SOMERSET COUNTY, MD
Princess Anne, MD Real Estate Apple Precision.
Princess Anne is the county seat of Somerset County, a town founded in 1733 with one of the best-preserved 18th- and 19th-century historic districts on the Lower Shore. Home to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), it carries steady rental demand alongside historic owner-occupant homes and surrounding farmland. For buyers who want real architectural character and the Shore's lowest price points — within about 45 minutes of Ocean City — Princess Anne is one of the most overlooked markets on the peninsula.
Princess Anne covers Federal and Victorian historic-district homes, modest in-town residences, UMES-adjacent rentals, and rural acreage. Historic pedigree and university-rental demand drive most of the value spread.
Chantal Apple serves buyers and sellers in Princess Anne, Somerset County, with the local knowledge and global reach of Atlantic Shores Sotheby's International Realty.
FUN FACTS & CHARACTER
What makes Princess Anne cool.
- Founded in 1733 and named for Princess Anne, daughter of King George II
- Home to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), a historic 1886 land-grant institution
- The Teackle Mansion (1802) is one of the finest Federal-era homes on the Eastern Shore
- Hosts the annual Olde Princess Anne Days historic home tour each fall
THINGS TO DO
Why you'd want to live here.
- Tour the 1802 Teackle Mansion and the historic district
- Catch a UMES event or lecture on the historic campus
- Olde Princess Anne Days · fall historic-home tours and reenactments
- Paddle the nearby Manokin River toward Tangier Sound
- About 45 minutes to Ocean City beaches
LOCAL MARKET FACTORS
What drives value in Princess Anne.
- Historic-district architectural pedigree
- UMES rental demand
- Distance to Salisbury and the coast
- Lot size / agricultural acreage
- Renovation status
NEIGHBORHOODS & AREAS
Princess Anne hyperlocal coverage.
We work block-by-block, building-by-building, neighborhood-by-neighborhood.
- Historic District
- Manokin Avenue corridor
- UMES area
- Surrounding Somerset farmland
THINKING ABOUT SELLING IN PRINCESS ANNE?
Start with a local home value review.
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A home value review prepared by a local real estate professional is not an appraisal and does not constitute an official valuation. Results vary.
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Frequently asked.
Where is Princess Anne, Maryland?
Princess Anne is the county seat of Somerset County on Maryland's Lower Eastern Shore, on the Manokin River south of Salisbury.
What is Princess Anne known for?
It was founded in 1733 and has a well-preserved historic district, including the Federal-era Teackle Mansion (1802). It is also home to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES).
What kinds of homes are in Princess Anne?
Federal and Victorian homes in the historic district, modest in-town houses, rentals near the UMES campus, and rural homes and farmland around town.
What should buyers check when buying an older home in Princess Anne?
Plan for a thorough inspection of the roof, foundation, electrical and plumbing, and ask whether the property is inside the historic district and what that means for exterior changes. On rural parcels outside town, confirm well and septic condition.
Does Chantal Apple help buyers and sellers in Princess Anne?
Yes. Chantal serves buyers and sellers in Princess Anne and across Somerset County, with Atlantic Shores Sotheby's International Realty.
Ready when you are.
Whether you're buying, selling, or just curious what your Eastern Shore home could be worth, Chantal would love to talk.