Calling all investors, second-home seekers, and visionaries—this is the project you’ve been waiting for! AND it just got better with a price improvement!! Located just steps from the water in the charming community of Idlewilde, this 2-bedroom cottage-style home sits on a rare double lot with Chesapeake Bay views from the backyard and access to fantastic community amenities. While the property needs renovation—including electric installation, structural repairs, and cosmetic updates—the bones are there and the potential is undeniable. Whether you are looking to build instant equity, create a weekend getaway, or flip for profit, this home offers the canvas to make it happen. Enjoy the laid-back waterfront lifestyle with access to a community fishing pier, open lawn area, beach, and playground just down the street. A newer well is already in place, adding to the property's value and convenience. This is not just a project—it’s a chance to create something special in a peaceful coastal setting. Bring your vision, your toolbox, and your ambition. Properties with this kind of potential in Shady Side do not last. Schedule your showing today and turn this opportunity into your next success story. **Please note square footage is estimated, buyer to perform own due diligence**
For sale
Price cut: $30K (7/26)
$275,000
4725 Idlewilde Rd, Shady Side, MD 20764
2beds
1,000sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
3,484 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$275/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Steps from the waterChesapeake bay viewsOpen lawn areaDouble lot
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 26, 2025 at 05:00am
Listed by:
Clint Auman 240-572-5085,
EXP Realty, LLC 8888607369,
Listing Team: Chesapeake Coastal Group Of Exp Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDAA2117718

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Baseboard, Wood Stove, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,000
- Total interior livable area: 1,000 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,000
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Stairs
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Bay
Lot
- Size: 3,484 Square Feet
- Features: Cleared, No Thru Street
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 020746503304600
- Zoning: R5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Coastal
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Idlewilde On The Bay
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Shady Side
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $275/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $176,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,314
- Date on market: 6/11/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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