Unique opportunity to own a home in a prime Tilghman Island location. "The Roost" is located across the street from a marina, with views of boats passing through Knapps Narrows. Short walk to the drawbridge, Tilghman Wharf, and waterfront restaurants. The house is a long-standing short-term vacation rental which could be used a primary residence, second home, or investment property. Exterior painted in April 2022 Roof shingles replaced in 2015 Detached garage with electric. ..
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
9,740 sq ftLot Size
$272Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Richard P. Covell• Meredith Fine Properties
•410-822-6272 (broker)
•mre@goeaston.net (broker)
Bought with Barbara Stoehr• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Super cute cottage, all spic and span, great private backyard, nice 1 car garage detached building, easy to maintain with minimal utility costs . Enjoy the flair of beachy Tilghman Island, see a glimpse of the water and the boating activity, walk to the end of the street to see the dramatic wide open Choptank views. Great get away used in previous years as vacation rental known as THE ROOST.
*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
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
9,740 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,400
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Talbot County
APN
05 186293
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
VM
Village Mixed District
The Village Mixed District provides for low- or moderate-intensity residential and commercial uses. This district may contain a mixture of residential, commercial, and maritime/agricultural service uses. The commercial and service uses serve residents of the village and nearby areas, and may include heritage tourism uses to attract visitors. Limited new development is directed to this district so that the environment and natural resources of nearby rural areas are protected and preserved. These districts may have public water and/or sewer service with relatively smaller lots and higher densities than surrounding rural areas.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Gas station
Bank
Day care facility
General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Office
Fire house
Police station
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry
School District Name: TALBOT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: From EASTON Rt. 33 Thru. ST. MICHAELS Cross over the Bridge at KNAPP NARROWS Go LEFT on CHICKEN PT. RD. ( the first street on the left ) Follow to house on the RIGHT Across from the boat yard on Knapps Narrows Sign in the yard.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,400
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,740 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Talbot County
APN: 05 186293
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
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Miscellaneous Information
Vacation Rental
Around this home
Schools
Tilghman Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
2/10
St. Michaels Middle/High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 7.5mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
9/10 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 105° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Tilghman, MD • 21671
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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.
9.3 hrs
4.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$362,000 – $438,000
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