Calvert County Real Estate
Calvert County, the smallest
county in Southern Maryland, is one of the fastest growing counties
in the State. Located only 46 miles from Washington, D.C., it
retains its rural character and agrarian roots, offering good
schools, a clean environment and good quality of life. Calvert is a
peninsula, bounded by the Chesapeake Bay on the east and the
Patuxent River on the west. Steep cliffs and woods predominate on
the bay side while along the Patuxent, rolling fields slip gently
down to the river. The County's many creeks provide refuge for
wildlife as well as scenic areas for boating and fishing. Containing
approximately 219 square miles, the County is nine miles wide at its
widest point, and 35 miles from the Anne Arundel line to Solomons.
Prince Frederick, the County seat, is located 35 miles southeast of
Washington, D.C., and 55 miles south of Baltimore. There are two
incorporated towns in Calvert County: North Beach and Chesapeake
Beach, located on the bay at the northeast corner of the county. In
addition, the Comprehensive Plan identifies seven "town centers."
These include (from north to south) Dunkirk, Owings, Huntingtown,
Prince Frederick, St. Leonard, Lusby, and Solomons.
