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About this home
Le Deal!Be ready to step inside to a great room-blending the living room, dining area, and kitchen areas. The vaulted ceilings and a beautiful center island make this space warm and welcoming. Designed perfectly for hosting family gatherings, weekend get-togethers, and holiday celebrations, this 4-bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home has a lot to offer. An integral two-car garage provides convenience and is a rare find for this specific floor plan. Unwind on your front porch, relax on the rear deck, or let pets and kids roam freely in the fenced backyard. A walkout lower level hosts the 4th bedroom, which could also be used as an office, rec room, or whatever you prefer. Nestled well off the road for maximum privacy, this split-level home may be your new address. Enjoy the community amenities nearby- Lake Lariat with a playground and beach, two additional beaches, a playground, a community garden area, an activities clubhouse, plus an airstrip if you fly. Schools, shopping, and restaurants are nearby. Hope to see you soon!
Single-familyProperty Type
2000Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$147Price/Sq.Ft.
$48/moHOA Dues
2 car garageParking
Listed by Judy Szynborski• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
Chesapeak Ranch Estates, located between the Patuxent River and the Chesapeake Bay, is a waterfront and wooded Chesapeake Ranch Estates neighborhood with private lake access and a marina-oriented layout. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Chesapeake Ranch Estates Town Center area along H.G. Trueman Road, where everyday errands meet a low-key, coastal rhythm. Housing leans toward mid-century and late-20th-century single-family homes and cabins, many set back under tall trees on curving roads. Community life often revolves around the lakes, small beaches, and boat ramps rather than a traditional main street. The Cove Point Lighthouse and the Calvert Marine Museum anchor local culture with maritime history and bayfront views. Nearby, Drum Point Market adds a classic waterside stop for local seafood and dockside chatter.
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Market insights
540 Platte Rd · $389,900
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 60 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.9%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$389,900
Median sale price in this area is $450,778. (16% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
20% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Open floor plan
Combined dining and living areas
Combined kitchen and living areas
Kitchen island
Pantry
Walk-in closet
Ceiling fans
Vaulted ceilings
Sliding glass, insulated, and six-panel doors
Brick gas fireplace
Fully finished walkout basement
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms: 3 on the upper level and 1 on the lower level
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms: 2 on the upper level and 1 on the lower level
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Electric oven and range
Self-cleaning oven
Microwave
Refrigerator
Range hood
Exhaust fan
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Laundry on the lower floor
Electric water heater
Flooring
Engineered wood
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Electric heat pump heating and cooling
Exterior features
Deck
Porch
Exterior lighting
Play area and play equipment
Rear chain-link fence
Backs to trees
Shed
Screened windows
Home design
Detached home
3 floors
Parking
Attached front-entry garage with 2 spaces
Garage door opener
Asphalt driveway
Construction
Vinyl siding and brick construction
Block foundation
Shingle roof
Utilities
Community water
Community and private septic tanks
Propane service
Cable and fiber-optic internet
HOA & community
Annual HOA fee of $580.23
HOA-maintained roads
Community amenities include a beach, lake, common grounds, picnic area, playground, and lake privileges
Public beach access with swimming allowed at Lake Lariat
Pets allowed with no restrictions
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Looking for an OPEN floor plan & fenced in yard? This is it! Sit out on the front porch & enjoy the view! The open great room is great for entertaining! A few steps up to the large bedrooms & hall bath. The Master bath has a whirlpool tub to soak your cares away, a separate shower & vanity. The lower level has a 1/2 bath, laundry room and a 4th bedroom or study with a sliding glass door to the fenced back yard. Double decker Decks! Oversized 2 car garage with lots of storage! Playground will be removed.
BRIGHT MLS #1001213282
Sep 21, 2018
Listing Removed
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May 19, 2018
Listing Removed
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May 14, 2018
Listed
$239,900
$90/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1000108177
Oct 3, 2018
Price Changed
$244,900
$92/sq ft
Aug 31, 2017
Listed
$249,900
$94/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1000315736
Apr 3, 2018
Listing Removed
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Mar 28, 2018
Listed
$244,900
$92/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1008004540
Nov 20, 2015
Listing Removed
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Aug 14, 2015
Listed
$284,900
$107/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1009774308
Jul 10, 2013
Listing Removed
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Mar 15, 2013
Listed
$285,000
$107/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 1, 2004
Sold
$195,000
$74/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 17, 2000
Sold
$142,000
$54/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,066 (+5.9%)
$55,200 + $280,800
$336,000
2025
$3,840 (+6.3%)
$55,200 + $280,800
$336,000
2024
$3,612 (+20.3%)
2023
$3,002 (−7.9%)
2022
$3,261 (+0.5%)
$55,200 + $218,900
$274,100
2021
$3,245
2020
$3,242 (+5.3%)
2019
$3,080 (+7.3%)
$55,200 + $215,100
$270,300
2018
$2,870 (+5.2%)
2017
$2,727 (+8.7%)
$55,200 + $165,800
$221,000
2016
$2,510 (+1.7%)
2015
$2,468
$55,200 + $153,900
$209,100
2014
$2,466
$55,200 + $153,900
$209,100
2013
$2,464 (−18.1%)
2012
$3,009 (+8.4%)
2011
$2,774
2010
$2,774 (+39.2%)
2009
$1,993
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.37 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,028
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,028
Year built
2000
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Calvert County
APN
01 110047
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.
RD
Residential District
The Residential District RD is intended to provide for residential development in proximity to the Town Centers of Prince Frederick, Solomons, Lusby, North Beach, and Chesapeake Beach. This district allows for higher residential densities in proximity to Town Centers through the purchase of Transferable Development Rights TDRs. However, the ability to achieve maximum permitted density is dependent, in part, on the availability of sewerage service. This district also recognizes existing agriculture and accommodates agricultural uses. To avoid drawing commercial activity away from Town Centers, commercial uses are limited in this district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Housing-Multiple units
Public service
Educational/school
Library
Museum / gallery
Communications tower
Cemetery
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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 101° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
7/10 Wind Factor
79% 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
Lusby, MD • 20657
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
5.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 540 Platte Rd
$390,012
$112 over list price of $390K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $380K to $420K.