About this home

This authentic rustic cabin in the highly sought-after Scientist Cliffs community offers a rare blend of historic soul and is a quiet, serene sanctuary perched above the Chesapeake Bay! From the moment you step onto the rich hardwood floors, the frantic pace of the outside world fades away, replaced by the crackle of the stone wood-burning fireplace and the shimmer of the water. The main level has plenty of natural light, which captures the shimmering beauty of the Bay! The open-concept living space is anchored by masterful stonework, creating an inviting atmosphere for reflective mornings or cozy evenings. The partially finished basement provides a versatile flex space-perfect for a quiet home office, art studio, extra storage-ensuring the home evolves with your needs. Step outside to immerse yourself in the preserved beauty of the American Chestnut Land Trust (ACLT). With 26 miles of hiking trails and direct bay access for morning kayak sessions, nature is your primary amenity. Scientists' Cliffs is celebrated for its natural beauty and rich heritage, offering a lifestyle defined by the rhythms of the bay and the surrounding forest. Spend your days by the swimming pool, on the pickleball and tennis courts, or at the community beach featuring a private boat ramp. The historic Community House and Chestnut Cabin serve as the pulse of the neighborhood, hosting a vibrant calendar of social events and summer programming!

Facts and features

Schools

• Calvert High School

  high · 9-12 · 4.4 mi

  6

• Calvert Middle School

  middle · 6-8 · 4.7 mi

  8

• Barstow Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 5.4 mi

  5

• Mutual Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 3.6 mi

  6

• Calvert Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 3.8 mi

  6

• Calvert Country School

  elementary · K-12 · 3.8 mi

Price history

• Oct 1, 2026 · Price Changed$475,700
• May 14, 2026 · Listed$499,700
• Jun 1, 2001 · Sold$150,000

Tax history

• 2025$3,651 tax · $333,133 assessed
• 2024$3,540 tax · $323,367 assessed
• 2023$3,358 tax · $308,467 assessed
• 2022$3,302 tax · $303,333 assessed
• 2021$3,246 tax · $298,200 assessed
• 2020$3,258 tax · $298,200 assessed
• 2019$3,270 tax · $298,200 assessed
• 2018$3,276 tax · $300,000 assessed

Home value

$484,038

• Quantarium$484,038
• Collateral Analytics$495,000
• Cotality$458,800

Where it is