Adorable waterman's cottage in the quaint waterfront community of Sylvan Shores. This is one of the original summer homes, built for those on Capitol Hill in D. C. to escape the city's summer heat. Sylvan Shores is a well-established community located on the South River, only 7 miles from downtown historic Annapolis. You are also minutes away from the Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis Mall, Annapolis Towne Center at Parole, and the US Naval Academy & Stadium. The home is in a fantastic central location providing easy access to both D. C and Baltimore in just about 35 minutes. Settle in to enjoy the many amenities featured including 2 boat ramps, kayak storage, a boat pier with many affordable slips, a swimming pier, multiple private walking paths, a picnic area to enjoy with friends & family, a community clubhouse, and a baseball field. If you're unfamiliar with the area you'll want to check out the popular waterfront 'Mike's Restaurant & Crabhouse' that's a very short walk from the property. This is a community that you can truly call home! The property sits on a double lot and features an open floor plan with two oversized porches that are enclosed and located at the front and back of the home. The living space can easily accommodate 2 bedrooms and there is 1 full bathroom. New carpets were installed, but underneath remain the original heart pine hardwood floors. The home also features solid wood French windows throughout. The two lots have lovely, mature landscaping. The entire community recently received an upgrade to a completely new public water and sewer system now supplied by Anne Arundel County. This little cottage was much loved by the previous owner. It is of solid construction and sold as-is for your own creative ideas.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
7,200 sq ftLot Size
$337Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Patrick Kelley• Taylor Properties
•301-970-2447 (broker)
Bought with Scott Schuetter• 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
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,200 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
720
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Anne Arundel County
APN
02 74903119798
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
Dec 27, 2012 • Final
Water/sewer connection
Plumbing
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 3
Driveway - # of Spaces: 3
Driveway, Other
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $58,800
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Navigable Water
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $182,200
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,220
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $2,508
Tax Assessed Value: $240,000
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $2,849
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2022
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Baseboard - Electric
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: Turn onto Riva Rd. If coming from Annapolis, Butternut Rd is on the right just over the bridge and after Mike's Crab House. The property is the second to the left with a white picket fence.
Waterfrontage Information
Water Access Features: Boat - Powered, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Personal Watercraft (PWC), Private Access, Swimming Allowed
Water Access
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: River
Water Body Name: South River and Beards Creek
Community Information
# of Community Docks: 2
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 720
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,200 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: —
County: Anne Arundel County
APN: 02 74903119798
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Central Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.1mi
10/10
Central Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
9/10
South River High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
9/10
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
46% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Riva, MD • 21140
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 4.6 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.3 hrs
4.6 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$391,000 – $474,000
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