Welcome to 279 S. Somerset Ave in Crisfield, Maryland – where small-town living meets the heart of Chesapeake Bay culture. This well-maintained property offers a great blend of functionality, outdoor space, and proximity to some of Crisfield’s most beloved attractions, like Jane’s Island State Park and the Marina that hosts the famous National Hard Crab Derby. Property Highlights: Three storage sheds including a 10×12 shed converted into a chicken coop with a cement pad floor, a 7×7 resin shed, and an 8×15 resin shed elevated on a 2-ft platform—ideal for storage, hobbies, or gardening. Outdoor upgrades like privacy fencing along the side yard (converted into a BBQ area) and a chain-link fence enclosing the backyard. Equipped with an EV charger—ready for your electric vehicle needs. Just minutes from downtown Crisfield, Somers Cove Marina, and the passenger ferry to Smith Island Close to Jane’s Island State Park, offering over 30 miles of water trails for kayaking, crabbing, fishing, and peaceful nature exploration About Crisfield: Known as the “Crab Capital of the World,” Crisfield is a vibrant waterfront town where traditions like seafood feasts, boat parades, and community festivals are part of everyday life. Don’t miss the National Hard Crab Derby—a Labor Day weekend celebration full of races, pageants, parades, and local pride. Enjoy year-round events, fresh seafood from local markets, and breathtaking Chesapeake Bay sunsets. Whether you're looking to homestead, enjoy a quiet coastal lifestyle, or just want room to spread out with easy access to outdoor adventures, this home offers it all. Schedule your private tour today and come discover why so many love calling Crisfield home.
For sale
Price cut: $10K (7/28)
$130,000
279 S Somerset Ave, Crisfield, MD 21817
3beds
1,128sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
9,000 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$115/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Chain-link fence
- 32 days
- on Zillow |
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 08, 2025 at 03:00pm
Listed by:
Jennifer Whittington 443-397-0451,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. 4105463211,
Listing Team: Lighthouse Group Of Delmarva
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDSO2006150

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry
Bedroom 1
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 10
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 11
Laundry
- Features: Flooring - Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 162 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 X 9
Living room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 13
Heating
- Heat Pump, Propane
Cooling
- Ductless, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,128
- Total interior livable area: 1,128 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,128
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Off Street, Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Wood,Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 9,000 Square Feet
- Features: Cleared
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 2012001134
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse/National Folk
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Asbestos, Stick Built
- Foundation: Block, Crawl Space
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Crisfield
- Municipality: Crisfield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $115/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $75,400
- Annual tax amount: $748
- Date on market: 7/10/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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