North Beach, Chesapeake Beach, and Calvert County Communities

North Beach, formally known as North Chesapeake Beach, is located approximately 40 miles from Washington DC.  Although it is relatively close in proximity, some say it is worlds away from the hustle and bustle of city life.  The unique charm of North Beach attracts many tourists who come visit the quaint shops, boardwalk, beach, and fishing pier. 

 

Chesapeake Beach is a quickly growing community with so much to offer a growing family.  There is the marina, beaches, waterpark, fine dining, railroad museum, and so much more.  The property in Chesapeake Beach varies, from small beach cottages to larger homes in the many subdivisions in town. 

 

Calvert County is located in Southern Maryland.  The main artery serving Calvert County is Maryland Route 4 (which begins in Washington, D.C. as Pennsylvania Avenue before crossing into Prince Georges County, Maryland and Anne Arundel County, Maryland). Route 4 in Calvert County begins at the very northern tip of the county at Lyons Creek, approximately 3 miles north of Dunkirk. At Sunderland, Route 4 meets Maryland Route 2 (traveling south as a two-lane road from Annapolis) and the two roads merge as Maryland Route 2-4. Route 2-4 continues south through Prince Frederick, St. Leonard and Lusby. At Solomons, Routes 2 and 4 split again, with Route 2 heading towards downtown Solomons and Route 4 crossing the Patuxent River at the Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge into St. Mary's County.

Route 2-4 is designated Solomons Island Road throughout much of the county, with the section south of Prince Frederick being recently renamed Louis Goldstein Highway in memory of Louis Goldstein, the former comptroller of Maryland and Calvert County resident.

In the 1970s and 1980s, Route 2-4 underwent an extensive expansion project, with the formerly two-lane road becoming a four-lane dual highway. Certain portions of the highway were re-aligned, with the former roadway becoming Maryland Route 765. The final portion of the dualized Route 2-4 between St. Leonard and Solomons was completed in 1988.

Other major roadways in Calvert County include:

  • Maryland Route 231, which travels west from Prince Frederick to the Patuxent River, ultimately crossing the river at the Benedict Bridge into Charles County.
  • Maryland Route 260, which starts at an overpass interchange at the Calvert-Anne Arundel border and travels southeast to Chesapeake Beach. A portion of Route 260 is a four-lane dual highway.

Needless to say, this thriving has real estate which many say is highly desired.  In December 2011, the average home sold for $307,690.  Out of the homes sold,  88.32% actually sold for the list price.  The professionals here at A&O Realty Services have 20 years of home buying and selling experience in the North Beach and Chesapeake Beach area.  For true and knowledgable service in the local real estate market, contact us at 410-257-3186.