This 1,600+ square foot cottage offers the ultimate foundation for your custom coastal retreat. Nestled on the serene shores of McKays Cove, several major exterior capital improvements are already complete. The structure features a brand-new Amish-built roof, new gutters, and premium new Andersen windows throughout. Personal Boat Ramp: Private ramp for seamless watercraft launching and only one in the community. Private Pier: Sturdy, deep-water access steps from your back door. New Rip Rap: Fresh shoreline reinforcement ensures long-term erosion protection. Large propane tank which is almost full for newly installed gas log fireplace & furnace. All supporting floor beams in the crawl space have been addressed. Blank Canvas Interior: Down-to-the-studs flexibility ready for your custom layout. Generous Footprint: Over 1,600 square feet of customizable living space facing a waterfront picturesque view. This home will be perfect for the generational waterman looking to be in the Potomac River within just a few minutes or the city resident who is looking to escape for the weekend. Several homes on the street have had a complete overhaul and the home next door is just about completed. Now is your turn to create your waterfront dream!
For sale
$465,000
18800 McKays Beach Rd, Leonardtown, MD 20650
3beds
1,667sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
0.34 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$279/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Waterfront picturesque viewNew guttersBrand-new amish-built roof
- 44 days |
- 1,062 |
- 44 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Chris Coughlan 240-838-1334,
RE/MAX One 4432956123
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDSM2032014
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Double Hung
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,667
- Total interior livable area: 1,667 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,667
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Boat Storage, Lighting
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, River, Panoramic
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,River
- Waterfront features: Boat/Launch Ramp - Private, Private Dock Site, Rip-Rap, River, Boat - Powered, Fishing Allowed, Personal Watercraft (PWC), Private Access, Swimming Allowed
- Body of water: Mckay's Cove
- Frontage length: Water Frontage Ft: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Fishing Available, No Thru Street, Rip-Rapped
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1902013495
- Zoning: RPD
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- CPVC/PVC
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Propane, Water Available, Sewer Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Mckays Beach
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Leonardtown
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $279/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $422,233
- Annual tax amount: $3,998
- Date on market: 7/6/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Private Financing Available
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $465,000+86%$279/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDSM2032014 Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2024 | Sold | $250,000+42.9%$150/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/8/2000 | Sold | $175,000$105/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,566 +21.3% | $416,500 +6.2% |
| 2024 | $3,765 +3.6% | $392,233 +3.6% |
| 2023 | $3,633 +3.8% | $378,467 +3.8% |
| 2022 | $3,500 +3.7% | $364,700 +3.7% |
| 2021 | $3,377 +3.8% | $351,833 +3.8% |
| 2020 | $3,253 +3.9% | $338,967 +3.9% |
| 2019 | $3,130 | $326,100 |
| 2018 | $3,130 -0.9% | $326,100 |
| 2017 | $3,160 -19.6% | $326,100 -0.6% |
| 2016 | $3,930 | $328,200 |
| 2015 | $3,930 | $328,200 |
| 2014 | $3,930 | $328,200 -11.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $370,300 |
| 2012 | -- | $370,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $370,300 -22.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $476,750 +13.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $418,690 +16.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $360,630 +19.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $302,570 +13.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $266,012 +15.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $229,456 +19% |
| 2004 | -- | $192,900 +4% |
| 2003 | -- | $185,536 +4.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $178,173 +4.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $170,810 |
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Neighborhood: 20650
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Piney Point Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.4 mi
- 8/10Leonardtown Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 7.1 mi
- 5/10Leonardtown High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: St. Mary's County Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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