Quaint waterfront retreat on scenic Brooks Creek offering beautiful water views and easy access to the Chesapeake Bay for boating, crabbing, and fishing adventures. This 2-bedroom home features a spacious family room with panoramic water views, wood flooring throughout many rooms, and a nicely updated kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances, induction-top range, Corian countertops, and recessed lighting. Bedroom closets feature lovely built-in organizers designed to maximize storage and functionality. Enjoy outdoor living from the front and rear Trex decks with LED lit vinyl railings, plus a paver walkway and patio perfect for relaxing and entertaining. Waterfront improvements include approximately 3’ MLW, private pier with water and electric, and an 8,000lb boat lift. Additional highlights include detached garage with automatic overhead door and storage, ductless mini-split systems installed approximately 2020, irrigation around the flower beds and decking, and a full-size front-load stack washer and dryer. Property conveys furnished, making for an easy transition into your perfect Eastern Shore getaway or year-round waterfront residence.
Sold for $485,000
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$485,000
5558 Bowen Rd, Cambridge, MD 21613
2beds
906sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
0.59 Acres Lot
$485,000 Zestimate®
$535/sqft
$1,507 Estimated rent
Home value
$485,000
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Nicely updated kitchenRecessed lightingStainless steel appliancesBeautiful water viewsDuctless mini-split systemsCorian countertopsInduction-top range
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Listed by:
Sydney Johnson Cohee 410-476-7519,
Sharon Real Estate P.C.
Bought with:
Steve Brown, RS-0025538
Iron Valley Real Estate Ocean City
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDDO2012254
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Ductless, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Oven/Range - Electric, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Has Laundry
Features
- Attic, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Pantry, Upgraded Countertops, Dry Wall
- Flooring: Wood, Carpet
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 906
- Total interior livable area: 906 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 906
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Storage, Garage Faces Front, Concrete, Driveway, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Sidewalks
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River, Scenic Vista, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River,Water
- Waterfront features: Private Dock Site, Boat - Powered, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Personal Watercraft (PWC), Private Access, River
- Body of water: Brooks Creek
- Frontage length: Water Frontage Ft: 111
Lot
- Size: 0.59 Acres
- Features: Bulkheaded, Fishing Available, Front Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1008183147
- Zoning: RR
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Excellent,Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Satellite Internet Service
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Exterior Cameras, Security System, Fire Sprinkler System
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Cambridge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $535/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $287,600
- Annual tax amount: $3,167
- Date on market: 5/19/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Home To Convey Furnished See Docs
- Exclusions: Sofa Front Bedroom, Seller Personal Items / Effects, Some Art.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2026 | Sold | $485,000+2.1%$535/sqft |
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| 6/19/2026 | Pending sale | $475,000$524/sqft |
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| 5/27/2026 | Contingent | $475,000$524/sqft |
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| 5/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $475,000+14.5%$524/sqft |
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| 6/29/2005 | Sold | $415,000+56.6%$458/sqft |
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| 2/21/2003 | Sold | $265,000+34.2%$292/sqft |
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| 8/28/2001 | Sold | $197,500$218/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,227 +8.7% | $277,333 +3.8% |
| 2024 | $2,970 +4% | $267,067 +4% |
| 2023 | $2,856 | $256,800 |
| 2022 | $2,856 | $256,800 |
| 2021 | $2,856 -12.6% | $256,800 -12.6% |
| 2020 | $3,268 | $293,900 |
| 2019 | $3,268 | $293,900 |
| 2018 | $3,268 +7.3% | $293,900 -8.9% |
| 2017 | $3,047 -19.6% | $322,600 |
| 2016 | $3,789 | $322,600 |
| 2015 | $3,789 | $322,600 -0.8% |
| 2014 | $3,789 | $325,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $325,200 |
| 2012 | -- | $325,200 -17% |
| 2011 | -- | $391,800 +2.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $383,366 +2.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $374,933 +2.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $366,500 +22.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $299,476 +28.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $232,453 +40.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $165,430 +5.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $156,260 +6.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $147,090 +6.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $137,920 +5.5% |
| 2001 | -- | $130,752 |
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Neighborhood: 21613
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Sandy Hill Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 9.4 mi
- 2/10Mace's Lane Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 9.3 mi
- 2/10Cambridge-South Dorchester High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 9.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Maces Lane
- High: Cambridge-south Dorchester
- District: Dorchester 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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