





Description
Rare opportunity to own and develop what many consider the best and most visible intersection in the city—located at the corner of Washington Street and High Street, the first major intersection entering town from the country. The property is bordered on three sides, including a city-owned paper street with existing infrastructure, offering additional flexibility and potential. Both the Owner and the City...Prime Ground-Floor Development Opportunity at One of the City’s Highest-Traffic Intersections
Rare opportunity to own and develop what many consider the best and most visible intersection in the city—located at the corner of Washington Street and High Street, the first major intersection entering town from the country. The property is bordered on three sides, including a city-owned paper street with existing infrastructure, offering additional flexibility and potential. Both the Owner and the City are highly motivated to see this site developed. Zoning & Development Potential Recently rezoned to DWDD (Downtown Waterfront Development District) Permitted uses include: Commercial, Residential, Mixed-use
Multi-story buildings, Mini grocery store And many other allowed uses. Property Details - Four parcels totaling approx. 61,474 ± sq. ft.. Option to develop the entire site or subdivide and sell portions
Existing electric, water, and sewer already on site. Cleared by MDE (documentation available)
Location Highlights - Rapidly transitioning neighborhood with new construction and extensive rehabilitation underway 2-minute drive down High Street to historic downtown featuring restaurants, shopping, and preserved architecture One additional minute to the marina, lighthouse, boating, and the waters of the Choptank River. Washington Street provides direct access to Route 50, enhancing regional connectivity
Additional Notes - Choose your own development concept or review the owner’s proposed concept (available upon request). This is a rare, high-visibility development site in an up-and-coming area with strong municipal support and flexible zoning—ideal for investors, developers, or mixed-use visionaries.
- Listed by Anthony Golden • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed RealtyP: (410)-524-7625 tony@oceancity4sales.com
- Listed by Alexander Piela • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed RealtyP: (410)-289-2539 alex.piela@penfedrealty.com
Property Details for High Street
Property Details for High Street
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | MDDO2011354 |
| Days on Market | 18 |
| Taxes | $263 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Land |
| MLS Type | Land / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | - |
| Lot Size | 1.41 AC |
| County | Dorchester County |
Location
Building Information for High Street
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$2,459 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
$2,437
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Property Information for High Street
- In City Limits: Yes
- School District Name: DORCHESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121139665361
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: DORCHESTER
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Assessed Value: $14,000
- Year Assessed: 2025
- County Tax: $150
- Improvement Assessed Value: $0
- City Town Tax: $113
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: C
- Agricultural Tax Due: No
- Zoning: D
- School Tax: $0
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- Farm Land Preservation Y/N: No
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Current Use: Commercial
- Parcel ID: 5312392
- Additional Parcels: Yes
- Addl Parcels Descrp: parcel 2088, parcel 2091, parcel 2092, total sq. footage 61,473
- Ground Rent Exists: No
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Property History for High Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDDO2011354 | $500,000 | — |
| Jan 14, 2005 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDDO121314 | — | |
| Jul 13, 2004 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDDO121314 | $198,075 | — |
| Jul 22, 2002 | Expired BRIGHT #MDDO111850 | — | |
| Sep 6, 2000 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDDO118536 | — | |
| Aug 30, 2000 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDDO118542 | — | |
| Jul 31, 2000 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDDO118524 | — | |
| Jul 12, 2000 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDDO118552 | — | |
| Jul 23, 1999 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDDO118530 | — | |
| Jul 23, 1999 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDDO118548 | — | |
| Jul 23, 1999 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDDO118542 | $23,500 | — |
| Jul 23, 1999 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDDO118552 | $23,500 | — |
| Jul 23, 1999 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDDO111850 | $500,000 | — |
| Jul 23, 1999 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDDO118530 | $23,500 | — |
| Jul 23, 1999 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDDO118548 | $23,500 | — |
| Jul 23, 1999 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDDO118524 | $23,500 | — |
| Jul 23, 1999 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDDO118536 | $23,500 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 01/11/2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDDO2011354 | $500,000 |
| 01/14/2005 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDDO121314 | — |
| 07/13/2004 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDDO121314 | $198,075 |
| 07/22/2002 | Expired BRIGHT #MDDO111850 | — |
| 09/06/2000 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDDO118536 | — |
| 08/30/2000 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDDO118542 | — |
| 07/31/2000 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDDO118524 | — |
| 07/12/2000 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDDO118552 | — |
| 07/23/1999 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDDO118530 | — |
| 07/23/1999 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #MDDO118548 | — |
| 07/23/1999 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDDO118542 | $23,500 |
| 07/23/1999 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDDO118552 | $23,500 |
| 07/23/1999 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDDO111850 | $500,000 |
| 07/23/1999 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDDO118530 | $23,500 |
| 07/23/1999 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDDO118548 | $23,500 |
| 07/23/1999 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDDO118524 | $23,500 |
| 07/23/1999 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #MDDO118536 | $23,500 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near High Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Private - | K to 5 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Choptank Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Mace's Lane Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Cambridge Christian Academy PrivateK 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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