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Property Description
Discover the charm of Chesapeake Bay living in this beautifully renovated cottage, located just steps from the Bay. Enjoy picturesque water views from the inviting front porch, the perfect spot to relax and take in the coastal setting. Inside, the home has been thoughtfully updated with new luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring throughout and a stylish new kitchen featuring granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances. The primary bathroom offers a gorgeous tiled shower, creating a relaxing retreat. The rear sitting room features French doors that open onto a new deck overlooking the fully fenced rear yard-ideal for outdoor entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying your morning coffee. A large shed provides a dedicated workshop area along with additional storage space. Enjoy easy access to the community beach, piers, playground, boat ramp, and more. Conveniently located for an easy commute to Washington, D.C., Annapolis, and Baltimore, this charming cottage offers the perfect blend of peaceful Chesapeake Bay living and everyday convenience. Solar panels are owned offering very low electric bills. 100% financing available with USDA Rural loan program.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5612 Essex St
General
- Sold For: $340,000
- Taxes: $2,821 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: MDAA2153778
- Added to Site: 54 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen
- Interior Features: Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Open
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Water Heater
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 2
- Main - Full Baths: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 2
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Baseball Field, Basketball Courts, Beach, Boat Dock/Slip, Boat Ramp, Common Grounds, Pier/Dock, Tot Lots/Playground
Parking
- Parking Type: Driveway
Location
- County: ANNE ARUNDEL
- Subdivision: FRANKLIN MANOR
- Driving Directions: Deale Churchton Rd. to Franklin Manor Rd., bear left onto Gwynne Ave., right on Carvel St. to to the end and make left onto Chesapeake Ave., go about 1/2 mile to left on Essex St. to home on the left.
School Information
- School District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools
- Elementary School: Shady Side
- Middle School: Southern
- High School: Southern
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cottage
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Stories Description: Main
- Square Feet: 945
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 945 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 945 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1940
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed
Lot Features
- Property View: Bay, Water
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 7,500
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: R5
- Fencing (Description): Rear
Water Features
- Water View: Yes
- Navigable Water: Yes
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Access Desc: Boat - Powered, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Personal Watercraft (PWC), Swimming Allowed, Waterski/Wakeboard
- Water Front Type: Bay
- Water Front Name: Chesapeake Bay
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $370.37
- Assessment Year: 2025
- County Tax: $2,441
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $229,967
- Tax Amount: $2,821
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 10
Listed by Schwartz Realty, Inc., Francis R Mudd III
Sold by Redfin Corp, RICHARD E THOMAS
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Schools
Schools serving 5612 Essex St
School District:Anne Arundel County Public Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Shady Side Elementary School 4859 Atwell Road, Shady Side, MD 20764 | PK-5 | 2.9 mi |
Southern Middle School, Lothian, MD 5235 Solomons Island Road, Lothian, MD 20711 | 6-8 | 5.2 mi |
Southern High School 4400 Solomons Island Road, Harwood, MD 20776 | 9-12 | 7.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 5612 Essex St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/30/2026
Sold
$340,000
-2.86%
MLS
8/10/2026
Listed
$350,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
5612 Essex Street, Churchton, MD 20733 (MLS# MDAA2153778) is a Single Family property that was sold at $340,000 on September 30, 2026. Want to learn more about 5612 Essex Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Churchton? You can browse all Churchton real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

