Just short a drive beyond St. Michaels, this lovingly maintained 1-level home is sited on a truly exceptional waterfront lot. The house sits on a well-elevated 2.2 acre parcel and provides commanding views looking out across Wades Point Cove and Eastern Bay. It would be difficult to overstate the extraordinary views! The comfortable 3 bedroom, 2 bath home features wood floors, brick fireplace, galley kitchen w/ gas range & pantry and a large room that could function as an office/studio or family/media room. Detached garage/workshop. The lot features mature shade and flowering trees and the 200+ ft. of shoreline is protected with bulkhead, installed by Weems Marine. The 30' dock is suitable for small power boats, center-board sailboats, kayaks and canoes. This is a rare opportunity to own a comfortable and affordable waterfront home close to St. Michaels, in Talbot County, MD!
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Market trends in 21647, MD
Last updated September 2026
Sale-to-List Price
103.0%
+1.1% MoM
Median sale price
$514K
$43K MoM
Avg. days on market
8d
0 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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1 MoM
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Sale history for 9979 Wades Point Rd
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #MDTA135588
Aug 12, 2019
Sold
$650,000
$291/sq ft
Jul 11, 2019
Pending
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Jun 14, 2019
Listed
$695,000
$311/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,845 (+10.8%)
2025
$5,276 (+8.8%)
2024
$4,849 (+13.9%)
$324,600 + $250,400
$575,000
2023
$4,259 (+16.9%)
2022
$3,643 (+3.4%)
2021
$3,523 (+4.4%)
$324,600 + $130,600
$455,200
2020
$3,374 (+158.4%)
2019
$1,306 (+2.3%)
2018
$1,276 (+3.4%)
$324,800 + $116,700
$441,500
2017
$1,234 (−5.8%)
$324,800 + $116,700
$441,500
2015
$1,310 (+3.1%)
$436,100 + $119,800
$555,900
2014
$1,271 (+6.7%)
$508,800 + $113,600
$622,400
2013
$1,191 (+12.3%)
2012
$1,060 (+6.4%)
2011
$996 (+4.3%)
2010
$955 (+5.2%)
2009
$908
Tax history for 9979 Wades Point Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,845 (+10.8%)
2025
$5,276 (+8.8%)
2024
$4,849 (+13.9%)
$324,600 + $250,400
$575,000
2023
$4,259 (+16.9%)
2022
$3,643 (+3.4%)
2021
$3,523 (+4.4%)
$324,600 + $130,600
$455,200
2020
$3,374 (+158.4%)
2019
$1,306 (+2.3%)
2018
$1,276 (+3.4%)
$324,800 + $116,700
$441,500
2017
$1,234 (−5.8%)
$324,800 + $116,700
$441,500
2015
$1,310 (+3.1%)
$436,100 + $119,800
$555,900
2014
$1,271 (+6.7%)
$508,800 + $113,600
$622,400
2013
$1,191 (+12.3%)
2012
$1,060 (+6.4%)
2011
$996 (+4.3%)
2010
$955 (+5.2%)
2009
$908
*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
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.22 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,184
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Talbot County
APN
05 175151
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
RC
Resource Conservation District
The RC District is characterized by natural environments (wetlands, forests, or abandoned fields) and resource development activities (agriculture, forestry, fisheries, or aquaculture). This district conserves the irreplaceable agricultural, forested, and natural environmental character of the County. Agricultural activities shall be preserved, encouraged and protected. Development activities are to be in the form of large lots or clustered lots outside of habitat protection areas, without public water or sewer service. Development in this district shall: Maintain and, wherever possible, improve the quality of runoff and groundwater entering the Chesapeake Bay and its tributary streams; Conserve and protect agricultural lands and uses; Protect environmentally sensitive lands and Preserve rural character through conservation of open space and agricultural lands.