Baltimore metro, MD relocation guide
Moving to Shady Side, MD
$503,500Median home value
Anne Arundel CountyArea
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About Shady Side
Shady Side sits at the very tip of a Chesapeake Bay peninsula in southern Anne Arundel County, where the West River meets the Bay. It's a waterman's town of marinas, crab shacks, and waterfront cottages that feels worlds away from the Beltway, yet remains within reach of Annapolis and Washington.
Home prices in Shady Side
The median home value in Shady Side is $503,500.
Top places in Shady Side
- West River — sailing, kayaking, and sunset views from your own dock.
- Historic London Town and Gardens — colonial seaport site across the South River.
- Downtown Annapolis — the State House, City Dock, and Naval Academy, about 25 minutes north.
- Deale — neighboring waterman's village with marinas and seafood restaurants.
- Chesapeake Bay beaches — quiet shoreline spots along the peninsula.
- Smithsonian Environmental Research Center — trails and estuary science on the Rhode River.
Commuting from Shady Side
- Annapolis is about 25 minutes north via MD-2.
- BWI Airport is roughly 45 minutes northwest; Washington, DC about an hour.
- Commuters typically drive — there is no rail service on the peninsula.
Shady Side FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Shady Side, MD?
The median home value in Shady Side is $503,500. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Shady Side, MD?
Annapolis is about 25 minutes north via MD-2.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.