Known by Marylanders as The Sailing Capital of the east coast, Annapolis is the state capital of Maryland located at the mouth of the Severn River, 26 miles south of Baltimore and about 35 miles east of Washington D.C. It is best known for its sailing and as the home of The United States Naval Academy. Annapolis Real Estate Market Information
In January of 2010 median home price in Annapolis, MD (zip 21409 area) was $420,000., an increase of 7.69% from January of 2009. There were 9 home sales, the highest priced home sold for $859,900. The lowest priced home sold for $269,500. There are still real estate deals in the county, but you need a local market expert to help you. McCollough & Associates has been in the real estate business in Severn Park since 1992. For true local and knowledgeable service in the Anne Arundel County Market area, contact us direct at 410-544-8500.
Annapolis Schools
Annapolis is served by the Anne Arundel County School system and has nine elementary and three secondary public schools; there are also excellent private schools within the community. Annapolis also has two private schools and one parochial school. Post-secondary education is available at St. John's College, Anne Arundel Community College, and the United States Naval Academy.
There are still real estate deals in this city but you need a local market expert to help you. For true local and knowledgeable service in the greater Annapolis real estate market, contact broker, David McCollough directly at 410-544-8500 or Info@chesapeakebayrealtors.com.
Annapolis Recreation
Annapolis has a thriving community theatre scene which includes two venues in the historic district. Outdoor recreation is easy to acces swith 96 acres of the City in parkland, Quiet Water Park on the north shore of the South River nearby Truxtun Park with 70 acres of outdoor activities including tennis, basketball, outdoor swimming, and outdoor playing fields and one indoor facility. And you can't visit Annapolis without joining in the favorite past time for Annapolis residents - sailing. Annapolis, in addition to being the State Capital, claims to be the "Sailing Capital" of America. There is a water depth at City Dock of 10 feet with a 110-foot turning area, and the Severn River's average depth is 18 feet with creeks running at depths of 4 to 11 feet. Mooring balls and water taxi services make it an easy place to visit by water. Annapolis is surrounded by the South River and Severn River which both feed into the Chesapeake Bay. |