Experience tranquil waterfront living in this stunning 4BR/4.5 BA home sited on . 68 acres overlooking the Miles River. This cottage-style home was completely renovated by Focus Construction Featuring exquisite architectural and interior design details throughout and include custom built-ins, and a large dual-sided gas fireplace. The open floor plan offers breathtaking river views from nearly every room and the main living spaces are perfectly suited for family living and entertaining. The first floor boasts a gourmet kitchen with high-end stainless and custom cabinetry, quartz counters, a scullery, and an adjacent dining area with sweeping waterfront views. Relax by the dual-sided fireplace in the living room, which connects seamlessly to the waterside sunroom. The spacious first floor primary suite offers a luxurious ensuite bath with a dual vanity, glass-enclosed walk-in shower, large walk-in closet. There is an upstairs Primary Suite and a separate guest bedroom and bath. Additionally, there is a private suite with dedicated staircase, large efficiency-style layout with bedroom and sitting area and private bathroom/closet. Completing the property is an oversized attached 2+car garage, providing additional storage and functionality. On the waterside of the home, there is a wall of glass doors leading out to a waterside deck and an inground pool. The property is further improved with a fenced in backyard, mature landscaping, a concrete bulkheaded, a private dock with boat lift (8,000 lbs. ). Minutes to downtown Saint Michaels and a short drive to Easton, this exceptional property combines waterfront beauty and a turn-key situation in one of Saint Michaels most desirable neighborhoods.
School District Name: TALBOT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: MD-33 W to right onto Madison Ave. Turn left onto Jefferson Ave, then right onto Cleveland Rd. Turn right onto Tennant Cir. Turn right, house on left. Sign posted.
Location Type: River
Road Responsibility: City/County
Road Surface Type: Paved
Waterfrontage Information
Water Access Features: Boat - Powered, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Personal Watercraft (PWC), Swimming Allowed, Waterski/Wakeboard
Water Access
Private Dock Site
On Waterfront
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: River
Water Body Name: Miles River
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 4.0
Finished Sq. Ft.: 3,289
Unfinished Sq. Ft.: —
Total Sq. Ft.: 3,289
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.68 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: —
County: Talbot County
APN: 02 080818
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Sale and tax history for 601 Cove Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #MDTA2012912
Apr 18, 2026
Pending
—
Feb 24, 2026
Contingent
—
Feb 24, 2026
Listed
$3,250,000
$988/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #MDTA2007890
Jul 8, 2024
Sold
$2,140,000
$651/sq ft
Jul 1, 2024
Pending
—
Jun 17, 2024
Contingent
—
May 24, 2024
Price Changed
$2,395,000
$728/sq ft
May 8, 2024
Listed
$2,595,000
$789/sq ft
+59
Location, location. Welcome to your own waterfront Oasis! This amazing 3/4 bedroom St. Michaels home has breathtaking views of the Miles River. It has been totally renovated over the past 5 years with new kitchen, wine/butlers pantry room , see through fireplace, first and second floor primary suites . Second floor primary bathroom has just been gutted and renovated with large tile shower, fogless mirror, and walk in closet with access to huge waterside bonus room and has it's own private balcony overlooking the river. All new wood floors on the second floor. Large kitchen with solid surface counters , replaced appliances, and backsplash added. All the bedrooms are of a generous size. Outside features a massive composite deck overlooking the inground gunite pool and pier with lift on the Miles river. All the landscaping has been redone, New garage constructed to accommodate 2 cars and workshop space with new bonus room above. Bonus room has ductless HVAC. Siding, windows, deck, pergola , hardscape, roof etc all replaced in past 4 years. The community of Rio Vista in St. Michaels has water and sewer but no town taxes!! Only a few short minutes to downtown Historic St. Michaels, shopping , walking trails, parks and restaurants. Don't miss this fabulous opportunity.
BRIGHT MLS #MDTA132964
May 28, 2019
Sold
$1,080,000
$328/sq ft
Apr 25, 2019
Pending
—
Mar 20, 2019
Contingent
—
Mar 15, 2019
Listed
$1,100,000
$334/sq ft
+49
Location, location, location~Immaculate 4 bedroom home located in Rio Vista, minutes to downtown St. Michaels. This home has million dollar views of the Miles River, waterside pool, and large deck great for watching the sailboats. Open floor plan with water views from most rooms, wood flooring, two main level bedrooms (one with private bath), second-floor master suite with balcony, super bath, WIC and dressing room. No town taxes! 10 minutes to Easton. Excellent condition!
MRIS #TA7918901
Sep 3, 2013
Delisted
—
Sep 3, 2012
Listed
*
BRIGHT MLS #1009679150
Sep 3, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Sep 3, 2012
Listed
$1,300,000
$395/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 2, 1994
Sold
$320,000
$97/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 2, 1994
Sold
$270,000
$82/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,465 (+29.0%)
2025
$10,435 (+7.5%)
2024
$9,711 (+5.8%)
$553,100 + $597,200
$1,150,300
2023
$9,183 (+7.9%)
2022
$8,507 (+2.7%)
2021
$8,285 (+5.2%)
$553,100 + $543,300
$1,096,400
2020
$7,872 (+1.8%)
2019
$7,737 (+7.7%)
2018
$7,184 (+9.7%)
2017
$6,551 (+11.7%)
2015
$5,867 (+1.5%)
$425,200 + $493,100
$918,300
2014
$5,781 (+3.5%)
$523,800 + $402,700
$926,500
2013
$5,587 (+7.7%)
2012
$5,188 (−18.0%)
2011
$6,326 (+8.4%)
2010
$5,835 (+5.9%)
2009
$5,511
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
4
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.68 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,289
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,289
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Talbot County
APN
02 080818
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
TR
Town Residential District
The TR District is characterized by existing moderate-intensity residential uses. This district recognizes existing residential neighborhoods near incorporated towns, and allows compatible infill development while preserving existing natural habitat wherever possible. Public water and sewer service should be provided. Development in this district shall: Maintain and, whenever possible, improve the quality of runoff and groundwater entering the Chesapeake Bay and its tributary streams; Accommodate additional residential development, provided that water quality is not impaired; Conserve and enhance fish, wildlife, and plant habitats to the extent possible and Encourage retrofitting to address existing stormwater management problems.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Fire house
Police station
Park & open space
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
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
St Michaels, MD • 21663
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 601 Cove Rd
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