In the Royal Oak/Ferry Neck area of Talbot County, MD, "Porches" is a perfect Eastern Shore waterfront retreat with a charming "Southern Colonial-style" home featuring over 1500 sq. ft. of screened and open porches overlooking Irish Creek. The 4-acre property is very private and features 500' of shoreline, private boat dock and a sparkling waterside swimming pool. Move-in condition.
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
3.87 acresLot Size
$448Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Tom Crouch• Benson & Mangold, LLC
•410-745-0415 (broker)
•info@bensonandmangold.com (broker)
Listed by Debra Crouch• Benson & Mangold, LLC
•410-745-0415 (broker)
•info@bensonandmangold.com (broker)
Bought with Cornelia C Heckenbach• Lacaze Meredith Real Estate
*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
—
Baths
2.5
Stories
2.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.87 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,252
Year built
1999
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Talbot County
APN
02 112949
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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.
Interior Features: Attic, Family Room Off Kitchen, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Kitchen - Island, Master Bath(s), Chair Railings, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors, WhirlPool/HotTub, Floor Plan - Open
Outdoor Living Structures: Balconies- Multiple, Patio(s), Porch(es), Screened, Wrap Around
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Double Pane, Screens
Exterior Information
Satellite Dish
Pool Information
Personal Pool
In Ground
Lot Information
Lot Features: Rip-Rapped, Trees/Wooded
Navigable Water
Has Water View
Water Frontage In Feet: 500
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $1,032,460
Dock Information
Dock Type and Features: Pier
# of Boats Power: 1
# of Boats Non-power: 1
# of Docks: 1
Dock/Slip Conveys: Yes
Dock Type: Pier
Dock Slip Conveyance: Physical Dock/Slip Conveys
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $7,325.67
Tax Assessed Value: $1,523,160
Tax Year: 2009
Tax Annual Amount: $7,325.67
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2009
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Bottled Gas
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Bottled Gas/Propane
Hot Water: Bottled Gas
Sewer Septic: Septic Exists
Under Ground
Water Source: Well
Location
Location Information
Directions: St. Michaels Rd (Rt. 33) to Royal Oak Rd (Rt. 329). Turn on Bellevue Road, take right on Ferry Neck Road, then right on Gunners Range Rd (Approx, 1.5 miles)
Mean Low Water Feet: 2
Road Responsibility: Private
Waterfrontage Information
Distance To Body Of Water: Less than 1 Block
Water Access
On Waterfront
Water Oriented
Water Body Name: IRISH CREEK
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,252
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 3.87 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: —
County: Talbot County
APN: 02 112949
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Around this home
Schools
St. Michaels Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.6mi
8/10
St. Michaels Middle/High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 5.5mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
71% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Royal Oak, MD • 21662
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.81M – $2.19M
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