Blackwalnut Cove

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Community Profile

Life in Blackwalnut Cove

Welcome to Blackwalnut Cove

Blackwalnut Cove is a welcoming residential community located on the Annapolis Neck Peninsula, just two miles from historic downtown Annapolis. Established in the 1980s, this neighborhood consists of 133 single-family homes, offering a peaceful suburban lifestyle with easy access to urban amenities and the Chesapeake Bay. Homes in Blackwalnut Cove are designed to blend with the natural surroundings, providing diverse options to suit different family sizes and preferences.

The community offers a variety of amenities that enhance its coastal lifestyle. Residents enjoy a community pier on Blackwalnut Creek, perfect for fishing, crabbing, and launching canoes or kayaks. The neighborhood also features two parks equipped with picnic areas, grills, playgrounds, and a basketball court, making it ideal for outdoor gatherings. Canoe and kayak storage racks and shaded gazebos add to the convenience, and residents have the option to join the nearby Hillsmere Swimming Pool for additional recreation.

Blackwalnut Cove’s prime location offers easy access to Annapolis’s cultural and historic attractions while remaining close to major cities like Baltimore and Washington, D.C.

By the Numbers

Data based on information from Jan 1, 2020 to Jan 1, 2025
  • Average Sales Price: $453,000 - $695,000
  • Average Number of Annual Sales: 4
  • Average List-to-Sale Price Ratio: 101.6%
  • Average Days on Market: 8
  • Average Price Per Square Foot: $316.23
  • Average Bedrooms: 3
  • Average Bathrooms: 3

Highlights

  • Lifestyle: Suburban, Water Access
  • Community Association: Mandatory
  • Community Amenities: Common Grounds, Picnic Area, Jogging and Walking Paths, Community Dock(s), Kayak / Canoe Storage, Tot Lot(s), Basketball Court

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About the Area

Regional Background

Greater Annapolis is defined by its relationship to the water, its historic core, and a lifestyle that blends tradition with modern convenience. The region attracts a broad mix of buyers, from professionals and families seeking established neighborhoods to second-home and luxury buyers drawn to waterfront living and proximity to Washington, D.C. Demand here is often shaped as much by lifestyle and long-term value as by short-term market conditions.

Lifestyle Pillars

Waterfront, Historic, Golf, Walkable, Commuter

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