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About this home
Affordable Waterfront Living on Maryland’s Beautiful Eastern Shore! Looking for a charming waterfront retreat in the country? Look no further! This unique circa-1900 two-story home sits on a beautiful . 98-acre (+/-) waterfront lot along picturesque Hudson Creek. Featuring a charming partially brick front and inviting screened front porch, this cozy home blends vintage character with modern updates. Remodeled and updated in 2020, improvements include a new roof, flooring, siding, fresh interior and exterior paint, updated kitchen with new cabinetry, countertops and stainless steel appliances, updated bathroom, plus a new well and septic system. A detached oversized one-car garage with an attached waterside studio guest house featuring a full bath offers wonderful flexibility for guests or additional space. Enjoy the lovely waterfront patio and take in the gorgeous water views! Your own waterfront playground awaits with a new pier, two jet ski lifts, and concrete boat ramp. Spend your days boating, jet skiing, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, and crabbing right from your backyard. Nothing beats steaming your own freshly caught crabs and enjoying the laid-back waterfront lifestyle! Whether a weekend getaway or a peaceful country retreat, this special property offers the opportunity to enjoy all that life on the beautiful Eastern Shore has to offer. Life is Good on the Eastern Shore!
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
0.98 acresLot Size
$401Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Alma Fitzgerald• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Looking for an affordable waterfront retreat in the country on the beautiful Eastern Shore look no further! Cozy unique two story- turn key, totally remodeled home on almost an acre ( . 98+-). 3 car detached garage/boat shed/workshop with electric and a concrete boat ramp on Hudson Creek. Two bedrooms, 1 bath two story with new roof, flooring, siding, freshly painted inside & exterior, new kitchen/cabinets & counters, SS appliances, partially brick front, inviting screened front porch, HVAC-mini split on first floor, and a new blue chip driveway. Huge side yard to the left of the front of the house. Fun in the sun boating, jet skiing, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing & crabbing. Nothing like steaming your own freshly caught crabs & reeling in fish. Life Is Good on The Beautiful Eastern Shore! The pier is in need of repair/replacing - PLEASE do not attempt to go on the pier! This waterfront property won't last long at this price - circa 1900 and sold "as is". Listed $43K below assessed value!!
Public Records
Mar 26, 1998
Sold
$130,000
$124/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 13, 1990
Sold
$110,000
$105/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,821 (+3.3%)
$155,500 + $86,300
$241,800
2025
$2,730 (+10.0%)
$155,500 + $86,300
$241,800
2023
$2,482
2022
$2,482
$155,500 + $62,300
$217,800
2021
$2,482 (−10.2%)
$155,500 + $62,300
$217,800
2020
$2,764
$155,500 + $62,300
$217,800
2019
$2,764
$175,200 + $68,000
$243,200
2018
$2,764 (−8.7%)
$175,200 + $68,000
$243,200
2017
$3,027
$202,200 + $71,000
$273,200
2015
$3,026
2014
$3,027
$202,200 + $70,500
$272,700
2013
$3,027 (−10.8%)
2012
$3,394
2011
2010
$3,147
2009
$3,147
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.98 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,048
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,048
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Dorchester County
APN
08 176620
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 28, 2026.
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Village District
The Village District is established to encourage the growth and development of villages in the county's rural areas, strengthen villages as community centers and protect their historic and cultural resources. The V District allows for a mix of residential, commercial and maritime/agricultural service uses at medium to high residential density and at low to moderate nonresidential intensity.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Student
Bed & breakfast
Public service
Recreation
Communications tower
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Timberland
Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Cambridge, MD • 21613
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Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 27% for direct sun exposure in Cambridge. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.7 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 5837 Hudson Wharf Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $275,000 and $639,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $275K to $639K.