Experience the best of waterfront living with easy water access to historic Annapolis, Eastport, and the Chesapeake Bay. Perfectly sited in a protected area on Spa Creek, this eco-friendly contemporary home was designed by architect Gary S. Schwerzler of Fourth Street Design Studio and built by Blueford Contracting. Set on a quarter of an acre and surrounded by lush native landscaping, the property features three east-facing decks, a private pier with water and electric, two boat slips (16' x 40' and 10' x 20'), and a dual kayak dock. Mean low water is over six feet in the larger slip and five feet in the smaller. A piling permit is secured for the narrower slip. Designed to maximize natural light and views of water, woodlands and wildlife, the home showcases exceptional craftsmanship throughout. A welcoming front porch leads to an oversized walnut entry door and spacious foyer. The main level includes a bedroom with en-suite bath, a home office with built-ins, open-concept living and dining areas, and a modern kitchen with high-end appliances, Corian and granite counters, and a walk-in pantry. Upstairs are two additional en-suite bedrooms, laundry, and a storage room. The waterside primary suite offers its own private deck and a generous walk-in closet. The home has numerous high-end finishes including Hubbardton Forge lighting, heated bathroom floors, extensive custom built-ins, solid-core pocket doors, Brazilian teak floors, and custom interior railings fabricated by M Yacht Services. The walk-out lower level, original to the 1940s cottage, provides ample storage for boating equipment, a workshop, a second laundry, and a flexible finished space ideal for a gym or recreation room. It opens to a patio, a rustic summer kitchen, a half bath, and an inviting outdoor entertaining area—perfect for gatherings and classic Maryland crab feasts. Constructed for visual appeal, durability, and efficiency, the home features IPE decking, Nichiha fiber cement siding, AZEK trim, Marvin windows and doors, geothermal HVAC, tankless hot water, a Honda generator, and a propane fire pit. Ample parking for four vehicles in front. Enjoy the best of both worlds - being on the water, surrounded by nature and wildlife - while also having footpath and water access to parklands and town.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$662Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Sarah Greenlee Morse• TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Est. $3,355 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 198 Acton Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #MDAA2136766
May 22, 2026
Sold
$2,350,000
$662/sq ft
Apr 15, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 8, 2026
Contingent
—
Apr 2, 2026
Listed
$2,350,000
$662/sq ft
Mar 27, 2026
Coming Soon
$2,350,000
$662/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 27, 1998
Sold
$275,000
$77/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,095 (+1.4%)
$782,100 + $171,900
$954,000
2024
$10,937 (+3.6%)
2023
$10,557 (+9.1%)
2022
$9,676 (+7.6%)
$782,100 + $130,500
$912,600
2021
$8,996 (+7.4%)
2020
$8,379 (+2.2%)
2019
$8,198 (+3.5%)
$548,100 + $120,100
$668,200
2018
$7,920 (+10.0%)
2017
$7,198 (+1.2%)
$498,100 + $123,100
$621,200
2016
$7,115 (+0.1%)
2015
$7,107 (+0.3%)
$492,800 + $124,000
$616,800
2014
$7,088 (+1.9%)
2013
$6,959 (−7.7%)
2012
$7,538 (+12.2%)
2011
$6,721
2010
$6,721 (+14.8%)
2009
$5,853
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
3
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,779
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Anne Arundel County
APN
06 82905188700
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
R2
Single-Family Residence District
The R2 Single-Family Residence district provides for single-family detached dwellings at up to eight dwelling units per acre and other uses compatible with these single-family neighborhoods of the City.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Museum / gallery
Cemetery
Nov 7, 2017 • Final
Maritime
Install a new boat lift.
Pool and hot tub
Aug 8, 2017 • Final
Repair
Repair a walkway and pier.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.