This authentic rustic cabin in the highly sought-after Scientist Cliffs community offers a rare blend of historic soul and is a quiet, serene sanctuary perched above the Chesapeake Bay! From the moment you step onto the rich hardwood floors, the frantic pace of the outside world fades away, replaced by the crackle of the stone wood-burning fireplace and the shimmer of the water. The main level has plenty of natural light, which captures the shimmering beauty of the Bay! The open-concept living space is anchored by masterful stonework, creating an inviting atmosphere for reflective mornings or cozy evenings. The partially finished basement provides a versatile flex space—perfect for a quiet home office, art studio, extra storage—ensuring the home evolves with your needs. Step outside to immerse yourself in the preserved beauty of the American Chestnut Land Trust (ACLT). With 26 miles of hiking trails and direct bay access for morning kayak sessions, nature is your primary amenity. Scientists’ Cliffs is celebrated for its natural beauty and rich heritage, offering a lifestyle defined by the rhythms of the bay and the surrounding forest. Spend your days by the swimming pool, on the pickleball and tennis courts, or at the community beach featuring a private boat ramp. The historic Community House and Chestnut Cabin serve as the pulse of the neighborhood, hosting a vibrant calendar of social events and summer programming!
Scientists Cliffs, located between the Chesapeake Bay shoreline and Calvert Cliffs, is a coastal and wooded St. Leonard neighborhood with private beach access and bluff-top views. The mood concentrates at the Scientists’ Cliffs Community Association beach and clubhouse area, where boardwalk paths, kayak racks, and a low-key waterfront scene set the tone. Homes lean toward mid-century cottages and contemporary rebuilds tucked into tall trees, with winding lanes and a distinctly retreat-like layout. The shoreline reads as the main amenity, with seasonal water activity and long, quiet stretches of sand. Daily errands and dining orbit nearby Solomons and Prince Frederick rather than a commercial main street.
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Offer insights
2138 Cedar Rd · $499,700
$500K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $500K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
96 days
The average home goes pending in 48 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.7%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Log walls and high ceilings
Living Room
Loft
Basement (with outside entrance and windows)
Bedrooms
Two main-level bedrooms
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms (one on main level, one on lower level)
Kitchen
Kitchen
Laundry & utility
Main-floor laundry
Flooring
Hardwood flooring
Heating & cooling
Electric heating (other type listed)
Wood heating option
Electric cooling (other type listed)
Electric hot water
Exterior features
Water view and access to Chesapeake Bay
Water access features: private access, canoe/kayak, fishing allowed, swimming allowed
Community pool
Home design
Detached home
Above-grade and below-grade finished space
Parking
Gravel driveway
Construction
Frame construction
Permanent foundation
Utilities
Public water
On-site septic
HOA & community
Annual HOA fee includes: all ground fee, pool(s), road maintenance, snow removal, trash, water
Community amenities include: outdoor pool, clubhouse, recreational center, tennis courts, basketball courts, playgrounds, jogging/walking paths, picnic areas, soccer field, beach access, water/lake privileges
Electricity and solar
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The Residential District RD is intended to provide for residential development in proximity to the Town Centers of Prince Frederick, Solomons, Lusby, North Beach, and Chesapeake Beach. This district allows for higher residential densities in proximity to Town Centers through the purchase of Transferable Development Rights TDRs. However, the ability to achieve maximum permitted density is dependent, in part, on the availability of sewerage service. This district also recognizes existing agriculture and accommodates agricultural uses. To avoid drawing commercial activity away from Town Centers, commercial uses are limited in this district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Housing-Multiple units
Public service
Educational/school
Library
Museum / gallery
Communications tower
Cemetery
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% 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
Port Republic, MD • 20676
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 2138 Cedar Rd
$497,555
$2,145 under list price of $500K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $390K to $555K.