of the luxury properties sold were in prime waterfront venues around Annapolis.

Price Address City State
$2,200,000 532 Sunset Road Annapolis MD
$1,210,000 103 Edge Hill Road Annapolis MD
$1,040,000 533 Lee Circle Annapolis MD
$925,000 15 Wardour Drive Annapolis MD
$800,000 2925 South Court Annapolis MD
$840,000 163 Friar Tuck Hill Annapolis MD
$821,000 2027 Chesapeake Road Annapolis MD
$769,000 223 Bowen Court Annapolis MD
$749,900 5 Park Place #319 Annapolis MD
$686,000 1708 Mansion Ridge Road Annapolis MD

The average asking price of these homes was $1,071,680, which was down from $1,275,925 in February 2013. The average sales price of these homes was $1,004,090, also down from the prior month’s average sales price of $1,161,500. These luxury homes sold at an 92.45% discount off their original list price, up from 81.14% in February. They were on the market an average of 160 days, dramatically shorter than the 286 days on market for those luxury homes sold last month. Click Top 10 Homes Sold In Annapolis Maryland in March 2013 to view the details.

Luxury Homes For Sale On Fishing Creek In Annapolis Maryland

Both luxury waterfront and non-waterfront homes currently on the market include:

Price Address City State
$9,995,000 1234 Cherry Tree Lane Annapolis MD
$7,500,000 1514 Whitehall Road Annapolis MD
$6,750,000 1837 Pleasant Plains Road Annapolis MD
$6,500,000 869 Childs Point Road Annapolis MD
$6,495,000 1810 Lindamoor Lane Annapolis MD
$5,950,000 14 Weems Creek Drive Annapolis MD
$4,995,000 225 Wardour Drive Annapolis MD
$4,950,000 229 Wardour Drive Annapolis MD
$4,500,000 308 Boxwood Grove Lane Annapolis MD
$3,410,000 1928 Carrollton Road Annapolis MD

Affluent and discriminating buyers will find many excellent and opulent residences for sale in the Annapolis Maryland luxury real estate market.  Private confidential consultations are available to assist you in your search for your first or next luxury home.

Click here for information on the top ten homes sold in Annapolis Maryland in February 2013 or search for luxury waterfront homes for sale in Annapolis Maryland here.

Home For Sale – 932 Windsor Avenue Annapolis Maryland 21403

Home For Sale – 932 Windsor Avenue Annapolis Maryland 21403

Live the Annapolitan lifestyle in this eclectic Eastport charmer with updated kitchen, open living area, hardwood floors, even a few vintage touches. Enjoy the spacious corner lot and fenced yard with shed. Traditional basement and attic. All that downtown Annapolis and City Dock has to offer is just across Spa Creek. Restaurants, nightlife, and specialty shopping are nearby for an urban vibe. Close to Rts. 50/97 for easy commuting to Washington DC, Baltimore, Naval Academy, Fort Meade, NSA, and BWI.

For listing details and more photographs please visit 932 Windsor Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland 21403.

Home For Sale – 300 Melvin Avenue Annapolis Maryland 21401

Home For Sale – 300 Melvin Avenue Annapolis Maryland 21401

Live an Annapolitan lifestyle in the Craftsman-styled home where you’ll find an open floor plan for entertaining and intimate spaces for quieter times. Fall in love with the heart of pine floors or the upstairs master bedroom with private spa-like bath and separate sitting room with private balcony. First floor bedroom with in-suite bath for your use or those of your quests. Plenty of on street parking, one car detached garage. Full attic with plenty of storage. Unfinished basement for workshop or other activities. Walk to West Annapolis shops or enjoy the downtown vibe with easy access to all that Annapolis has to offer. Close to Rts. 50/97 for easy commuting to Washington DC, Baltimore, Naval Academy, Fort Meade, NSA, and BWI. Water access to launch your boat or moor it on Weems Creek. The West Annapolis Elementary School, USNA Stadium, and so much more all located nearby.

For listing details and more photographs please visit 300 Melvin Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.

Top 10 Homes Sold In Annapolis Maryland In February 2013

Top 10 Homes Sold In Annapolis Maryland In February 2013

In February 2013 the top 10 homes sold in Annapolis Maryland included both waterfront and non-waterfront homes for the most part outside of Annapolis city limits.  Most of the luxury properties sold were in prime waterfront venues around Annapolis.

Price Address City State
$2,250,000 216 Norwood Road Annapolis MD
$1,400,000 852 St. Edmonds Place Annapolis MD
$1,300,000 1002 Moss Haven Court Annapolis MD
$1,250,000 2504 Lyon Drive Annapolis MD
$1,200,000 139 East Lake Drive Annapolis MD
$1,010,000 2927 Southaven Drive Annapolis MD
$940,000 3702 Thomas Point Road Annapolis MD
$875,000 400 Alan-A-Dale Hill Annapolis MD
$700,000 1713 Westminster Way Annapolis MD
$690,000 243 King George Street Annapolis MD

The average asking price of these homes was $1,275,925, which was up from $865,030 in January 2013. The average sales price of these homes was $1,161,500, also up from the prior month’s average sales price of $832,006. These luxury homes sold at an 81.14% discount off their original list price, down from 87.74% in January. They were on the market an average of 286 days, slower than the 129 days on market for those luxury homes sold last month. Click Top 10 Homes Sold In Annapolis Maryland in January 2013 to view the details.

Luxury Homes For Sale On Fishing Creek In Annapolis Maryland

Both luxury waterfront and non-waterfront homes currently on the market include:

Price Address City State
$9,995,000 1234 Cherry Tree Lane Annapolis MD
$8,500,000 1514 Whitehall Road Annapolis MD
$6,750,000 1837 Pleasant Plains Road Annapolis MD
$6,500,000 869 Childs Point Road Annapolis MD
$6,495,000 1810 Lindamoor Lane Annapolis MD
$5,950,000 14 Weems Creek Drive Annapolis MD
$4,995,000 225 Wardour Drive Annapolis MD
$4,950,000 229 Wardour Drive Annapolis MD
$2,995,000 1804 River Watch Lane Annapolis MD
$2,950,000 2 Alden Lane Annapolis MD

Affluent and discriminating buyers will find many excellent and opulent residences for sale in the Annapolis Maryland luxury real estate market.  Private confidential consultations are available to assist you in your search for your first or next luxury home.

Waterfront Homes For Sale In Annapolis Maryland – Winter 2013

Waterfront Homes For Sale In Annapolis Maryland – Winter 2013

The waterfront in the winter allows you to really see what waterfront homes in Annapolis Maryland have to offer.  When the trees have all lost their leaves, waterfront homes are exposed to be seen and admired.  Spring, summer and fall these homes often cannot easily be seen from the water or from the road.  The Annapolis area waterfront is lush and has a deep wooded landscape.  While good for the environment, a wooded shoreline often obstructs views from theses home during the summer season.

Homes On The Severn River In Glen Oban In Arnold Maryland

Homes On The Severn River In Glen Oban In Arnold Maryland

Annapolis is surrounded by water.  The Severn River, Weems Creek, College Creek, Spa Creek, Back Creek, the South River, and of course, the Chesapeake Bay envelope Annapolis with waterfront where homes have stood on their banks for years.  From cottages to castles, Annapolis waterfront homes come in a wide ranges of styles and price ranges.  From $300,000 to $3,000,000 (and more for ultra-luxury waterfront homes).

Homes On Saltworks Creek In Severn Grove In Annapolis Maryland

Homes On Saltworks Creek In Severn Grove In Annapolis Maryland

There are creeks off of creeks in Annapolis Maryland.  Some provide deep water (4-plus feet) while other are suitable only for personal watercraft (canoes, kayaks, paddle boards).  Almost all waterfront homes have a dock or pier where you could keep a run-about or something more.  If you have a sailboat, for most locations you need not worry about mast height, but Riva Road crosses the South River, as does Route 2 N/S (also referred to as Solomons Island Road), and both have height restrictions that make a power boat more practical from these waterfront homes.

Homes On Saltworks Creek In Epping Forest In Annapolis Maryland

Homes On Saltworks Creek In Epping Forest In Annapolis Maryland

When you live in Annapolis Maryland you have access to the Washington DC and Baltimore MD region’s best water oriented recreational areas for sailing, boating, fishing and hunting throughout the year.  You are also near many restaurants and shopping that fit all budgets and tastes.  You can easliy commute to Washington DC and Baltimore, as well as, nearby government facilities and local area employers from most waterfront locations.  Should you need air travel BWI, the region’s international airport, is close by as well.

Find Waterfront Homes for sale in Annapolis Maryland

Search for waterfront homes for sale in Annapolis or to be notified when Annapolis waterfront homes come on the market. Or to find out what your Annapolis waterfront home is worth in the current real estate market email me or call 443-994-8043.

Waterfront Homes For Sale In Deale Maryland – 2012 Recap

Waterfront Homes For Sale In Deale Maryland – 2012 Recap

Deale is located on the Western Shore of the Chesapeake Bay. The views from homes along the Chesapeake Bay in the communities such as Deale Beach and Rest Haven are nearly unchanged since 1659 when Englishman Richard Gott marked off the 600 acres of Deale. In the 1850′s watermen traveled from the Eastern Shore to Deale Maryland in order to fish a huge natural oyster bar called Bay Shore Bar. Named several years ago by Washingtonian Magazine as one of the top ten best places to live in the metro area, buyers can find well priced waterfront homes for sale in the area. Owning a waterfront home on the Chesapeake Bay, Carrs Creek, Parker Creek, or Rockhold Creek means water access to the region’s best sailing, boating, fishing and hunting. You are only a short distance local area nightlife, restaurants, and shopping. From Deale you can commute to almost any where you need to be in the Washington in less than one hour. Annapolis and Baltimore are not far away. And if you need air travel, BWI (the region’s international airport) is only a short distance away.

Winter Swans At Rest On The Waterfront In Deale Maryland

In 2012 there were 10 waterfront homes sold in Deale Maryland. The average list price was $535,970 and the average sold price was $513,625 for a 84.03% discount off the original list price. The minimum sales price was $307,000 and the high sales price was $850,000 with a median sales price of $460,875. These homes were on the market for an average of 267 days. Click 2012 Waterfront Sales In Deale Maryland to view the details.

Buyers can still find waterfront homes for sale in Deale at bargain prices. While it is true that some waterfront estates in Deale are still very expensive, there are well priced homes to be found, from time-to-time, in Deale.

Search Waterfront Homes For Sale In Deale Maryland

At the end of 2012 inventory levels were at record lows not seen since before 2006. Is there a slow shift ahead from a buyer’s market to a seller’s market? Interest rates are expected to remain very low for sometime to come, so borrowing money to buy a home can often be less expensive than renting.

I have also posted a comprehensive report on current real estate market trends in Deale on my website. There you will find charts that track four leading real estate market indicators including: pending sales, average sales price, average days on market, and average sold price to original list price. Real estate information like this can help you make the market trends your friends so that you never overpay for your next home or offer too little and miss an opportunity. The chart (above) is interactive and is automatically updated about the 10th of every month.

Find waterfront homes for sale in Deale Maryland

Follow this link to search for waterfront homes for sale in Deale or to be notified when Deale waterfront homes come on the market. Or go here to find out what your Deale waterfront home is worth in the current real estate market email me or call 443-994-8043.

Top 10 Homes Sold In Annapolis Maryland In January 2013

The top 10 homes sold in Annapolis Maryland in January 2013 included both waterfront and non-waterfront homes in the city and outside of Annapolis city limits.  Most of the luxury properties sold were in prime waterfront venues around Annapolis.

Price Address City State
$1,700,057 840 Childs Point Road Annapolis MD
$930,000 26 Wainwright Avenue Annapolis MD
$885,000 208 Kirchner Court Annapolis MD
$845,000 1650 Westchester Court Annapolis MD
$745,000 2645 Greenbriar Lane Annapolis MD
$690,000 143 Jefferson Street Annapolis MD
$650,000 247 Ebb Point Lane Annapolis MD
$630,000 1139 Bay Ridge Road Annapolis MD
$635,000 548 Epping Forest Road Annapolis MD
$610,000 1915 Towne Centre Blvd #406 Annapolis MD

The average asking price of these homes was $865,030, which was down from $1,237,190 in December 2012. The average sales price of these homes was $832,006, also down from the prior month’s sale. These luxury homes sold at an 87.74% discount off their original list price, down from 93.74% in December. They were on the market an average of 129 days, faster than the 154 days on market for those luxury homes sold last month. Click Top 10 Homes Sold In Annapolis Maryland in January 2013 to view the details.

Luxury Homes For Sale On Fishing Creek In Annapolis Maryland

Both luxury waterfront and non-waterfront homes currently on the market include:

Price Address City State
$9,995,000 1234 Cherry Tree Lane Annapolis MD
$8,500,000 1514 Whitehall Road Annapolis MD
$6,750,000 1837 Pleasant Plains Road Annapolis MD
$6,500,000 869 Childs Point Road Annapolis MD
$6,495,000 1810 Lindamoor Lane Annapolis MD
$5,950,000 14 Weems Creek Drive Annapolis MD
$5,395,000 225 Wardour Drive Annapolis MD
$5,250,000 229 Wardour Drive Annapolis MD
$3,400,000 1804 River Watch Lane Annapolis MD
$2,950,000 2 Alden Lane Annapolis MD

Affluent and discriminating buyers will find many excellent and opulent residences for sale in the Annapolis Maryland luxury real estate market.  Private confidential consultations are available to assist you in your search for your first or next luxury home.