5979 Lawton Avenue
Rock Hall, MD 21661

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Description

This spectacular waterfront retreat offers over 3,500 square feet of living space on 0.76 acres, ideally located within the town limits of Rock Hall. With an elevator, five bedrooms an office and four and a half baths, there is abundant space for family, guests, and effortless entertaining. The ground level welcomes you with a spacious game room, sitting area, exercise space, and an oversized two-car garage. A split-level entry foyer leads to the main living area, where an open-concept layout seamlessly connects the living and dining rooms. The expansive kitchen with two sinks and wine fridge is designed for both function and gathering, featuring generous cabinetry and ample countertop space. Just off the kitchen, the family room with vaulted ceiling, opens to a screened porch—perfect for enjoying cool breezes and waterfront views. A deck spanning the width of the home provides additional outdoor living space and includes an electric hoist for firewood or groceries. A living room with wood stove, office and full bath complete this level. An elevator provides easy access to the upper floors. Level three showcases a spacious primary suite with stunning creek views and abundant wildlife, along with two additional bedrooms and a full bath. The fourth level offers two more bedrooms and another full bath, creating flexible accommodations for guests or multi-generational living. Every bedroom and living space in the home enjoys water views. For car collectors and hobbyists, the property features a total of four garage spaces, offering exceptional storage for vehicles, boats, and recreational toys. The two car detached garage is heated. This is a rare opportunity to own a spacious waterfront home with panoramic views, versatile living areas, and in-town convenience.

Features

• Property Type: Single Family Home
• Sub Type: Detached
• Listing Status: Active
• County/Area: Kent County
• Zip Code: 21661
• Year Built: 1994
• Subdivision/Neighborhood: Town Of Rock Hall
• School District: Kent County Public Schools
• Elementary School: Rock Hall
• Middle School: Kent County
• High School: Kent County
• Sq.Ft.: 3,527 sq ft
• Style: Coastal, Traditional
• Stories: 4 Story
• Total Rooms: 19
• Bedrooms: 4
• Full Baths: 5
• Half Baths: 1
• Garage: 4 Car, Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
• # of Parking Spaces: 8
• Fireplace: Wood, 1
• Lot Size: 0.76 acres
• Accessibility: Elevator
• Baths: 6
• View: Creek/Stream, Water, Scenic Vista
• Waterfront: Private Access, Canoe/Kayak, Boat - Powered, Private Dock Site, 105 Ft.
• Zoning: MREC, Maritime Recreation
• Above Grade Finished Area: 3527
• Above Grade Finished Area Source: Estimated
• Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
• Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1050
• Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square Feet
• Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked, WaterHeater, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer
• Area Total: 4577
• Area Total Source: Estimated
• Assessment Year: 2026
• Below Grade Area Total Source: Assessor
• Below Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
• Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
• Below Grade Unfinished Area Source: Assessor
• Below Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square Feet
• Body Of Water: Swan Creek
• Central Air: Yes
• City Town Tax: 1956
• City Town Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
• Construction Materials: Frame, Stick Built, Vinyl Siding
• Cooling: Central A/C
• Cooling Fuel: Electric
• Country: US
• County Tax: 5838
• County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
• Directions: Rt. 20 into Rock Hall. Turn right at the end of Rt. 20 onto Lawton Ave. Take the private road on right. Last driveway on the private road.
• Dock Slip Conveyance Multi: Physical Dock/Slip Conveys
• Dock Type And Features: Material - Treated Lumber, Pier (Perpendicular), Hoist/Lift Manual
• Docks: 1
• Electric Average Monthly: 314
• Electric Last 12 Months: 3762
• Elevators: 1
• Exterior Features: Boat Storage, Exterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s), Secure Storage
• Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
• Foundation Details: Slab, Concrete Perimeter
• Garage SQFT: 1050
• Heating: Heat Pump(s)
• Heating Fuel: Electric, Propane - Leased, Wood
• Hot Water: Electric
• In City Limits: Yes
• Interior Features: Carpet, Combination Dining/Living, Elevator, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Store/Office, Stove - Wood, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
• Internet Services: Broadband, Cable, Fiber Optic
• Laundry Type: Has Laundry, Upper Floor
• List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Den, Foyer, Exercise Room, Office, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
• Listing Locale: 200004363592
• Living Area Source: Estimated
• Location Type: Creek/Stream
• Lot Dimensions Source: Estimated
• Lot Features: Stream/Creek
• Lot Size Source: Assessor
• Lot Size Square Feet: 33207
• Lot Size Units: Square Feet
• Lower Level 1 Half Baths: 1
• Lower Level 1 Total Baths: 1
• Lower Levels Total Baths: 1
• Lower Levels Total Half Baths: 1
• Main Level Full Baths: 1
• Main Level Total Baths: 1
• Main Type: Residential
• Mean Low Water Feet: 2
• Municipal Trash: Yes
• Navigable Water: Yes
• Num Attached Garage Spaces: 2
• Num Detached Garage Spaces: 2
• Num Driveway Spaces: 4
• Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
• Other Structures List: Garages
• Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
• Parking Features: Gravel Driveway
• Parking Types: Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Driveway
• Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Screened, Enclosed
• Possession: Settlement
• Property Condition: Very Good
• Road Frontage Size: 100
• Road Responsibility: Private
• Road Surface Type: Gravel
• Sale Type: Standard
• Security Features: Exterior Cameras, Smoke Detector
• Sewer: Public Sewer
• Slips: 2
• Tax Annual Amount: 7795
• Tax Lot: 1
• Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2712
• Tax Year: 2025
• Tidal Water: Yes
• Total Stories: 4
• Total Taxes Payment Frequency: Annually
• Upper Level 1 Bedrooms: 2
• Upper Level 1 Full Baths: 3
• Upper Level 1 Total Baths: 3
• Upper Level 2 Bedrooms: 2
• Upper Level 2 Full Baths: 1
• Upper Level 2 Total Baths: 1
• Upper Levels Total Baths: 4
• Upper Levels Total Bedrooms: 4
• Upper Levels Total Full Baths: 4
• Utilities: Propane, Cable TV Available
• Water Access: Yes
• Water Average Monthly: 70
• Water Body Type: Cove
• Water Frontage: 105
• Water Last 12 Months: 840
• Water Oriented: Yes
• Water Source: Public
• Window Features: Double Hung, Screens, Skylights
• Year Built Source: Assessor