”The Most Beautiful Waterfront” has been said many times about this property... 20+/- acre waterfront Estate offers so much! Enter Watermark Farm through the gated entrance at 38980 Hodges Road Avenue Md sits on the pristine water of St. Clements Bay w/550’ on Miley Creek just minutes to the Potomac and the Virginia shore. Easy access to the Potomac as well as a boat ride to Washington DC. Visit Leonardtown only 15 minutes with amenities of the hospital, numerous restaurants, College of So. Maryland and a thriving entertainment/business area and only a short drive to Patuxent River Md (NAVAIR) and easy access to Rt. 301. The front porches are for reflecting on the beauty this property offers from the field views with wildlife of deer, rabbits and birds to enjoying the water life of eagles, heron, osprey, and ducks. The newly transformed 5492 sq ft Cape Cod features three bedrooms 4 1/2 bath and additional in- law suite on lower level with private access. Perfect for a Venue, a Farm or the opportunity to have your business. (No HOA) Enter the front foyer to a living room with an open concept. Here you can entertain and access the beautiful kitchen, dining & sunroom. The newly completed kitchen features high ceilings, a 10' island of quartzite; great for entertainment and seating for six. Beautiful custom cabinetry provides storage galore. There are two prep areas with sinks and a view that never gets old. All new GE Café stainless steel appliances to include a six-burner dual fuel range, microwave/convection oven and a traditional extra oven for holiday gatherings, making this a chef’s delight. This home also offers a walk in Butler’s pantry with an additional 48-inch refrigerator and coffee area. Host a dinner party in the expansive dining area with fireplace that expands to the sunroom. Have a conversation or watch the game in the great room just off of the dining area with cathedral ceilings, electric fireplace, a wall of glass siders for views that changed by the minute and easy access to the outdoor veranda. The first floor also offers a guest bath, formal dining Room for all the entertainment with fireplace that leads to an office just off of the pool area, the primary suite awaits you with cathedral ceilings, custom walk-in closet with island w/granite, beautiful bathroom and laundry room for ease of chores. 1st floor primary suite with cathedral ceilings, a beautiful custom closet, primary bath and laundry for convenience. Upstairs in a secondary suite with an office area, bath w/ shower & a 3rd guest room with walk-in closets and water views. Relax in the full hall bath. The lower level offers in-law suite with a living area, kitchenette, and full bath, the lower level also has a separate entrance. There is also an efficient pellet stove. The veranda outside with vaulted ceilings, a ceiling fan with relaxing views anytime of the day. The 4000 square-foot paver patio extends the outdoor living space for any season. The patio area includes views of the river while enjoying your saltwater pool with heater or grilling. The tiki bar houses a TV to keep you up on your sports, wine fridge, beverage fridge, gas grill, Bluetooth music and LED lighting. Only steps from 90' pier with elec. and water and offers 5' MTL. The Pier includes a 25,000lb gear driven boat lift w/remote, 8,000lb boatlift and dual jet ski. This property offers options ... There is a 30’x 60’ barn with concrete floors, water, 200-amp electrical service and a 16’ x 58’ side garage with rollup doors to provide storage for ATV’s, tractors, boats, cars etc. This home also features a 22kw whole house generator, 1000gal buried propane tank supplies generator, pool heater, range, with additional capacity… Hardie Siding, 50 yr arch shingle, new HVAC, 30x50 Garage host a kitchen and full bath and an upstairs loft, with separate elec. service. Pre-Qual required to show, 24hr notice to show
Pending
$2,640,000
38980 Hodges Rd, Avenue, MD 20609
3beds
5,492sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
20 Acres Lot
$2,585,200 Zestimate®
$481/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Hardie sidingGated entranceSaltwater pool with heaterBeautiful kitchenEfficient pellet stoveDining and sunroomThree bedrooms
- 27 days |
- 2,230 |
- 74 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mr. Joe Wustner 301-752-5550,
RE/MAX One 4432956123
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDSM2031264
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 1200
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Other, Heat Pump, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Range, Disposal, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Ice Maker, Double Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Butlers Pantry, Breakfast Area, Crown Molding, Family Room Off Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dry Wall
- Flooring: Tile/Brick, Carpet
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Walk-Out Access,Finished,Heated,Improved
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Stone, Electric, Pellet Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,492
- Total interior livable area: 5,492 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,292
- Finished area below ground: 1,200
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Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Storage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Faces Rear, Garage Faces Side, Crushed Stone, Detached, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Boat Storage, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Sidewalks, Other
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Heated, In Ground, Salt Water, Fenced, Private
- Fencing: Aluminum,Partial,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
- Waterfront features: Private Dock Site, River, Boat - Powered, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Personal Watercraft (PWC)
- Body of water: St Clements Bay Off The Potomac River
- Frontage length: Water Frontage Ft: 550
Lot
- Size: 20 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 1907035888
- Zoning: RPD
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horses can be raised: Yes
- Horse amenities: Horses Allowed
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Front, HardiPlank Type, Other, Block, Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1989
- Major remodel year: 2023
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Septic Tank
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Propane
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Barton Hall
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Avenue
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $481/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $831,167
- Annual tax amount: $7,170
- Date on market: 5/16/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Other,Conventional,FHA,Cash,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$2,585,200
$2.46M - $2.71M
$5,049/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/23/2026 | Pending sale | $2,640,000$481/sqft |
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| 5/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,640,000+120%$481/sqft |
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| 12/14/2021 | Sold | $1,200,000-6.9%$218/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/3/2021 | Listed for sale | $1,289,000+43.2%$235/sqft |
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| 7/12/2017 | Sold | $900,000$164/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,213 +29.1% | $747,033 +12.7% |
| 2024 | $6,363 +2.5% | $662,900 +2.5% |
| 2023 | $6,210 +2.5% | $647,000 -2.4% |
| 2022 | $6,057 +2.6% | $662,900 +7.8% |
| 2021 | $5,905 +0.2% | $615,200 +0.2% |
| 2020 | $5,890 +0.2% | $613,700 -0.2% |
| 2019 | $5,876 +0.2% | $615,200 +0.7% |
| 2018 | $5,862 -0.9% | $610,700 |
| 2017 | $5,918 +7.6% | $610,700 |
| 2016 | $5,499 | $610,700 -0.6% |
| 2015 | $5,499 | $614,300 |
| 2014 | $5,499 | $614,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $614,300 -10.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $684,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $684,200 |
| 2010 | -- | $684,200 -19% |
| 2009 | -- | $844,290 +18.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $712,622 +22.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $580,956 +29.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $449,290 +7.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $418,140 +8% |
| 2004 | -- | $386,990 +8.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $355,840 +1.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $349,120 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $342,400 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 20609
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Dynard Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.1 mi
- 6/10Margaret Brent Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 7.1 mi
- 6/10Chopticon High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Dynard
- Middle: Margaret Brent
- High: Chopticon
- District: St. Mary's County Public Schools
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- Maryland
- Saint Marys County
- Avenue
- 20609
- 38980 Hodges Rd






