A true legacy property, known as Lydia's Rest, available for the first time in over 100 years. Over 550ft of prime South River waterfrontage with breathtaking western facing sunset exposure. Construct your dream waterfront estate on this magnificent property! Bring your architect and experience this ultra-private, 13+ acre parcel with endless views and stunning sunsets first-hand. There is a reason the highest sale ever in Anne Arundel county recently occurred right across the street from this magnificent property, this is one of the most coveted streets in all of Annapolis and Lydia's Rest is one of the last expansive, untouched waterfront properties of its kind. This glorious elevated site encompasses over 13+ acres, offers abundant privacy and premium South River water frontage which flows directly out to the Chesapeake Bay. (The existing circa 1690 home is uninhabitable) The sparkling panoramic water views offer the ideal setting which is surrounded by multi-million-dollar estates, sailboats and yachts, creating a sky's the limit, once in a lifetime opportunity to develop the property to fulfill your own individual vision of what life on the Annapolis waterfront should look like. Located just minutes from downtown Annapolis and quick access to commuter roads traveling to D. C. , Baltimore, Eastern Shore and beyond. Don't let this one slip away!
Single-familyProperty Type
1690Year Built
13.51 acresLot Size
$3,699Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Brad Kappel• TTR Sotheby's International Realty
•410-280-5600 (broker)
Bought with David Orso• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
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Lot size
13.51 Acres
Year renovated
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Style
Other
County
Anne Arundel County
APN
02 00090004203
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Last updated by owner on Oct 7, 2026.
Aug 26, 2026 • Active
Gas
Gas
Generator
Jul 28, 2026 • Active
Residential accessory structure
Work on a shed.
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Additional Storage Area
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Detached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $37,500
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Major Rehab Needed
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Building Sites: 1
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Other
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Barn
Lot Information
Lot Features: Private, Premium, Cleared
Navigable Water
Has Water View
Water Frontage In Feet: 550
Tidal Water: Yes
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $4,600
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,433
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $382
Tax Assessed Value: $39,333
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $723
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2022
Utilities
Utilities Information
Water Source: Other
Location
School Information
School District Name: ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: FOREST DRIVE, TO RIGHT ON SPA ROAD, TO LEFT ON HARNESS CREEK ROAD, DRIVEWAY LOCATED AT WHERE ROAD SPLITS, LOOK FOR "LYDIA'S REST" SIGN.
Location Type: River
Mean Low Water Feet: 6
Waterfrontage Information
Water Access Features: Boat - Powered, Private Access, Personal Watercraft (PWC), Fishing Allowed, Canoe/Kayak
Water Access
Sandy Beach
On Waterfront
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: River
Water Body Name: South River
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 13.51 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Anne Arundel County
APN: 02 00090004203
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 7, 2026
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Hillsmere Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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Annapolis Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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Annapolis High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 105° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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75% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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