An Estate of Enduring Distinction There are homes designed for a moment, and there are homes designed to transcend one. Set on three expertly landscaped acres in prestigious Lyons Creek Hundred, this exceptional all-brick residence is a testament to an era of custom homebuilding when craftsmanship, proportion and permanence mattered. Encompassing 6,733 total square feet, the home possesses a presence that is immediately felt—and a quality increasingly difficult to replicate. The arrival is appropriately memorable. A soaring foyer and dramatic double staircase establish the home's sense of scale, while beautifully proportioned rooms, custom built-ins and three fireplaces lend warmth and character throughout. Despite its impressive size, the residence retains an inviting quality, balancing grand spaces for entertaining with rooms intended for comfortable everyday living. At the heart of the home, the updated kitchen pairs timeless design with modern refinement, incorporating granite and quartz surfaces, updated appliances and generous workspace. The main-level primary suite creates a private retreat apart from the home's five upper-level bedrooms, providing both luxury and the long-term convenience of main-level living. Six bedrooms, six full baths and two half baths allow the home to accommodate family and guests exceptionally well, while the finished lower level introduces an entirely different dimension. A substantial recreation and entertaining area with wet bar is joined by an exercise room and private sauna—creating a destination within the home for relaxation, wellness and leisure. Beyond the interiors, the grounds unfold as a private resort. The inground pool is framed by a handsome slate patio and surrounded by mature, professionally designed landscaping. A pergola and covered gazebo create inviting places to gather in the shade, while a separate pool house with a full bath provides an uncommon level of convenience for swimmers and guests. The result is an outdoor environment equally suited to quiet summer afternoons and memorable celebrations. A three-car garage and separate workshop provide generous space for automobiles, collections and hobbies, while geothermal heating adds thoughtful efficiency to a residence of this scale. Perhaps most remarkable is the sense of privacy and permanence found here while remaining exceptionally connected. Washington, D.C. is approximately 30 minutes away, with Annapolis and Alexandria each about 45 minutes from home. Meticulously maintained and thoughtfully updated through the years, this is not a property that depends upon trends to make an impression. Its appeal lies in something far more enduring: beautiful proportions, substantial construction, gracious grounds and the unmistakable character of a home created to last. This is the kind of residence that becomes part of a family's story—a timeless estate to experience, remember and pass from one generation to the next.
For sale
$1,990,000
2230 Shields Dr, Dunkirk, MD 20754
6beds
5,802sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1986
3 Acres Lot
$1,884,300 Zestimate®
$343/sqft
$13/mo HOA
What's special
Three fireplacesAll-brick residenceFinished lower levelDramatic double staircaseGranite and quartz surfacesThree expertly landscaped acresCustom built-ins
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Gail Nyman 301-802-6542,
RE/MAX United Real Estate 301-702-4200
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDCA2029218
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 4
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 350 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 25
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 15
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 15
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 55 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 X 11
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 16
Bedroom 5
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 14
Bedroom 6
- Level: Upper
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 16
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 17
Bathroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 X 12
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 16
Breakfast room
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 11
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 16
Exercise room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 15
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 20
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 289 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 X 17
Half bath
- Level: Main
- Area: 24 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 3 X 8
Half bath
- Level: Main
- Area: 20 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 X 4
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 14
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 15
Other
- Features: Wet Bar
- Level: Lower
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 10
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 10
Recreation room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 513 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 X 27
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 325 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 25
Utility room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 465 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 31
Heating
- Heat Pump, Geothermal
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Central Vacuum, Cooktop, Down Draft, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Ice Maker, Double Oven, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Trash Compactor, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-in Features, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Chair Railings, Crown Molding, Curved Staircase, Double/Dual Staircase, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Table Space, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-In Closet(s), 9'+ Ceilings, Tray Ceiling(s), 2 Story Ceilings
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Wood
- Doors: Double Entry, Six Panel, French Doors
- Basement: Heated,Interior Entry,Partially Finished,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Mantel(s), Marble
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,733
- Total interior livable area: 5,802 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,872
- Finished area below ground: 930
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Asphalt, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape, Lighting, Flood Lights, Rain Gutters, Outdoor Shower, Play Equipment, Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Water Fountains
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Private
- Spa features: Bath
Lot
- Size: 3 Acres
- Features: Backs to Trees, Interior Lot, Private
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 0503093247
- Zoning: A
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Transitional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1986
Details
- Builder model: Custom
- Builder name: Stone
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Exists
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Exterior Cameras, Fire Sprinkler System
- Subdivision: Lyons Creek Hundred
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance
- HOA fee: $160 annually
- HOA name: LCHHOA
Location
- Region: Dunkirk
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $343/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,388,667
- Annual tax amount: $15,003
- Date on market: 8/12/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$1,884,300
$1.79M - $1.98M
$5,443/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,990,000+80.9%$343/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDCA2029218 Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2015 | Sold | $1,100,000+4.8%$190/sqft |
Source:  Long & Foster Broker Feed #MDCA107186_100 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2004 | Sold | $1,050,000$181/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,593 +7.9% | $1,352,500 +7.9% |
| 2024 | $13,525 +12.8% | $1,253,433 +8.6% |
| 2023 | $11,994 +9.4% | $1,154,367 +9.4% |
| 2022 | $10,965 +2.1% | $1,055,300 +2.1% |
| 2021 | $10,736 +1.7% | $1,033,333 +2.2% |
| 2020 | $10,559 +1.7% | $1,011,367 +2.2% |
| 2019 | $10,379 | $989,400 |
| 2018 | $10,379 -1.4% | $989,400 |
| 2017 | $10,527 -1.1% | $989,400 -1.4% |
| 2016 | $10,649 | $1,003,700 |
| 2015 | $10,649 | $1,003,700 |
| 2014 | $10,649 | $1,003,700 -4.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,046,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $1,046,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $1,046,400 -13% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,202,200 +5.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,139,726 +5.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,077,253 +6.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,014,780 +0.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,006,370 +0.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $997,960 +0.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $989,550 +15.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $855,380 +18.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $721,210 +22.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $587,040 |
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Neighborhood: 20754
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Windy Hill Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 4.9 mi
- 8/10Northern Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.2 mi
- 9/10Northern High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Windy Hill
- Middle: Northern
- High: Northern
- District: Calvert County Public Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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