Charming 2-3BR/2BA coastal cottage with tranquil water views of Black Walnut Cove and the Choptank River - ideal for easy full-time living or a relaxed weekend retreat. Beautiful hardwood floors run throughout, complementing the home’s warm, welcoming character and comfortable scale. The living room, anchored by a wood-burning fireplace, offers a cozy gathering space, while the kitchen is thoughtfully designed with a large center island, wet bar, and French door access to a beautiful screened porch overlooking the cove - perfect for morning coffee, quiet afternoons, or casual evening entertaining. The primary suite is a peaceful retreat, featuring an ensuite bath, walk-in closet, and convenient laundry cubby. An adjoining second bedroom offers flexibility as a private office, sitting room, or additional sleeping space. A third bedroom and full hall bath provide comfortable accommodation for guests. Additional highlights include a garden shed and a fully conditioned “she shed” with heat and AC, currently used as an art studio – a versatile space for hobbies or creative pursuits. Numerous improvements include a new roof, Pella architectural windows, encapsulated crawlspace, 3-zone Mitsubishi mini-split system, reverse-osmosis water filtration, and more. This thoughtfully updated cottage offers the best of Eastern Shore living with a relaxed, waterside feel.
For sale
$580,000
4940 Fairbank Rd, Tilghman, MD 21671
2beds
1,260sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
0.72 Acres Lot
$553,000 Zestimate®
$460/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood-burning fireplaceWalk-in closetReverse-osmosis water filtrationBeautiful hardwood floorsGarden shedNew roofPella architectural windows
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Laura Carney 410-310-3307,
TTR Sotheby's International Realty 4106733344
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDTA2013172
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Foyer, Laundry, Office, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Attached Bathroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
Primary bathroom
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower
- Level: Main
Foyer
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Ceiling, Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace - Wood Burning
- Level: Main
Office
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Screened porch
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Lighting - Ceiling
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump, Oil
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Ductless, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit, Laundry Room
Features
- Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), Bar, Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Wood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,260
- Total interior livable area: 1,260 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,260
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Private, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Screened, Patio, Porch, Screened Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Panoramic, River, Scenic Vista
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,River
- Waterfront features: Cove
- Body of water: Black Walnut Cove
Lot
- Size: 0.72 Acres
- Features: Front Yard, Landscaped, Open Lot, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 2105175232
- Zoning: R
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 120/240V
- Sewer: Septic Exists
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Above Ground, Other, Broadband
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Fairbank
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Tilghman
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $460/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $254,133
- Annual tax amount: $2,269
- Date on market: 4/9/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$553,000
$525,000 - $581,000
$1,933/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $580,000+52.6%$460/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #MDTA2013172 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2005 | Sold | $380,000+89%$302/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2002 | Sold | $201,100+44.7%$160/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/22/2000 | Sold | $139,000+43.3%$110/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/1997 | Sold | $97,000$77/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $247,900 |
| 2024 | $2,239 +5.6% | $247,900 |
| 2023 | $2,121 +7% | $247,900 -0.6% |
| 2022 | $1,981 +6% | $249,500 |
| 2021 | $1,869 | $249,500 |
| 2020 | $1,869 -2.4% | $249,500 -2.4% |
| 2019 | $1,915 +4.3% | $255,600 |
| 2018 | $1,835 +5.2% | $255,600 |
| 2017 | $1,745 -1.2% | $255,600 -3.8% |
| 2016 | $1,767 | $265,600 |
| 2015 | $1,767 -10.2% | $265,600 |
| 2014 | $1,968 | $265,600 -23.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $348,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $348,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $348,800 -5.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $367,630 +16.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $314,652 +20.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $261,676 +25.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $208,700 +11.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $187,230 +13% |
| 2005 | -- | $165,760 +14.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $144,290 +11.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $129,626 +12.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $114,963 +14.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $100,300 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$3,117/mo
Principal & interest
$2798
Property taxes
$319
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Neighborhood: 21671
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Tilghman Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.8 mi
- 5/10St. Michaels Middle/High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 9.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Talbot 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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- Maryland
- Talbot County
- Tilghman
- 21671
- 4940 Fairbank Rd
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