Waterfront homebuyers in the Annapolis area are a very patient breed these days. 

And why shouldn't they be: there's plenty of inventory, few serious buyers, and an increasing number of motivated sellers. 

Still, when buyers with the means find a waterfront property with the goods - as in good value - they're buying. Just last week one of our waterfront listings ($1.7 mil) went under contract.

Next to go under contract could be this wonderful waterfront home in the Shoreham Beach area of Edgewater, MD. Just today the price of 3914 Bayside Drive dropped to $999,999 - a real bargain for a home that has so much to offer, from a private pier with 3 boat lifts to a summer kitchen and 3-car garage.

You can read all about it here. 

Have a great weekend. The weather in the Annapolis area promises to be beautiful - perfect house hunting weather.

If you - or someone you know - is considering a move to the greater Annapolis, MD area, you might want to consider Gambrills.

Especially once you've seen the new home we have listed in Patuxent Run, at 3101 Gosheff Lane.

There are only about 3 dozen homes in this lovely community and they don't go on the market often: we sold another home here more than 2 years ago and there has only been one sale since.

You can read more about 3101 Gosheff Lane - and access the virtual tour - here at our website.

So Your Ship Has Come In. Now Dock It at one of these High End Annapolis Waterfront Homes

In the previous post, I mentioned two of our most recent Annapolis waterfront listings – the more expensive of the two, 1134 River Bay Rd, priced at $1,725,000.

That’s not chump change in anyone’s book, but it’s also not the most expensive waterfront home that’s currently for sale in Annapolis – not by a nautical mile.

In fact, there are 46 others priced at or above the $1,725,000 mark (including one of our listings at 2992 West Friends Road in Cape St. John, pictured here.)

Topping the list at $11,900,000 is 1514 Whitehall Rd, a 40-acre waterfront estate on Whitehall Creek. If that’s stretching your budget, 1810 Lindamoor – a 3-acre estate with 250′ of frontage on the Severn – might be more your style.

Click here to preview the most expensive Annapolis waterfront homes.

Not surprisingly, homes in this price range don’t typically sell like hotcakes. The average days-on-market for these homes is 295. Currently, there are 4 homes in this price range under contract.

If you would care to preview any of these homes, please call me at 410-507-7222; we’d be happy to discuss your needs, make the arrangements and be your guide to the Annapolis waterfront market.

And if you’d like to get on our hotlist of Annapolis waterfront homes, just send me an email at kenhaedrich@gmail.com and let me know. We’ll sign you right up.

In The Market for Annapolis Waterfront? We’ve Got a Beauty for Under a Million…and a Magothy River Gem at $1.725 Mil

If the number of calls we’re getting on our two newest waterfront listings is any indication, Annapolis is crawling with waterfront buyers in search of their new dream home.

1134 River Bay is the sort of one-of-a-kind, custom home that waterfront buyers only dream about. It was designed by renowned local architect,Catherine Purple Cherry, and if I had to describe it in a phrase it would be “elegantly comfortable.” If you lived here, you’d have very little incentive to ever leave home.

Stunning as the home is, it’s all about the water and the views here – views that stretch across the Magothy, out to Gibson Island and across the Bay. The walls of glass along the back of the home frame these views beautifully and bring the outside in.

My wife and partner – Bev Moss Haedrich – found this home for the current owner several years ago and it was love at first sight.

If your budget is closer to a million, our new listing at 361 Broadview Lanein Broadview Estates – off Riva Road – may be just what you’re looking for.

This traditional Colonial has 5 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, a sensational kitchen and sunlit dining area. The hardwoods on the main level are in excellent condition. The master suite is fabulous.

The lot sits well above Broad Creek and there are steps down to a private, deep-water pier.

Enjoy the virtual tours of these two properties. If you have any questions about either of them – or would like to arrange for a preview – please call me at 410-507-7222.

Join Us Sunday, March 21st, for a Close Up Look at this Lovely Waterfront Property

Late last month I wrote a post about a new waterfront listing we have in Shoreham Beach,3914 Bayside Drive.

Now that the weather is cooperating, we thought we’d hold our first open house at 3914 Bayside – and you’re cordially invited.

The list of features and hidden treasures – not to mention the killer water views – is impressive, so why don’t you stop in and have a look for yourself? Not only is it a gem of a waterfront home, with one of the largest lots in the community…but there’s a 36′ by 36′ suite of framed-but-unfinished rooms over the 3-car garage, where you can put your personal stamp and finish off as you please.

We hope to see you there.

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Want to know what’s selling in Shoreham Beach and Turkey Point? What’s new to the market or under contract?

Then sign up for our Shoreham Beach/Turkey Point Hot List to get updates delivered to your email inbox as they happen.

Just send me an email at KenHaedrich@gmail.com and ask to be put on the list.

And if you’d like to see the latest market activity in these areas – including active homes, those under contract and sold in the last 90 days – click here.

What’s the Latest Real Estate Market Activity Look Like in Edgewater? Click the Links Below to Find Out More

Edgewater Townhomes $400K – $600K

Edgewater is known for some very nice townhome communities in and around the South River Colony area. Indeed, if you have between $400,000 and $600,000 to spend, you can find an awesome townhome with just about all the square footage any of the bells and whistles you might want.

Buying a townhome is largely a lifestyle choice: it’s the way to go if you like – or require – the lock-and-leave lifestyle. We sell lots of townhomes to busy couples and families, flight attendants, boaters who need a second home in the area, and professionals who travel often, among others.

If you want to see a really beautiful end unit we have listed right now, take a look at this gorgeous home at 34 Dental Dr. Give us a call at 410-507-7222 if you’d like a private preview.

And if you’d like to see take a closer look at this part of the market, click this link to see all active, under contract and sold (in the last 90 days) Edgewater townhomes in this price range.

Edgewater Townhome Hot List: If you’d like to keep a close eye on this segment of the market, sign up for our Edgewater Townhome Hot List, which covers the entire Edgewater townhome market. Just send an email to me at KenHaedrich@gmail.com and I’ll add you to our list. You’ll get updates – new listings, under contract and solds – as they happen.

Riva Trace is One of The Annapolis Area’s Best Kept Secrets. And Those Who Find It, Find It Hard to Leave

We should know: we’ve lived here 9 years. And though we have – on occasion – thought about moving from our lovely 3rd level condo, we’re not sure why.

We’re close to the action here, just a mile or two from the new Annapolis Towne Center. The mall is just a hop, skip and a jump. Routes 50 and 97 are a 5 minute drive….but it feels like we’re way out in the beautiful ‘burbs. The people are nice, the dogs friendly. What more could you ask for?

(Click to skip to the Riva Trace market report.)

The Overall Picture

Having sold more than $7,000,000 worth of homes in Riva Trace, we know it well – the condos, town homes and single family homes.

As with elsewhere in the greater Annapolis area, home prices have taken a hit in the last year or so. Sales have slowed, as well, with many owners waiting to sell until they feel the market has stabilized or started to improve.

When owners stay in their homes longer, they tend to make improvements and updates – which bodes well for the general well-being of the community and future owners who are sure to find quality homes here  at desirable prices.

Currently, there are 2 condos for rent, both 3rd floor, 2 level units. Another 3rd level unit just came to market this week at $345,000. One of our listings – a second floor, 2 bedroom condo – is under contract.

There are 4 active town home listings, at a high of $499,900 for an end unit on Gingerview…to a low of $359,900 on Cranes Crook.

You can find all the details here in the Riva Trace market report.

If you have questions about any of these listings or would like to schedule a showing, please contact my wife Bev at 410-353-2469. We’ll be happy to help.

If you’d like to get on our Riva Trace Hotlist – and have the latest sales and listings emailed to you as they happen – just email me at kenhaedrich@gmail.com and I’ll set you up.

And if you’re considering selling your Riva Trace home, please call. We’ll come by and have a look, give your our best no-pressure opinion of what your home is worth in this market, and show you precisely how we sell so many homes here.

Private, Spacious and Meticulously Maintained, This Davidsonville Home is as Lovely as it is Unique

When you sell real estate, your listings are like your children: you love them all and it’s hard to play favorites.                                          

That being said, you can’t help but deeply appreciate the unique nature of certain homes, how special they are and confident that the next owner will feel a strong connection to the property.

This Davidsonville listing is one such home – a place where, whenever I step inside, I feel an immediate sense of calm and at-home-ness. If you’re looking for the McMansion-on-the-hill sort of thing, there are other options: 1015 Wayson isn’t even visible from the road and that, to me, is one of its greatest charms.

Sound interesting? Have a look, and if you’d like to see more, just give a call.

Our Newest Edgewater Listing Has a Host of Hidden Treasures, Panoramic Water Views and So Much More

East of Loch Haven Road to the end of the Mayo Peninsula you’ll come across some of the nicest little communities in the Annapolis area – Selby on the Bay, Ponder Cove, Turkey Point, Mayo Beach and Beverly Beach, among others.

Shoreham Beach, too, where – as with so many other local maritime communities – older cottages mingle quite comfortably, thank you, with million dollar plus waterfront homes. Indeed, many of the more expensive properties ARE old cottages reincarnated.

Our newest listing – 3914 Bayside Drive, with 100′ of frontage on Ramsay Lake – began as a cottage more than half a century ago; a series of additions and improvements over the years make up the existing home, which sits on one of the largest lots in the community (a total of four 25′ by 100′ lots, side by side.)

The home was built to the owners’ tastes with custom cabinetry, features and special touches the owner likes to refer to as “hidden treasures.” Most notably – in the colder weather – is the radiant heat in the tiled floor of the central great room and kitchen. This is especially appealing for those of us who’d rather be barefoot on the beach somewhere warm. (Following this February’s weather, that’s pretty much all of us, I imagine.)

Other “hidden treasures” include a whole house sound system, venting skylights with rain sensors, extra-tall garage doors (think storage for your boat on a trailer), a summer kitchen for crab feasts or caterers, and a framed-but-unfinished suite of rooms – measuring 36′ by 36′ – over the triple garage. Depending on your needs and lifestyle, this could become a new master suite, guest or in-law suite, you name it.

Here’s a click to the Virtual Tour for 3914 Bayside. If you like what you see and want to arrange a private preview, give us a call at 410-507-7222 and we’d be happy to give you the tour. It’s a very special home with tons of appeal for anyone looking for a well-priced waterfront home in the greater Annapolis area.

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A Crash Course for Active, Soon-to-Be or Wanna-Be Buyers and Sellers of Real Estate

1. If in doubt, paint it.

2. Buy below your means.

3. If you’re shopping for a million dollar plus home on the water in the Annapolis area, you’ll probably drive by many less-than-million-dollar homes to get there. Just the way it is.

4. Homes do not sell themselves, no matter how beautiful they are.

5. Buyers don’t care if you’ve already fixed, painted or repaired 98 items out of 100. They only care about the 2 you didn’t.

6. Buyers will over-estimate the cost of home repairs by a factor of 10. Do them yourself before you list your home and save 90%.

7. Everything you do right prior to selling your home will reduce your days on market by a factor of 10.

8. Hire a Realtor who will tell you what to do right.

9. If you’re a seller, or potential seller, we already know you’re not giving your home away.

10. If you’re a buyer, you should know that they’re not giving their home away.

11. Cosmic law: If you aren’t totally onboard with the sale of your home, The Universe will not bring a buyer. We’ve plenty of proof.

12. It’s only a good idea to hire your best friend or relative to sell your home if you have plenty of best friends and relatives to spare.

13. If you’re sitting back waiting for the market to rebound before you sell your home, you better have a very comfortable chair.

14. Smoking odor in your home is a seller death sentence.

15. Biggest, truest real estate cliche: The first offer is often the best.