What you should know.
- Water access
- South River, Selby Bay, Beverly Beach community piers and waterfront lots
- Submarkets
- Selby-on-the-Bay, Londontowne, Beverly Beach, South River Colony, Riva
- Commute
- 15 min to Annapolis, 35 min to DC, 25 min to BWI
- Schools
- South River HS feeder pattern, well-regarded across Anne Arundel County
Typical pricing
$500K–$850K for typical single family · $1M–$2.5M+ on the South River
Who's buying here.
Families priced out of Severna Park or central Annapolis, water-lifestyle buyers, sailors and South River boaters, and investors targeting renovation flips on older water-privileged stock.
Samantha's read on this market.
"Edgewater is one of those markets where the addresses tell only part of the story — a half-mile difference can put you on a community pier with deeded water access or in a landlocked subdivision with no rights at all. Samantha verifies HOA water rights and slip availability before any Edgewater offer because that one detail moves comps by $100K+." — Samantha Allen, Maryland #5016504
Questions clients ask about Edgewater.
What's the typical home price in Edgewater, MD?
Most single-family homes trade between $500K and $850K. South River waterfront properties typically start around $1M and can clear $2.5M+ for direct deepwater access. Water-privileged community-pier homes carry a meaningful premium over landlocked addresses.
Is Edgewater a good alternative to Annapolis?
For many buyers, yes. Edgewater offers comparable South River water access and the same school county, typically at a 15–25% discount to central Annapolis pricing, with a quieter residential feel. The trade-off is a short bridge commute back into the city for restaurants and retail.
What schools serve Edgewater?
Most of Edgewater feeds into the South River High School pattern, which is well-regarded across Anne Arundel County. Always verify the specific school assignment for any address — zoning lines do shift between elementary attendance areas.
Are flips viable in Edgewater?
Yes, particularly cosmetic-to-moderate renovations on 1960s–1990s single-family stock in water-privileged communities. The exit pricing is reliable thanks to South River demand. Verify community pier rights and any HOA restrictions before underwriting.