Solomons Real Estate
Greetings from Solomons, MarylandHistoric Solomons Island is a quiet waterfront community in Calvert County. The Island is 62 miles south of Washington, DC,. where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Patuxent River. Solomons real estate is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful Islands in the state of Maryland. Life here is full of year-round excitement. Solomons is a place of unspoiled beauty and lovely charm.
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These local areas provide many of the wonderful amenities Southern Maryland is known for such as great schools, safe neighborhoods, active communities, outdoor recreation and so much more!
You'll find Solomons real estate in the southern tip of Calvert County in Southern Maryland along Highway 4 with many lovely homes to choose from. Single-family homes start in the low $300,000s and end in the mid $1-million.
History of Solomons IslandThe area of Solomons Island was settled during colonial times and has been known by two other names before it was known as Solomons: Bourne's Island and Somervell's Island. The Webster family opened the Island's first grocery store. As it was the only one in the area, it became a profitable business. Since land was so cheap and the business was doing so well, the Webster family bought most of the land in the area.
The Island became known as Solomons Island in the 19th century, named after Isaac Solomon, a Baltimore businessman who created a cannery on the Island after the Civil War. Isaac Solomon's home still stands on the island's front side. Also, shipyards were developed around this same time to support the Island's fishing fleet. Famous for its bugeyes, the Marsh Shipyard also built sloops and schooners. In the War of 1812, Commodore Joshua Barney sailed his flotilla on the Chesapeake Bay to attack British vessels.
The Island was home to the Allied command during World War II. It was used for training amphibious invasion forces. What they learned from this proved invaluable on D-Day at Guadalcanal, Tarawa and many other military operations. At nearby Patuxent River, three naval bases were built, which made a large contribution to the war effort and brought several new jobs to Solomons Island residents. More than 60,000 other troops trained on the Island during the war. Most of the troops were sent to fight in the Pacific Ocean at Solomons Islands.
 Solomons Island real estate was mostly an isolated boat-building town until 1977, when the Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge was built, leading from Solomons Island to the Patuxent Naval Air Station and Saint Mary's County, Maryland.
Education in SolomonsThe Calvert County Public Schools system serves Solomons Island residents. The school system provides some of the best schools in the state. There are 13 elementary schools, six middle schools and four high schools in the district.
Solomons Island TreasuresSolomons Island real estate is the perfect place for recreation and activities. Discover nature at its best and comb the beaches for ancient sharks' teeth. Enjoy a bike ride or a leisurely stroll around the Island. Catch a concert. Watch the sun as it dances on the waters from the Riverwalk. Wander around the many gift shops, all unique in their own way. Enjoy a seafood feast at any of the Island's casual restaurants or try your hand catching your own meal. Rent a boat or hop a jet ski. The possibilities are endless.
 If you like lighthouses, visit the last remaining working lighthouse: Drum Point Lighthouse. It's the last of many lighthouses that once dotted the Chesapeake Bay. Drum Point Lighthouse is located at the Calvert Marine Museum, which also provides tours of Cove Point Lighthouse a few miles away. The museum is open year-round, everyday.
Solomons Island residents enjoy community events such as the Taste of Solomons in late winter, the 4th of July Celebration, the Solomons Christmas Walk in December and other year-round festivals at Annmarie Garden. The fall months are wonderfully quiet and colorful. Visit the Solomons Calendar of Events for a list and details of local events in Solomons real estate.
Whether you come by car or boat, you will see that your journey was well worth it. Solomons Island real estate is a great place to explore Calvert County year-round. You will alway have something to see and do here.
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Solomons Demographics:
Population: 1,536
Median Household Income:
$62,100
Median Home Value:
$418,900
Solomons Taxes:
Sales: 6.0%
Income: 6.75%
Solomons Real Estate
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