From the moment you turn onto winding Carmichael Road and cross the bridge onto Wye Island, the pace begins to slow. Of the island’s approximately 2,800 acres, only about 350 are privately owned. The State of Maryland through the Maryland Park Service owns and manages the rest. ‘The Point’ is among the island’s handful of private properties, distinguished by almost six acres and more than 1,200 feet of elevated waterfront, one of the largest private shorelines on Wye Island, with over half riprapped. Set at the end of a private drive, this exceptional estate offers a rare sense of privacy amid the island’s pristine, unspoiled lands. The main residence is distinctive in both design and setting, with a playful modern aesthetic, soaring ceilings reaching nearly 18 feet, and an open floor plan oriented toward the water. Two bedroom suites occupy the main level, each with an ensuite bath and its own exceptional outlook, one overlooking the Wye River, the other facing a private cove. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bath, with each opening to its own private deck. Designed for both everyday living and memorable family gatherings, the property embraces the natural beauty of its surroundings. An outdoor kitchen creates an inviting setting for entertaining, while the approximately 90-foot pier, with an estimated 5’+ mean low water, provides direct access to the river and the Chesapeake beyond. A private duck blind and abundant wildlife further connect the property to the land and water. A charming guest house provides comfortable accommodations for extended family and friends, with a kitchenette, bedroom, full bath, and sweeping water views. A second-floor loft, with exceptional views across the river and surrounding farmland, provides an ideal setting for a home office, studio, or quiet retreat. Life on Wye Island is defined by its unspoiled landscape and enduring connection to the outdoors. The island is celebrated for its quiet coves, abundant wildlife, and sporting traditions, with opportunities for boating, crabbing, fishing, waterfowl hunting, and deer hunting. Here, days can be spent on the river, along the shoreline, in the surrounding woods and fields, or simply enjoying the remarkable sense of privacy that comes with living in such a protected setting. Meticulously maintained and ready for its next chapter, The Point represents an increasingly rare opportunity to own a private waterfront estate in one of the Eastern Shore’s most pristine and unspoiled settings. A place for family and friends to gather, enjoy the water, and experience all that Wye Island and Eastern Shore have to offer. ***Owner occupied - PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE DOWN DRIVEWAY.*** Agent related to Owner.
For sale
$3,850,000
491 Wye Island Rd, Queenstown, MD 21658
5beds
3,864sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1998
5.8 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$996/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Almost six acresOver half riprappedPrivate duck blindPlayful modern aestheticAbundant wildlife
- 18 days
- 889
- 39
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Gerry Gretschel 202-494-7918,
TTR Sotheby's International Realty 301-967-3344
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDQA2018668
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Ductless, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater
Features
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane, Decorative
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,864
- Total interior livable area: 3,864 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,864
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
- Waterfront features: Rip-Rap, Private Access, River
- Body of water: Wye River
- Frontage length: Water Frontage Ft: 1200
Lot
- Size: 5.8 Acres
- Features: Rip-Rapped, Hunting Available, Fishing Available
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1805033748
- Zoning: NC-5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone
- Foundation: Crawl Space, Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1998
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Wye Island Farms
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Queenstown
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $996/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,878,867
- Annual tax amount: $17,460
- Date on market: 9/10/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$5,077/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,850,000+954.8%$996/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 5/27/1997 | Sold | $365,000$94/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,580 +2.1% | $1,853,533 +1.4% |
| 2024 | $17,222 +0.8% | $1,828,200 +0.8% |
| 2023 | $17,088 +0.8% | $1,814,033 -0.8% |
| 2022 | $16,955 -1% | $1,828,200 +2.4% |
| 2021 | $17,127 | $1,785,700 |
| 2020 | $17,127 | $1,785,700 |
| 2019 | $17,127 -6.4% | $1,785,700 -6.4% |
| 2018 | $18,293 -0.3% | $1,907,300 |
| 2017 | $18,351 -21.7% | $1,907,300 |
| 2016 | $23,433 | $1,907,300 0% |
| 2015 | $23,433 | $1,907,500 |
| 2014 | $23,433 | $1,907,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $1,907,500 -24.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $2,517,800 +3.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $2,436,997 +3.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $2,356,193 +3.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $2,275,390 +9% |
| 2008 | -- | $2,088,396 +9.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,901,403 +26.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,498,090 +11.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $1,339,406 +13.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $1,180,723 +15.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $1,022,040 +8.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $940,172 +9.5% |
| 2001 | -- | $858,306 |
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Neighborhood: 21658
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Queen Anne'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.





