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$8,875,000

10770 Rich Neck Rd Claiborne, MD 21624

7 beds
7 full, 1 partial
10,240 sqft
306.0 acres
$867 / sqft
House

Property details

About 10770 Rich Neck Rd

Incredible 300+ acre landmark estate located 5 miles beyond St. Michaels. Over FOUR MILES OF SHORELINE on Eastern Bay, the Miles River and Tilghman Creek. Deep protected anchorage. High land. Sandy beaches. Very livable 10,000+ sq ft home that underwent two-year renovation 2005/2006. 13 ft ceilings on first story and almost10 ft on second story. Formal and informal living areas. Chef's kitchen with vaulted ceiling and excellent light, stainless steel commercial grade appliances, granite countertops. Beautiful draperies throughout the house, and gilded valances in LR. Old wing can serve as caretaker's quarters or home office/conference area or additional BR space. 17 x 16 second story deck off old wing, with outside staircase as well as interior access. Poolside screened porch 17 x 17 with adjacent brick terrace 12 x 26. Front brick floored open porch 12 x 48 with open porch of same size above. Elevator accesses all three stories and is designed for a wheelchair use. Primary bedroom suite has walk-in closets, two large bathrooms, and dressing room with fireplace. Bar off FR has built-ins, two wine refrigerators and an ice machine. Pool 22 x 44 plus apron and brick wall. Pool is long enough for lap swimming. Loop-lock cover is almost new. HIGH SPEED FIBEROPTIC INTERNET SERVICE is available from Easton Velocity. The line has just been run. Owner has not yet connected. Close to the amenities of St. Michaels, with shopping, restaurants and Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. Talbot County has an airport on the northwest edge of Easton. 2700 sq ft caretaker's/guest house remodeled 2004/2005. 9.5 ft ceilings; 15 x 6 foyer; 17x 12 eat-in K; 23' x 19' LR with f/p and built in bookcases; 16 ft sq screened porch with great water view;; half bath.; first floor BR 19 x 13 with f/p and en-suite bath; 2d story has 17x 13 BR with fireplace and en-suite bath, 15 x 13 sitting room, 15 x 14 BR. full bath. "B.A.T" (best available technology) septic system new in 2025. Guest house roof less than two years old. Flower cutting beds, vegetable garden and orchard. Art studio (16 ft square) on high ground close to Tilghman Creek. Extensive barns and sheds, including a barn with 5 stalls, tack room and hayloft. Horse caretaker's apartment near barns. Incredible camellias, flowering trees, Spring bulbs. Woods on Tilghman Point is believed to be "virgin forest". Rich Neck Manor is Talbot County's earliest land grant (1649/1651), The main block of the house was built for Samuel Harrison ca. 1824, Original pine floors, late Federal paneled doors and surrounds, elegant three-story staircase, mantelpieces, etc. The brick dairy (12 x 22) is an architectural "folly" built by Harrison, now used as a chapel. Attached to the Harrison house is a ca. 1740 gambrel-roofed brick kitchen (16 x 36) dating to the days of Matthew Tilghman Ward, while the brick smokehouse (20 x 20), and caretaker/guest house date to ca 1790. Rich Neck Manor was also the home of Revolutionary War patriot Matthew Tilghman. See attachments for history. This property is protected by a land conservation easement and by a MHT historical easement (see documents attached to this listing). The easement holders are helpful with advice and share their knowledge and experience. Hunting is outstanding on this property and the hunting rights are available to buyer. Fishing is unsurpassed, and the Miles River crabs are said to be the largest, heaviest crabs on the Shore. WATER DEPTH: the deepwater harbor is on Tilghman Creek. The "dock" is next to the art studio and consists of a bulkheaded and backfilled area with pilings and slips. It is believed that this area was dredged, but the current depth is uncertain. There is an electronic boat lift here. It has been suggested that the new owner should construct a pier perpendicular to the shore, thereby securing very deep water. The mooring belongs to this property and according to chart has 16 ft mlw. Available partly furnished.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Radiant
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
CoolingCentral Air
Size10,240 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size306 Acres
Year built1824
ParkingOther
MLS #MDTA2010384
WaterfrontRocky Shoreline, Beach
FireplaceMantel(s)
ViewBay, River, Creek/Stream, Other, Garden

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 7
  • Appliances: Range, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior: Attic, Bar, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Elevator, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Primary Bedroom - Bay Front, Recessed Lighting, Sauna, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Window Treatments, Wine Storage, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Mantel(s)
  • Total Bedroom Count: 7
  • Parking: Other
  • Waterfront: Rocky Shoreline, Beach
  • View: Bay, River, Creek/Stream, Other, Garden
  • Exterior: Exterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s), Private Beach, Satellite Dish
  • Architectural Style: Federal, Colonial
  • Heating: Forced Air, Radiant
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $8,875,000
  • Price/SqFt: $866
  • Annual Tax Amount: $29,745
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Lot: Agricultural, Wetlands, Wooded, Pond, Other
  • Directions: call listing agent
  • Year Built: 1824
  • Living Area: 10,240 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 306 Acres
  • MLS Number: MDTA2010384
  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • Office Name: Shoreline Realty
  • Office Phone: (410) 822-7556
  • Office Email: info@shorelinerealty.biz
  • Listing Agent: Robert G Shannahan
  • Agent Phone: (410) 310-5745
  • Agent Email: bob@shorelinerealty.biz

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jan 21, 2004
Home Sold
$3,550,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$3,600,867$29,745
2023$3,477,333$29,745
2022$3,353,800$26,629
2021$3,353,800$25,246
2020$3,353,800$25,032
2019$3,356,500$25,053
2018$3,356,500$24,223
2017$3,356,500$23,038

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

St. Michaels Elementary School

Public District PK-5

5.1 mi

100 Seymour Ave

10

Matapeake Elementary School

Public District PK-5

9.0 mi

651 Romancoke Rd

8

Grasonville Elementary School

Public District PK-5

9.4 mi

5435 Main St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $54,307. The majority of Claiborne, MD residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is married, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

24%
<35k
55%
35k-100k
18%
100k-200k
3%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

33%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
49%
Married, No Kids
12%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

8%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
12%
18-34 yrs old
47%
35-64 yrs old
28%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • HuntingHunting
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating
  • NASCARNASCAR

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • DillardsDillards
  • Dick's Sporting GoodsDick's Sporting Goods
  • Dollar GeneralDollar General

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel
  • Texas RoadhouseTexas Roadhouse
  • ApplebeesApplebees

What do the neighbors drive?

  • CadillacCadillac
  • SubaruSubaru
  • OldsmobileOldsmobile

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • News/Talk/InformationNews/Talk/Information
  • New CountryNew Country
  • Classic CountryClassic Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

Frequently asked questions

About 10770 Rich Neck Rd

The listing price of 10770 Rich Neck Rd property is $8,875,000.

The property 10770 Rich Neck Rd is a house located in Claiborne, Maryland, 21624.

Active Listing: 10770 Rich Neck Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 10770 Rich Neck Rd are: St. Michaels Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Matapeake Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Grasonville Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Matapeake Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Stevensville Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Easton Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), St. Michaels Middle/High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Kent Island High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Easton High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $29,745 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on January 21, 2004 for $3,550,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 10770 Rich Neck Rd has 7 bedrooms and 7 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 10770 Rich Neck Rd is 10,240 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 10770 Rich Neck Rd is 1824.

This home is located at 10770 Rich Neck Rd in Claiborne, MD and zip code 21624. This 10,240 square foot home, which was built in 1824, sits on a 306.00 acre lot. Features: 7 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 11, 2025 and is currently priced at $8,875,000.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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