Waterfront Cottage on Patuxent River in Hollywood, MD
$499,900
Hollywood sits in the lower part of St. Mary's County, about 15 minutes from Leonardtown and roughly an hour south of Annapolis. The Patuxent River here is navigable — wide enough for boating, connected south to the Solomons Island area and the broader Chesapeake waterway network. This stretch of riverfront doesn't see a lot of listings.
The waterfront setup is the lead: private pier, boat lift, jet ski ramp, pier-side storage shed, large rear deck, and a small beach at the water's edge. The house is a 1945 build — 2 bd / 2 ba, 3,140 sq ft with a fully finished walkout basement — and the open main-level floor plan captures water views from most areas of the house. A detached screened patio with a wood burning stove sits outside for year-round use.
Listed at $499,900. The pier connects to navigable Patuxent River waters with direct access to the Solomons Island area and the broader Chesapeake waterway network.
Two things every buyer needs to know upfront: this property is being sold as-is, and the current septic system has failed. The seller is actively working with the St. Mary's County Health Department to determine what replacement options are available for the buyer to install at purchase. Buyers should get a septic assessment and cost estimate early in due diligence — the Maryland Bay Restoration Fund (administered locally through St. Mary's County's Clear Water Program) may offset a portion of the replacement cost, and is worth contacting before making an offer.
The listing is handled by Ken Phipps of CENTURY 21 New Millennium, reachable at 301-752-3179.
Life at the Water
Water Access & Depth
The property has direct frontage on the Patuxent River and St. Thomas Creek, with a private pier, boat lift, jet ski ramp, and a small beach area at the water's edge. Access to the pier and water is immediate from the rear of the home.
Recreation & Boating
The Patuxent River here connects directly to the Solomons Island area and the broader Chesapeake waterway system, making this viable for boating, fishing, crabbing, and day trips by water. The river is navigable and well-trafficked by recreational boaters in this stretch.
Dock & Waterfront Features
The property includes a private pier with a boat lift and pier-side storage shed — functional waterfront infrastructure that would cost significantly more to add to a bare lot. Buyers should verify the pier's condition and any county permitting requirements as part of due diligence.
Flood & Insurance Considerations
River-adjacent property in St. Mary's County warrants a FEMA flood map check before closing. Pull the flood zone determination for this parcel and get an insurance quote early — the listing notes waterfront access but does not specify flood zone status.
Beyond the Property Line
Local Flavor & Small-Town Character
Hollywood is a small unincorporated community in St. Mary's County, about 15 minutes from Leonardtown, the county seat. St. Mary's County has one of the longest histories of any county in the United States — St. Mary's City, about 20 minutes south, was Maryland's first colonial capital. The area moves at a slower pace than suburban Maryland, with a working waterfront culture that's held on through generations.
Outdoor Recreation & Natural Surroundings
The Patuxent River south of Hollywood opens into the Solomons Island area, one of the more active recreational boating communities on the Chesapeake's western shore. Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons covers the natural and maritime history of the Patuxent estuary, and the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory — the oldest continuously operating marine research laboratory in the United States — is nearby. The surrounding county offers hunting, fishing, and access to the Potomac shoreline as well.
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