Huntingtown, Maryland: the place I call home

Established neighborhoods, room to breathe, and my grandkids about ten minutes in either direction. That last part is hard to beat.

By Dawn Riley, Associate Broker, Realtor, MCNE and PSA | Updated October 13, 2026

Why Huntingtown works for me

I have lived in Calvert County for more than 40 years, and Huntingtown is where I call home. One of my favorite things about it is its location in the middle of the county. I can head north or south without feeling as though every outing needs an itinerary.

For me, the best part is personal: my grandkids are about ten minutes north and south of me. When people talk about location, location, location, I have a slightly different scoring system.

That convenience is part of what I love about living here. Your own trips will depend on the address and traffic, of course. But when we look at homes, I want to know where your people are, where you work, and what you want an ordinary Tuesday to look like. That tells me much more than a bedroom count.

Established communities with room to breathe

What draws me to Huntingtown is its established communities. I especially like the cluster layouts you can find here: homes grouped together, with some properties backing onto shared community space. You have your own piece of property and neighbors nearby, with a little breathing room behind you.

That is a setting I always enjoy showing buyers. We will still look at the individual lot, because backing onto community space is different from owning it. The community documents tell us how that land can be used and maintained. A lovely backyard view deserves a little homework.

A little Huntingtown history

Huntingtown’s story goes back to 1683, when the Maryland Assembly established it as a port of entry and tax-collection center on Hunting Creek. Its name comes from the creek, and tobacco trading helped it grow into an important local port. It was also a stop along the Colonial Post Route between Annapolis and St. Mary’s City. There was quite a bit happening here long before anyone was debating their commute.

According to the county’s master plan, British forces burned the town during the War of 1812. With Hunting Creek also becoming silted, the town was rebuilt about three miles north. Farming remained part of its identity, and the construction of MD 2/4 in the late 1950s bypassed downtown. That helps explain why the old crossroads and the main highway feel like different chapters of the same place. Source: Calvert County Huntingtown Master Plan, history section.

Homes for sale in Huntingtown, MD

Ready to see what is out there? Jump to the Huntingtown listings at the bottom of this page. You can narrow the search with filters or switch to Recently Sold for a look at closed sales. Save a few favorites and send them my way; we can talk through what you like about each one. Availability changes, and some results may include Coming Soon homes.

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What kinds of homes will you find?

You may come across colonials, ramblers, split-levels, acreage properties and waterfront options. I would start with the things that make your day easier: main-level living, a garage, a home office or outdoor space you will actually use. An impressive room count is lovely, but somewhere to put the vacuum matters too.

We will walk the property together. A big lot on paper can include woods or slopes, so I want you to see where the garden, patio or other plans would fit. Inside, we will give the roof, windows, heating and cooling the same attention as the pretty kitchen. They may be less photogenic, but they do plenty of work.

Let’s find your kind of neighborhood

I know Twin Ponds personally through my involvement with its HOA board. That experience is one reason I pay attention to the details behind a neighborhood: the shared spaces, the upkeep and the agreements that help everything work. Huntingtown has a variety of settings, so let’s look at what fits you rather than treating the whole town as one neighborhood.

Send me a few homes you like. I can help you compare the practical differences and identify the questions we need answered before you write an offer.

Shopping, services and everyday life

This is where Huntingtown’s location matters in everyday life. Think about the trips you make toward Prince Frederick or Dunkirk, and the errands you want close to home. Groceries, coffee, the pharmacy, the vet: none of it makes a glamorous house-hunting montage, but it shapes your week. When you visit a home, try a few of those routes.

CalvertHealth Medical Center is at 100 Hospital Road in Prince Frederick. Its location directory also lists outpatient facilities, including Dunkirk Medical Center. Check the provider’s current services before planning a visit.

Things to do in Huntingtown and nearby

A house is only part of the move. Here are a few places to explore while you get to know the area, whether you have a free afternoon or simply want somebody else to cook dinner.

In Huntingtown

• Kings Landing Park: trails, a fishing pier, picnic facilities and Patuxent River scenery at 3255 Kings Landing Road. The county’s park map helps you plan a walk and find the facilities.
• Paddling at Kings Landing: kayak and canoe access to the tidal Patuxent. Check weather, tides and park rules before launching.
• Kings Landing Pool: a seasonal swimming option. Check the county page for the current season, admission and swim schedules before packing the towels.
• Calvert Nature Society programs at Kings Landing: nature activities and an event calendar for a closer look at the outdoors.
• Mexico Restaurant: a local Mexican dining option with a Huntingtown location. Its website lists the menu and contact information. Some evenings, letting someone else handle dinner is the amenity you need most.

Nearby outings and everyday amenities

• Calvert Library Prince Frederick: books, meeting rooms and a linked event calendar at 850 Costley Way in Prince Frederick.
• Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary: a boardwalk, wildlife watching and nature programs at 2880 Grays Road in Prince Frederick. Check current trail access and visiting rules.
• CalvertHealth locations: a practical resource for hospital and outpatient services around the county, including Prince Frederick and Dunkirk.

These links go to the organizations’ own websites so you can check current hours, fees, reservations and availability. Nearby outings are listed separately because they are outside Huntingtown. For more ideas, visit my things to do in Calvert County guide.

Schools in Huntingtown

Here are direct links to local schools so you can explore their programs, calendars and family resources. The list is a starting point, not a school assignment for a particular home.

• Huntingtown Elementary School — 4345 Huntingtown Road.
• Plum Point Elementary School — public elementary school in Huntingtown.
• Plum Point Middle School — 1475 Plum Point Road.
• Huntingtown High School — 4125 Solomons Island Road.
• The Calverton School — independent school at 300 Calverton School Road; contact the school about admissions and tuition.

For public schools, start with Calvert County Public Schools and its School Zone Locator, then confirm the exact address with the district. A Huntingtown mailing address does not guarantee any one elementary, middle or high school. Let’s get the answer from the people who make the assignments, rather than let a ZIP code do the guessing.

Sources: the official school websites linked above and CCPS contact information.

Commuting from Huntingtown

A useful commute estimate starts at the driveway and ends at your workplace. Route 2/4 is an important corridor to consider, but your local access road, destination and work schedule can change the experience.

• Washington, DC and Joint Base Andrews: test the northbound trip at your actual work time, including any time needed to reach your office or base entrance.
• Annapolis: compare the route from the specific property and check both morning and evening traffic.
• Patuxent River: test the southbound trip to the entrance or workplace you use.

My ten-minute grandkid trips are my own local routine. Your work commute may be a very different story. Try the drive at the times you actually travel; a Sunday afternoon map estimate can be wonderfully optimistic.

Before you buy in Huntingtown: my verification checklist

You can love a house and still ask plenty of questions. Once a home makes your shortlist, we will work through the details that affect your plans, your budget and your everyday life.

• Water: confirm whether the home uses a private well, community system or public supply. For a well, ask about records, water quality testing, yield and equipment condition. Start with Calvert County Environmental Health for well information and county Water & Sewer for public-service questions.
• Sewer or septic: confirm the actual system. For septic, review available permits, capacity, maintenance, inspection findings and the replacement area; discuss planned additions with Environmental Health. For sewer, confirm the provider, connection status and charges with the utility. My Calvert County septic guide explains the questions to bring.
• HOA and community space: ask whether membership is mandatory, what dues cover, whether assessments are planned, and what the covenants allow. Review the documents for the specific property, including shared land and road maintenance. That open space behind the yard deserves a look on the plat, too.
• Flood zones and insurance: look up the address at the FEMA Flood Map Service Center, review drainage and any known flooding, and ask your insurer and lender about coverage and requirements. A mapped zone is a starting point, not a promise that water will never be a problem. See my Calvert County flood maps and insurance guide.
• Internet and cell service: use the FCC National Broadband Map to check reported service, then confirm installation, upload and download speeds, pricing and any construction costs directly with the provider at the exact address. Test cell reception at the house. The FCC explains how to use its map; my rural internet guide helps you plan the follow-up questions. A home office works better when the video call does, too.
• School assignment: use the CCPS School Zone Locator and confirm elementary, middle and high school assignments, transportation and any boundary questions with the district. Do this for the property itself, even if the listing names a school.
• Access, boundaries and improvements: review the survey or plat, shared-driveway agreements, easements, permits and maintenance responsibilities. Ask how they affect the fence, garage, garden or other changes you have in mind.
• Inspections and daily routine: arrange appropriate inspections and test the commute and regular errands. My Calvert County home inspection guide is a useful place to start.

We will use the property records, association documents, utility providers and the appropriate professionals to fill in the answers. If you are just getting started, my Calvert County buyer’s agent page explains how I help with that process.

Buying waterfront in Huntingtown

A pretty view is only part of the decision. Compare privately owned waterfront, water views and community access separately. Ask what rights transfer with the property and what maintenance or restrictions come with them.

For a home with a pier, investigate permits, condition and water depth for your intended boat. Have the appropriate professionals review flood exposure, shoreline concerns and any restrictions affecting planned work. My role is to help identify the questions early and keep your property goals central to the process.

Read my Maryland waterfront buying guide.

Selling a home in Huntingtown

If you are selling, I want to know what you have loved about living in your home. The usable yard, the layout that works, the community space behind the lot: those details help us tell its story. We will pair that story with a clear look at condition, location and the homes buyers are comparing with yours.

I build a pricing strategy around the most relevant closed sales and the homes competing for the same buyers. An acreage property may need a different comparison set than a home in a subdivision. A home with deferred maintenance needs a different plan than a recently updated property.

Before we list, we discuss preparation, photography, aerials where useful and the details buyers will want to understand. My negotiation training and Maryland contract knowledge support that work from the first offer through settlement.

Planning changes near the town center

If future development matters to your purchase, review the county’s Huntingtown Town Center planning information. Check the status of proposed changes and ask Planning & Zoning about the specific parcel. A proposal is not the same as an approved or completed project.

Let’s talk about your Huntingtown plans

Tell me what you are hoping to find, or what you have loved about the home you are ready to sell. I live here, and I would love to help you figure out the next chapter. We can start with a conversation. No need to have the whole plan worked out first.

Dawn Riley
Associate Broker, Realtor, Master Certified Negotiator, PSA
The Riley Team at Deep Roots Real Estate

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