A Charming Eastern Shore Retreat located between Easton and Saint Michaels with Water Access & Endless Possibilities! Welcome to 5735 Irish Creek Road, a beautifully updated property offering a wonderful blend of Eastern Shore charm, modern improvements, water access, and incredible potential. Set in the peaceful countryside of Royal Oak, this distinctive property is ready for its next owner to bring their vision to life. Inside the main residence, a renovated gourmet kitchen provides a stylish and functional centerpiece for everyday living and entertaining. The inviting sunroom features a vaulted ceiling, creating a bright and airy space to relax and enjoy the surrounding setting. Recent improvements include a new hot water heater, new air conditioning system, new septic system, and updated flooring throughout. A newly added front brick porch enhances the home's curb appeal and creates a welcoming spot to enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The property also offers exceptional flexibility with a guest cottage and a carriage house/detached garage—perfect for guests, a studio, home office, workshop, additional storage, or whatever your imagination envisions. With water access, this property is ideally suited for enjoying all that the Eastern Shore lifestyle has to offer—from boating, kayaking, fishing, crabbing, and paddleboarding to simply spending leisurely days by the water. Whether you're looking for a peaceful full-time residence, a weekend escape, or a unique property with room to create something truly special, 5735 Irish Creek Road offers an exciting opportunity to make your Eastern Shore dreams a reality. Come discover the charm, embrace the possibilities, and make this one-of-a-kind property your own!
For sale
Price cut: $26K (9/29)
$699,000
5735 Irish Creek Rd, Royal Oak, MD 21662
3beds
1,868sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
2.04 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$374/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Guest cottageBright and airy spaceRenovated gourmet kitchenWater accessUpdated flooring throughout
- 39 days
- 1,089
- 89
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mary Saltzman 202-579-4662,
Compass (301) 298-1001
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDTA2014888
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Bathroom 1, Primary Bathroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Main
Bedroom 1
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Main
Primary bathroom
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Level: Main
Bathroom 1
- Features: Flooring - Laminated, Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Kitchen - Electric Cooking
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - Carpet, Wood Stove
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Heating
- Wood Stove, Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Dry Wall
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Glass Doors, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,868
- Total interior livable area: 1,868 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,868
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Attached, Detached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Storage
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2.04 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 2102085275
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Phone
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Royal Oak
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $374/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $471,300
- Annual tax amount: $4,209
- Date on market: 8/25/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/29/2026 | Price change | $699,000-3.6%$374/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDTA2014888 Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $725,000+48%$388/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDTA2014888 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2021 | Sold | $490,000-8.4%$262/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2021 | Pending sale | $535,000$286/sqft |
Source:  Long & Foster Broker Feed #MDTA139790 Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2021 | Contingent | $535,000$286/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster Broker Feed #MDTA139790 Report a problem | ||
| 12/11/2020 | Pending sale | $535,000$286/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. #MDTA139790 Report a problem | ||
| 11/25/2020 | Price change | $535,000-10.1%$286/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. #MDTA139790 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2020 | Listed for sale | $595,000+296.7%$319/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDTA139790 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/1994 | Sold | $150,000$80/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,329 +12.3% | $459,900 +7.7% |
| 2024 | $3,856 +14.4% | $427,000 +8.3% |
| 2023 | $3,371 +17.5% | $394,100 +9.1% |
| 2022 | $2,868 +6.3% | $361,200 +0.3% |
| 2021 | $2,698 +0.3% | $360,067 +0.3% |
| 2020 | $2,689 +0.3% | $358,933 +0.3% |
| 2019 | $2,681 +5.3% | $357,800 +1% |
| 2018 | $2,545 +6.2% | $354,400 +1% |
| 2017 | $2,397 +87.6% | $351,000 +1% |
| 2016 | $1,277 -11.3% | $347,600 |
| 2015 | $1,440 +12.7% | $347,600 |
| 2014 | $1,277 | $347,600 -11.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $392,500 |
| 2012 | -- | $392,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $392,500 -16.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $469,320 +9.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $430,360 +10% |
| 2008 | -- | $391,400 +11.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $352,440 +9.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $322,972 +10% |
| 2005 | -- | $293,506 +11.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $264,040 +10.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $238,260 +12.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $212,480 +13.8% |
| 2001 | -- | $186,700 |
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