Sunrise Views & Chesapeake Bay Living Enjoy breathtaking Chesapeake Bay views and spectacular sunrises from this inviting one-level home. Designed for easy living and entertaining, the home offers 3 bedrooms, a mudroom, living/dining combination, and a breakfast nook with water views. The spacious family room features a wet bar, refrigerator, and beverage cooler, creating the perfect gathering space. Step onto the water-view deck for morning coffee, sunset cocktails, or casual cookouts while taking in the panoramic scenery. The property also includes three sheds for ample storage. Recent improvements include heat pump (2022), furnace (2019), roof (2019), septic tank (2017), well pump (2025), and flooring (2025). Access to the waterfront lot across the street with an annual fee of $100, offering an additional way to enjoy the Bay lifestyle. A rare opportunity to combine single-level living, beautiful water views & outdoor entertaining.
For sale
Price cut: $45K (10/13)
$450,000
49487 Bay Forest Rd, Lexington Park, MD 20653
3beds
1,670sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
0.7 Acres Lot
$444,500 Zestimate®
$269/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Single-level livingBreathtaking chesapeake bay viewsInviting one-level homeBeautiful water viewsWater-view deckSpacious family roomSpectacular sunrises
- 22 days
- 1,089
- 96
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Carol Kalmus-Choporis 301-904-6242,
Century 21 Redwood Realty 5405331279,
Listing Team: Choporis Crispell Team, Co-Listing Team: Choporis Crispell Team,Co-Listing Agent: Cynthia M Crispell 240-925-3300,
Century 21 Redwood Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDSM2034006
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, Oil
Cooling
- Heat Pump, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Breakfast Area, Built-in Features, Entry Level Bedroom, Kitchen - Galley
- Flooring: Laminate
- Windows: Replacement
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,670
- Total interior livable area: 1,670 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,670
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Panoramic
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay
- Waterfront features: Bayblock, Bay
- Body of water: Chesapeake Bay
Lot
- Size: 0.7 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1901013440
- Zoning: RPD
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic = # of BR
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Bay Forest
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lexington Park
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $269/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $293,900
- Annual tax amount: $2,821
- Date on market: 10/7/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$444,500
$422,000 - $467,000
$2,267/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2026 | Price change | $450,000-9.1%$269/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDSM2034006 Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $495,000$296/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDSM2034006 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,922 +16.9% | $277,167 +6.4% |
| 2024 | $2,500 +6.9% | $260,433 +6.9% |
| 2023 | $2,339 +0.7% | $243,700 |
| 2022 | $2,322 +0.7% | $243,700 +1.5% |
| 2021 | $2,305 +0.7% | $240,167 +0.7% |
| 2020 | $2,288 | $238,400 |
| 2019 | $2,288 | $238,400 |
| 2018 | $2,288 -1.9% | $238,400 -0.9% |
| 2017 | $2,331 +25.8% | $240,600 +1.1% |
| 2016 | $1,854 | $237,900 +1.1% |
| 2015 | $1,854 | $235,200 +1.2% |
| 2014 | $1,854 | $232,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $232,500 |
| 2012 | -- | $232,500 -12.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $264,710 +4.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $253,982 +4.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $243,256 +4.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $232,530 +18% |
| 2007 | -- | $197,100 +21.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $161,670 +28.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $126,240 +5.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $119,620 +5.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $113,000 +6.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $106,380 +0.7% |
| 2001 | -- | $105,686 |
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Neighborhood: 20653
Nearby schools
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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