ENTER PROPERTY FROM BACK CREEK ROAD. DO NOT USE BEAN ROAD. Be sure to view video tour. Solomon's Island at your back door. You are less than a 10 minute boat or water taxi ride from your pier to restaurants, marinas, museum's, shops and more at Solomon's Island. Ready for your dream waterfront home which can be built just steps from your dock? No need to climb hills or scale banks with this property. No dealing with HOA or covenants either. Enjoy stunning sunsets and sandy beaches or hop on your boat for a sunset cruise. Back Creek has deep water so you can dock your power or sail boat at your private slip. This site has public water and sewer no need for maintaining an expensive well and septic. This property is also zoned town center which allows construction up to 30' of the water line. This lot is second to none so start enjoying boating, or fishing and crabbing from your own pier. Don't miss this one.
Vacant landProperty Type
0.45 acresLot Size
$869,851Price/Acres
Listed by Michael Sweeney• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
•410-394-0990 (broker)
Bought with Michael Sweeney• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices McNelis Group Properties
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$118,880
Est. take-home
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Market trends in 20688, MD
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-List Price
97.9%
0.9% MoM
Median sale price
$415K
$5K MoM
Avg. days on market
68d
14 days MoM
Recently sold homes
20
2 MoM
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Sale history for 16 Back Creek Rd
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #MDCA182126
May 19, 2022
Sold
$337,500
Feb 10, 2022
Pending
—
Oct 11, 2021
Contingent
—
Sep 20, 2021
Relisted
—
Aug 28, 2021
Contingent
—
Apr 8, 2021
Listed
$350,000
BRIGHT MLS #MDCA168266
Jan 1, 2021
Listing Removed
—
May 6, 2020
Price Changed
$299,900
Apr 2, 2019
Listed
$325,000
MRIS #CA5375726
Aug 7, 2006
Delisted
—
Sep 7, 2005
Listed
*
Public Records
Nov 17, 1986
Sold
$50,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,242
$298,500 + $2,200
$300,700
2024
$3,240 (+3.9%)
2023
$3,118
2022
$3,118
$298,500 + $1,600
$300,100
2021
$3,117 (−0.5%)
2020
$3,132 (−0.5%)
2019
$3,147
$298,500 + $1,500
$300,000
2018
$3,147 (−1.4%)
$298,500 + $1,500
$300,000
2017
$3,192 (+6.0%)
$298,500 + $1,500
$300,000
2016
$3,012
$298,500 + $1,500
$300,000
2015
$3,012
$298,500 + $1,500
$300,000
2014
$3,012
$298,500 + $1,500
$300,000
2013
$3,012 (−17.7%)
2012
$3,659 (+0.3%)
2011
$3,647
2010
$3,647 (+0.6%)
2009
$3,625
Tax history for 16 Back Creek Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,242
$298,500 + $2,200
$300,700
2024
$3,240 (+3.9%)
2023
$3,118
2022
$3,118
$298,500 + $1,600
$300,100
2021
$3,117 (−0.5%)
2020
$3,132 (−0.5%)
2019
$3,147
$298,500 + $1,500
$300,000
2018
$3,147 (−1.4%)
$298,500 + $1,500
$300,000
2017
$3,192 (+6.0%)
$298,500 + $1,500
$300,000
2016
$3,012
$298,500 + $1,500
$300,000
2015
$3,012
$298,500 + $1,500
$300,000
2014
$3,012
$298,500 + $1,500
$300,000
2013
$3,012 (−17.7%)
2012
$3,659 (+0.3%)
2011
$3,647
2010
$3,647 (+0.6%)
2009
$3,625
*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
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.45 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
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Year built
—
Style
Other
County
Calvert County
APN
01 004204
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 18, 2026.
TC
Town Center District
The Town Center District is intended to include all property comprehensively zoned Town Center and governed by Town Center Master Plans and Zoning Ordinances. The purpose of this District is to provide attractive, pleasant and convenient places to live, work, and shop in a town-like setting; to promote strong business growth; to provide an alternative to scattered, strip commercial development along MD 2, 4, and 2/4; to expand the choice of housing options for all ages and incomes; to reduce dependence on motorized vehicles by providing public transit alternatives and requiring that pedestrian circulation be addressed; to reduce residential growth in agricultural areas; and to provide cultural and recreational amenities serving the entire population.
Property details
Interior
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Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Horse: No
Improvement Assessed Value: $1,500
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Other Structures: Other
Lot Information
Lot Features: Additional Lot(s), Level, Private, Pipe Stem
Navigable Water
Has Water View
Water Frontage In Feet: 164
Tidal Water: Yes
Land Information
Additional Parcels
Additional Parcels Description: Additional 2.5 acre parcel is avalable for purchase. See 45 Back Creek Road listing.
Current Use: Investment, Residential
Possible Use: Residential
Farm Information
Farm Land Preservation: No
Dock Information
Dock Type and Features: Material - Treated Lumber, Pier
Sewer Available, Water Available, Electric Available
Water Source: Public
Municipal Trash: Yes
Location
School Information
Elementary School: DOWELL
Middle Or Junior School: MILL CREEK
High School: PATUXENT
School District Name: CALVERT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
Middle School Source: 3rd Party
High School Source: 3rd Party
School District Source: 3rd Party
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Cross Street: Bean Road
Directions: From Route 4 take Dowell Road to right on Back Creek Road. Make a left after the 2nd house on what looks like their driveway and follow it through wooded area to 16 Back Creek Road. Park on grass after passing over paved road.
Location Type: Creek
Mean Low Water Feet: 8
Road Responsibility: Road Maintenance Agreement
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Waterfrontage Information
Water Access Features: Private Access, Boat - Powered, Sail, Personal Watercraft (PWC), Fishing Allowed
Water Access
Private Dock Site
On Waterfront
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: Creek
Water Body Name: Back Creek
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Calvert County
APN: 01 004204
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 18, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Dowell Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
6/10
Mill Creek Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
7/10
Patuxent High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 60-74% 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 101° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
7/10 Wind Factor
79% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Estimated sale price
$372,000 – $451,000
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