HIGHLY PRIZED PROPERTY in SCIENTISTS CLIFFS on the Chesapeake Bay is available now, furnished for your summer retreat! Priced to include a lifestyle package with furnishings, this perfectly updated waterfront getaway could be your watershed moment....the search is over! Completely renovated in 2017, this home has a great layout for owners, family, guests. Clean lines of a modern cabin blend with curated rustic fixtures, a board and batten exterior, tongue and groove + wood beamed ceilings, and custom tile choices. Hickory hardwoods and floor-to-ceiling glazing in the great room showcase this restful yet spirited space. The screened porch is a memorable spot for crab feasts or a good read, enhanced by the fireplace that is shared with the interior living space. A large deck on the bay side will be the setting for many indoor-outdoor living experiences, ship tracking! On this same level of the home, the chef will be happy with the updated and perfectly arranged kitchen with custom cabinet layout, propane cooking, full appliance package and open shelving design offers a mix of efficiency and style. A large main level suite is adjacent to full bath, includes a private lounge space. The entire upper level is dedicated to the owner's suite, with private access to the cupola room with more bay views. The bath is luxurious with a large shower, dual vanity and more fine finishes. The lowest level is tucked away and a great semi-private space for guests. Use the fourth bedroom as a gathering zone for this level, perhaps make it the bunk room! The 'south beach' of Scientists Cliffs is in the block. It includes small boat storage area, small craft storage racks, a large beach and community launch on the bay. Gate 'A' is home to the major amenities for the community such as pool, tennis, clubhouse, community gardens and ball field. Enjoy fossil and sharks' teeth hunting, hiking, gardening, a stroll through many community spaces. Revel in the history of Scientists Cliffs, starting with the nearby 436 wooded acres which became the "American Chestnut Land Trust", preserved by founders of the community. The tall cliffs along the edge of the bay contain one of the world's richest fossil deposits from the Miocene period. The cliffs are part of the Calvert Formation. Carcharodon megalodon teeth are found in this area. ALSO FOR SALE-adjacent waterfront lot 2836 Allspice Road MLS # MDCA2021250. Add to your privacy, invest in a site for possible future improvement or conservation.
Sold for $905,000
$905,000
2828 Allspice Rd, Port Republic, MD 20676
4beds
1,963sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1995
0.28 Acres Lot
$929,700 Zestimate®
$461/sqft
$2,686 Estimated rent
Home value
$929,700
$846,000 - $1.02M
$2,686/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 30, 2025 at 01:06pm
Listed by:
Christine McNelis 410-610-4045,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
Bought with:
Colleen Smith, 650285
EXP Realty, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDCA2021248
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Attached Bathroom, Built-in Features, Flooring - Carpet, Primary Bedroom - Sitting Area, Skylight(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Lower
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Lower
Primary bathroom
- Features: Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Countertop(s) - Quartz, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Skylight(s)
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
Bathroom 3
- Features: Countertop(s) - Quartz, Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Flooring - Solid Hardwood
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters, Dining Area, Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Kitchen - Propane Cooking, Lighting - Pendants
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Fireplace - Gas
- Level: Main
Screened porch
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace - Gas
- Level: Main
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Exposed Beams, Open Floorplan, Kitchen - Gourmet, Primary Bath(s), Primary Bedroom - Bay Front, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), Dry Wall, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wood Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Carpet, Wood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Casement, Skylight(s), Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments
- Basement: Full,Finished,Garage Access,Interior Entry,Improved,Heated,Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Double Sided, Glass Doors, Gas/Propane, Mantel(s), Stone
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,688
- Total interior livable area: 1,963 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,512
- Finished area below ground: 451
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Storage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Asphalt, Circular Driveway, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Screened, Wrap Around, Screened Porch
- Exterior features: Chimney Cap(s), Lighting
- Pool features: Community
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Panoramic, Scenic Vista, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Water
- Waterfront features: Bayfront, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Waterski/Wakeboard, Swimming Allowed, Sail, Bay
- Body of water: Chesapeake Bay
- Frontage length: Water Frontage Ft: 85
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Premium, Private, Rear Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 0501048023
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin/Lodge,Post & Beam
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1995
- Major remodel year: 2017
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Septic Tank
- Water: Community
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Propane, Cable
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Pool
Location
- Region: Port Republic
- Subdivision: Scientists Cliffs
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $282 monthly
- Amenities included: Beach Access, Community Center, Jogging Path, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Baseball Field, Basketball Court, Boat Ramp
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Management, Pool(s)
- Association name: SCIENTIST CLIFFS ASSOCIATION
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2025 | Sold | $905,000+6.5%$461/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDCA2021248 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2025 | Contingent | $850,000$433/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDCA2021248 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $850,000$433/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDCA2021248 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2025 | Listing removed | $850,000$433/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDCA2020248 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $850,000+88.9%$433/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #MDCA2020248 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,899 +3.2% | $546,667 +3.2% |
| 2024 | $5,718 +5.9% | $529,900 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,400 +2% | $519,700 -1.9% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 20676
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Barstow Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 6.2 mi
- 7/10Calvert Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.7 mi
- 6/10Calvert High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Calvert
- High: Calvert
- District: Calvert 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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- Maryland
- Calvert County
- Port Republic
- 20676
- 2828 Allspice Rd