8 Shawnee Rd

Cambridge, MD 21613

$399,900
Price
3
Beds
2,356 Sq. Ft.
$170 / Sq. Ft.
2,356
Sq. Ft.
$170
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Tucked within the highly sought-after Algonquin community just beyond Cambridge city limits, this exceptional property offers the perfect blend of lifestyle, location, and value—enjoy lower county taxes while benefiting from public water and sewer service. Algonquin is known as one of the area’s premier neighborhoods, with mature pine trees, a mix of waterfront and inland homes, and outstanding community amenities including two waterfront lots—one featuring a community pier, boat ramp, and trailer...Tucked within the highly sought-after Algonquin community just beyond Cambridge city limits, this exceptional property offers the perfect blend of lifestyle, location, and value—enjoy lower county taxes while benefiting from public water and sewer service. Algonquin is known as one of the area’s premier neighborhoods, with mature pine trees, a mix of waterfront and inland homes, and outstanding community amenities including two waterfront lots—one featuring a community pier, boat ramp, and trailer storage for easy access to the water. Designed with outdoor living and entertaining in mind, this home is your private summer retreat. The beautifully appointed, fully fenced backyard showcases a heated in-ground saltwater pool, complete with an adjacent pool house with bath. A spacious deck, shaded tiki area, and seamless connection to the sunroom/screened porch create the ultimate setting for gatherings or quiet relaxation. Even the gas grill is included and connected to a direct propane line—ready for effortless cookouts all season long. Inside, the home offers thoughtful design and quality craftsmanship throughout. The recently updated primary suite is a true sanctuary, featuring a private balcony overlooking the pool and backyard, walk-in closets, and a luxurious spa-inspired bath with dual vanities, bidet, air-jetted tub, and a walk-in shower with body sprayers, handheld, and rain shower. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath—each with hardwood flooring—complete the upper level. The main level welcomes you with a charming foyer featuring wood parquet flooring, leading to a spacious living room, formal dining room, and a kitchen that opens to the inviting family room with a brick fireplace and gas log set. The versatile sunroom with vinyl window system easily converts to a screened porch for summer enjoyment, while a propane gas stove/heater extends its use through the cooler months. A powder room completes the first floor. Additional highlights include a 2-car garage with a separate washer and dryer—perfect for pool towels, outdoor gear, or work clothes—keeping the main living areas pristine. Custom built by a respected local builder as his personal residence, the home reflects enduring quality with details such as marble window sills and timeless finishes throughout. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this exceptional property your own—just in time to enjoy everything it has to offer this summer. Schedule your private tour today and start living the Eastern Shore lifestyle at its finest.
  1. Listed by Sharon Spedden • Sharon Real Estate P.C.
    P: (410)-215-2774 sharon@sharonre.com

Property Details for 8 Shawnee Road

Tax ID Number
1007109172
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Split Level
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 05/06/2026 04:48 PM

Property Details for 8 Shawnee Road

StatusActive Under Contract
MLS #MDDO2012152
Days on Market1
Taxes$3,435 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1964
Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,000 SF
CountyDorchester County
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Building Information for 8 Shawnee Road

Stories2Year Built1964Building Size-Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,000 SF

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Property Information for 8 Shawnee Road

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: DORCHESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121139665361
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: SANDY HILL (DORCHESTER MD)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: MACE'S LANE (DORCHESTER MD)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: CAMBRIDGE-SOUTH DORCHESTER (DORCHESTER MD)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: DORCHESTER
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Access Features: Boat - Powered, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Personal Watercraft (PWC)
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Navigable Water: Yes
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water Body Name: JENKINS CREEK
  • Water Body Type: Creek
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
  • Mean Low Water Feet: 2.00
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $284,200
  • Year Assessed: 2026
  • County Tax: $3,435
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $223,300
  • Land Assessed Value: $60,900
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: No
  • Land Use Code: R
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: SR
  • Tax Lot: 4
  • School Tax: $0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Sun/Florida Room, Primary Bathroom
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attached Bathroom, Balcony Access, Bathroom - Jetted Tub, Flooring - HardWood, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
Room 2
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Balcony Access, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Bathroom - Jetted Tub, Countertop(s) - Granite, Flooring - Ceramic Tile
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 5
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 6
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 7
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Kitchen - Eat-in
Room 8
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - Carpet
Room 9
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Wood
Room 10
  • Room Type: Sun/Florida Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
Building Info
Building Info
  • Builder Name: Wigs Brohawn
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 2017
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,356.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,356.00
  • Total SQFT: 2,356.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Blown-In Insulation, Brick, Shake Siding
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8048/8656/0216/804886560216_512_384_WM_0-tXaQNOJUtBWcHQ.jpg
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Cabana/Pool House, Shed
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Fencing: Privacy, Wood, Rear
  • Parcel ID: 5308338
  • Additional Parcels: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Off Street - # of Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Jetted Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Fireplace - Glass Doors, Wood
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater - High-Efficiency, Water Heater - Tankless
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Window Features: Double Pane, Bay/Bow, Replacement, Screens
  • Laundry Type: Has Laundry, Main Floor, Upper Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Exterior Features: BBQ Grill, Exterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s)
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Balcony, Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Personal Pool Features: Heated, In Ground, Saltwater
  • Community Docks Count: 1
  • Horse: No
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Phone Available, Propane, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ductless/Mini-Split, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Hot Water: Bottled Gas, Propane, Tankless
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Internet Services: Fiber Optic
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Mid-Shore Board of REALTORS

Property History for 8 Shawnee Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 6, 2026

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #MDDO2012152

—
May 6, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDDO2012152

$399,900—
Sep 30, 2003

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #122310974

$190,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/06/2026

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #MDDO2012152

—
05/06/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDDO2012152

$399,900
09/30/2003

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #122310974

$190,000

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Public Records for 8 Shawnee Road

Taxable ValueLand$60,900Additions$239,900Total$300,800
Tax Record2025$3,495 ($291 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,356 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,356 SqFtStories2Lot Size12,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1964ZoningSRCountyDORCHESTERAPN07-109172Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 8 Shawnee Road

This home is within Dorchester County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Sandy Hill Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Mace's Lane Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School
Public - 9 to 12
Judith P. Hoyer Early Childhood Center
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Sandy Hill Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Mace's Lane Middle School
Public6 to 8

Cambridge-South Dorchester High School
Public9 to 12

Judith P. Hoyer Early Childhood Center
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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