Breathtaking 18 ± acre Sassafras River Estate conveniently positioned between Philadelphia and Baltimore on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Less than one hour from Philadelphia International Airport. 17 bedrooms 16.5 baths, circa late 1800's restored Italianate Manor House with unbelievable down river views and summer sunsets. Partially finished basement with an extensive wine cellar designed for the wine connoisseur, with a capacity for approximately 2500 bottles. Pick your favorite relaxing spot on the dock, the Manor House, the Cottage, Pool House, Guest House, Barn Tavern, or anywhere over the expansive private grounds. Perfect location for plenty of water sports, water skiing, wakeboarding, sailing, paddle boarding and fishing. Just minutes by boat to deep water Georgetown Harbor, with its numerous shops and restaurants. Must experience this property and area to fully appreciate. Perfect for the most discerning of Eastern Shore waterfront Buyers. Property has 24 hour security/fire/police cameras. Workshop equipment is excluded. Listing agent must accompany all showings, with 48 hours notice. Prior to confirmation of showing, selling agent will provide listing agent with copy of pre-qualification satisfactory to seller, and selling agent must accompany buyer at all showings. Property is being sold in “AS IS” condition. Any inspections are for informational purposes only.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
18.31 acresLot Size
$172Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by A John Price• Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate
•410-885-1606 (broker)
•amber@psre.net (broker)
Bought with Anne Peoples• Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate
Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C, Ductless/Mini-Split, Heat Pump(s), Multi Units
Cooling Fuel: Electric
200+ Amp Service
Central, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil, Propane - Leased
Hot Water: Propane
Sewer Septic: Gravity Sept Fld
Under Ground
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: KENT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: From Galena take Route 290 to left on Wilson Point Rd. Slight right onto Sassafras Cove Road. Property is second driveway on the left. (Driveway entrance is on Sassafras Cove Road. )
Location Type: River
Mean Low Water Feet: 4
Municipality: Galena
Waterfrontage Information
Water Access Features: Boat - Powered, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Personal Watercraft (PWC), Private Access, Sail, Swimming Allowed, Waterski/Wakeboard
Water Access
Private Dock Site, Sandy Beach
On Waterfront
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: River
Water Body Name: Sassafras
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 7.5
Sq. Ft.: 9,852
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 18.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 01 000942
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 3, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Galena Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.3mi
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Kent County Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 15.2mi
3/10
Kent County High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 14.0mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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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
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$3.35M – $4.06M
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