Cecil County, Maryland
Charlestown Real Estate and Local Guide
Charlestown is a small waterfront town where the North East River meets the Chesapeake Bay, established in 1742 as a colonial port and now known for its historic district and river marinas. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Charlestown best.
About the area
Living in Charlestown, MD
Founded in 1742 as the oldest town in Cecil County and briefly its county seat, with a colonial historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.
The housing market
Homes in Charlestown
- About 87% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 91% of homes are single-family detached houses.
- The median home value is about $361,300.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Charlestown home
Charlestown Historic District
National Register district of about 150 buildings from the colonial port era
Indian Queen Tavern
Circa-1740 tavern regarded as the town's most significant historic building
Charlestown Wharf
Reproduction of the 1742 colonial wharf on the North East River
Avalon Park
Waterfront park with an events stage at Water Street and Louisa Lane
Sandy Beach
Town beach on the North East River with views of the Elk Neck Peninsula
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.