Welcome to Chesapeake Beach, Maryland
Located in Calvert County, Chesapeake Beach is a beautiful bay-side community with places to enjoy and share with your family and friends. Chesapeake Beach real estate offers a quaint, historic setting, perfect surroundings for a great quality of life, secluded beaches and waterfront restaurants for residents to to enjoy all year. The city has expanded out from the intersection of Chesapeake Bay and Fishing Creek. The creek now allows for pleasure craft and fisherman to dock in the town.
At the south end of the town, you will find heavily wooded areas and large sandstone cliffs, which are called Randle Cliffs. These cliffs, along with others, reach as high as 180 feet above the water. Due to freezing, thawing and wave action, these cliffs are constantly eroding, making the sights ever-changing and more beautiful every year.
History of Chesapeake Beach
Chesapeake Beach real estate began as a resort town, which was at the end of the Chesapeake Beach Railway from Washington, DC. During the 1920s, the weekend population of the beach reached well into the 10,000s. Steamer ships from Baltimore and trains from Washington gave visitors easy access to Chesapeake Beach until a hotel fire and the economic depression brought an end to the railroad. In the 1950s, the new construction of the Bay Bridge sent visitors to Ocean City, Maryland instead of Chesapeake Beach. But in time, new roads and highways were constructed, making access easy once more. Today, the old railroad station is a museum that features an old passenger car and historic photos.
At the turn of the new millennium, developments of new condominiums have risen and the additions of a boardwalk and a pier have been completed. The US Naval Research Laboratory is also located amongst Chesapeake Beach real estate. The laboratory experiments with military radar systems and fire suppression.
Education in Chesapeake BeachChesapeake Beach Schools are served by the Calvert County Public School System. The district is made up of 13 elementary schools, six middle schools and four high schools. The city itself has only one school in the city limits. The district is focused on learning. They strive to make sure all students learn the fundamental skills of knowledge and understanding. When students have these foundations in place, they are offered many options of during school, extra-curricular and co-curricular programs. As a result of the district's focused learning, the success of the students show on the state assessments, college entrance exams and other areas of school programs.
Private schools are also available near Chesapeake Beach. There is also a local library. Higher education needs are met by many local colleges and universities near Chesapeake Beach:
- Sojourner College
- University of Maryland
- John Hopkins University
- St. Johns College
- National Louis University
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- Webster University
All of these are within 22 miles of Chesapeake Beach.
Transportation To and From Chesapeake BeachChesapeake Beach homes can easily be accessed via Route 260 from the north and 261 from the south. Several residents commute to Washington DC, which is only 34 miles northwest of Chesapeake Beach. Others travel to Richmond and Baltimore.
Commercial air travel is provided by Ronald Regan Washington National, located in Washington DC. Small public airports in the area are Kentmorr, Freeway, Bay Bridge and PG Airpark. All of these are within 25 miles of Chesapeake Beach.
Activities and Attractions in Chesapeake Beach Chesapeake Beach real estate was designed as a resort town and offers year-round activities with community celebrations for major holidays and other special events. But, when there are no celebrations going on, there are still tons of things to see and do. The beach offers an array of activities for everyone from swimming to boating to water-skiing to sunbathing. The opportunities are endless. Try your luck with the fish on any of the chartered fishing boats or rent your own for a more private trip. Many piers and marinas with docks are here to suit your bay needs. Several of the piers are perfect spots for crabbing.
The community center offers several activities such as basketball, baseball, football, a gymnasium, a game room, meeting rooms, playgrounds, picnic areas, a senior center and much more for all the residents of Chesapeake Beach real estate to enjoy year-round.
The biggest attraction in Chesapeake Beach is the the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum. The construction of the railway began in the late 1800s and the first train arrived in Chesapeake Beach on June 9, 1900 with a full load of passengers. Since the end of the railroad in 1935, the station has been fashioned into a museum, which opened in 1979. The museum offers visitors a step back in history. The museum is open daily from May through September and on weekends from April to October. Best of all, admission is free!
 The Chesapeake Beach Water Park is another great attraction. The park opened in 1995 for the community to have yet another spot to splash around and have fun. There are eight water slides, a lagoon, waterfalls, fountains, a kids activity pool and much more to keep you cool.
The Veterans Memorial Park offers a peaceful setting to remember and honor our national heroes. Visit the Chesapeake Beach Events Calendar for a list and details of local events in Chesapeake Beach real estate.
Chesapeake Beach real estate has it all; great quality of life, small town feel, easy access to big cities, excitement and lots of friendly residents.
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Chesapeake Beach Demographics:
Population: 3,180
Med Household Income:
$87,500
Med Home Value:
$325,500
Chesapeake Beach Taxes:
Sales: 5%
Income: 7.12%
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Chesapeake Utilities:
Cable: Comcast
Electric: BGE
Water/Sewer: Chesapeake Beach Water Services
Trash: Chesapeake Beach Recycling Center
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