Broomes Island, MD

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Broomes Island is an unincorporated community in Calvert County on the Patuxent River. Most addresses here use the ZIP code 20615. The village sits at the end of Broomes Island Road (Route 264), so there is very little through traffic.

For generations the island was home to watermen who worked the river for oysters, crabs, and fish, and a few still keep boats in the local creeks today. The community is small and close knit, with a church, a handful of businesses, and homes spread along the water and the wooded roads leading in.

Broomes Island is a place people choose for the river. Residents launch kayaks from the shoreline, fish from their own piers, and watch the sun go down over the Patuxent toward St. Mary's County on the far side.

Waterfront homes along the river and the creeks often come with a private pier, a boat lift, or a sandy strip of shoreline. Some are older cottages that have been updated, and others are newer custom homes built higher off the ground.

Water view and water access homes sit a short walk from the river and usually cost less than true waterfront.

Wooded lots on the roads leading into the village offer more privacy and space, often with an acre or more.

Expect a private well and septic system on most properties. Near the water, ask about flood insurance, elevation certificates, shoreline permits, and Critical Area rules, since they can affect what you are able to add or rebuild.

Values swing widely based on frontage, water depth, and condition, so ask us for recent comparable sales instead of trusting a county wide average.

Broomes Island Village

The heart of the community, with homes clustered along the river and the creeks near the end of Route 264.

Island Creek Shoreline

Homes facing the creek on the north side of the village, with sheltered water for small boats and paddling.

Broomes Island Road Corridor

Wooded properties along the main road into the village, a few minutes from the water.

Public Schools

The county's Career and Technology Academy in Prince Frederick gives high school students hands on career and technical programs.

Schools that may serve the Broomes Island area include:

These are examples only and are not guaranteed assignments for any address. Please confirm the assigned schools for a specific Broomes Island property with Calvert County Public Schools before you buy.

Private and Alternative

Faith based and private schools operate in Prince Frederick, Huntingtown, and other Calvert County towns. Reach out to each school for admissions, tuition, and bus details.

Prospective residents should contact individual schools directly for current information.

Colleges

Higher education opportunities in the surrounding region include:

Shopping and Restaurants

Broomes Island has only a few local businesses, and seafood is the local specialty. For groceries, big box stores, and a wider choice of restaurants, most residents head to Prince Frederick, while Solomons to the south adds waterfront dining and marinas.

Parks and Outdoor Recreation

The Patuxent itself is the main playground, with paddling, fishing, and crabbing right off the shoreline. Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum sits a short drive south in Saint Leonard, with river trails and an archaeology museum. Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary and the Flag Ponds beach on the bay are both within easy reach.

Entertainment and Community Activities

Life on Broomes Island moves with the seasons, from summer evenings on the pier to fall fishing trips. Nearby, the jousting tournament at Christ Church in Port Republic, the Calvert County Fair, and the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons fill the local calendar.

Major Roads

Route 264 (Broomes Island Road) links the village to Route 2/4, the main north and south road through Calvert County. From there, drivers head north to Prince Frederick and the Washington region or south to Solomons and the Thomas Johnson Bridge into St. Mary's County.

Traffic conditions vary by time of day, weather, construction, and activity near major employment centers.

Nearby Communities

Broomes Island is close to several Calvert County communities:

• Port Republic: A rural neighbor with wooded lots and bay communities.
• Prince Frederick: The county seat with shopping, a hospital, and services.
• Saint Leonard: A river and bay community a short drive south.
• Huntingtown: A growing area to the north with newer subdivisions.
• Lusby: A busy southern Calvert community close to Calvert Cliffs State Park.
• Solomons: A harbor town with marinas at the county's southern tip.

Commuting and Employment

Many residents work in Prince Frederick, at Calvert Cliffs, at Patuxent River NAS, at Joint Base Andrews, or in the Washington area. Traffic on Route 2/4 builds at rush hour, so try the drive at the hours you would actually commute.

Actual commute times depend on the property's location, workplace entrance, traffic, and schedule. Buyers should test their intended route during normal commuting hours.

Public Transportation and Airports

Calvert County Public Transportation offers local bus service, and MTA commuter buses run from parts of the county toward Washington. Confirm current routes before you count on them. The nearest major airports are Reagan National and BWI Marshall.

1. Life on the River

Many homes have piers, river views, or quick water access.

2. Sunset Views

The village faces west across the wide Patuxent.

3. Little Traffic

The road ends at the village, so streets stay quiet.

4. Waterman Heritage

A long working waterfront history still shapes the community.

5. Close to Prince Frederick

Shopping, the hospital, and county services are a short drive away.

6. Nature All Around

River paddling, park trails, and bay beaches are nearby.