Welcome to waterfront living in the heart of St. Michaels. This fully renovated 3-bedroom plus office, 2.5-bath home offers a thoughtful blend of modern updates and coastal charm, all set against expansive views of the Miles River. The first-floor primary suite is a true retreat, featuring a custom California Closet system and a beautifully updated bath with a walk-in shower, freestanding tub, and double vanity. Upstairs, enjoy a private balcony with elevated water views, while the rear composite deck provides the perfect setting for everyday living and entertaining, all overlooking the Miles River. The outdoor space is designed to impress, complete with hardscaped pavers, a gas-connected grill, pizza oven, and propane fire table. A private dock offers direct water access, ideal for boating, kayaking, or simply enjoying the waterfront lifestyle. Additional highlights include new LVP flooring, a new furnace, encapsulated crawlspace, and a newly installed irrigation system to maintain the home’s mature landscaping and hydrangeas. A detached garage and access to a nearby community dock within walking distance further enhance the lifestyle this property offers. Tax record indicates wrong square footage, actual square footage of the home is 3,076 square feet of living space. * * * Settlement cannot occur before September 10th, 2026 * * *
Located in the community of Rio Vista, this thoughtfully planned home offers beautiful water views of Reflection Lake and the Miles River from almost every major room. Two story foyer with skylights and the tile floor features open staircase. Spacious living room with wood floors offers quadruple sliding glass doors overlooking the water and opening to an Azek deck. The dining room offers wood floors and a large bay window on the water. The family room opens to the kitchen with a dining area in the middle of the space. Family room includes sliding glass doors and a propane fireplace. The laundry room, utility room and pantry are off the kitchen. The primary bedroom is on the first floor. It offers a large bay window overlooking the water, vaulted ceiling with skylights, walk-in closet, second closet and en suite bath. The bath includes separate vanities, shower with seat, and soaking tub. Also on the first floor are a half bath and office/studio. There are two bedrooms overlooking the water on the upper level, one features a small balcony. There is a large loft space with some built-in shelving and a full bath, plus 3 separate storage spaces. A detached 2 car garage includes workshop area and storage space. There is also a garden shed and storage available underneath the deck. The owners have kept a 17' Boston Whaler Montauk at the pier. There is also a floating dock and kayak rack on one side of the pier. The shoreline includes a sandy beach area, some riprap, and living shoreline. Community amenities include a pier with 22 slips on Spencer Creek and the picnic area on the far side of the lake. Showings are by appointment only.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,191 (+9.3%)
2025
$8,407 (+4.3%)
2024
$8,061 (+8.7%)
$555,400 + $371,300
$926,700
2023
$7,415 (+121.1%)
2022
$3,354 (+2.7%)
2021
$3,266 (+3.6%)
$563,200 + $292,900
$856,100
2020
$3,154 (+0.7%)
2019
$3,133 (+4.2%)
2018
$3,006 (+5.8%)
2017
$2,842 (+7.4%)
2015
$2,647 (−3.3%)
$432,900 + $261,800
$694,700
2014
$2,737 (+2.8%)
$504,600 + $317,900
$822,500
2013
$2,663 (+6.1%)
2012
$2,510 (+0.4%)
2011
$2,500 (+3.6%)
2010
$2,412 (+0.8%)
2009
$2,392
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
2.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.7 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,636
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,636
Year built
1999
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Talbot County
APN
02 071223
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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
6/10 Wind Factor
75% 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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.6 hrs
6.4 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 602 Landing Rd
$1,562,563
$87K under list price of $1.65M
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