Kent Island - Stevensville & Chester Real Estate

Kent Island - Stevensville and Chester Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Maryland

Kent Island, with a population of approximately 10,000, sits at the base of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, just off the west coast of Queen Anne’s County. Kent Island is part of Queen Anne's County and Maryland's Eastern Shore region. Known as the best commuter town to Washington, DC, the island is situated across from Annapolis and is close to Baltimore, many quaint Eastern Shore towns and ocean beaches. With its ample and charming selection of marinas, shops and restaurants, Kent Island has much to offer.

The largest town on Kent Island is Stevensville. Several historic structures, including the restored Stevensville Train Depot and Christ Church, capture the authentic charm of the area which dates back to the early 1600s. Chester is the other main region of the island. Access to the mainland is made easy by the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, the Kent Narrows Bridge and the Old Kent Narrows Bridge. Kent Narrows separates Kent Island from the mainland. The Bay Bridge Airport, among other local airports, also serves as a means of transportation to the mainland.

The area is a major seafood packing and processing area. Seafood restaurants, marinas, and outlet stores galore pack the area. The Chesapeake Exploration Center is located on the Kent Narrows waterfront. Lush, dense nature abounds in Kent Island’s many parks. Real estate options consist of single-family homes, condos, townhouses, co-op properties, and land for custom building.