Kent Island - Stevensville & Chester Real Estate

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

Kent Island, with a population of 10,000, sits at the base of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, just off the west coast of Queen Anne’s County, Maryland. Kent Island is part of Maryland's Eastern Shore region. Known as the best commuter town to Washington DC, the island is 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 real estate. Several historic structures, including the restored Stevensville Train Depot and Christ Church, capture all the authentic charm of the area, which dates back to the early 1600s. Chester, Maryland is the other main region of Kent Island. Access to the mainland is made easy by the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, the Kent Narrows Bridge and the Old Kent Narrows Bridge. 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. Kent Narrows separates Kent Island from the mainland. 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. Kent Island real estate options consist of single-family homes for sale, condos, waterfront townhouses, oceanfront properties and homes, co-op properties, and land lots for custom building.