Charlotte Hall, MD

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Charlotte Hall is an unincorporated community on Route 5 in northern St. Mary's County, and addresses use ZIP code 20622. Part of the community crosses into Charles County, so check which county a home is in. About 1,500 residents live in the village, and its historic district has 13 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places.

The first school here opened in 1774 and took the name Charlotte Hall Academy in 1852. Most of the old campus was cleared for the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, and a VA clinic stands beside it. Dent Chapel and the 1803 White House are among the few academy buildings still standing.

Amish families have farmed around Charlotte Hall since about 1940. The farmers market on Thompson Corner Road has an indoor building open year round, outdoor stalls, and a link to the Three Notch Trail.

Ranchers, capes, and colonials sit on rural lots, often with a private well and septic system.

Farm properties and land come up for sale on the back roads, sometimes near Amish farms.

Subdivisions near Route 5 and Route 6 offer single family homes on suburban sized lots.

Charlotte Hall is unincorporated, so homes pay county and state property taxes only. Rates differ between St. Mary's and Charles County.

Prices shift with the season and supply. Ask us for recent sales near the homes you like instead of relying on old averages.

Route 5 Corridor

Homes near the main road, close to the farmers market and services.

Route 6 Area

Rural roads heading west toward the Wicomico River.

Amish Farm Country

Quiet roads with working farms and wide open fields.

Charles County Side

The part of Charlotte Hall that falls in Charles County.

Near the Three Notch Trail

Homes close to the paved trail.

Public Schools

St. Mary's County Public Schools serves the St. Mary's side of Charlotte Hall. Homes on the Charles County side are served by Charles County Public Schools. Elementary students in the village are served by White Marsh Elementary, then move on to Margaret Brent Middle and Chopticon High.

Schools in the Charlotte Hall area include:

These schools are examples, not guaranteed assignments for every Charlotte Hall address. Buyers should confirm the assigned schools for a specific property with the correct county school system before buying.

Private and Alternative

Private and faith based schools are located in St. Mary's and Charles County. Contact each school directly for admissions, tuition, and transportation details.

Colleges

Shopping and Restaurants

The Amish farmers market is the village hub, with 50-plus vendors selling seasonal produce, baked and canned goods, meats, cheeses, and flowers. It runs year round on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 AM to 5 PM, and a flea market spreads across about 7 acres. Local shops line Route 5, and Waldorf's larger stores are a drive north.

Parks and Outdoor Recreation

The Three Notch Trail connects to the farmers market area for walking and biking. Wicomico Shores Golf Course, on the Wicomico River, is a short drive away.

Entertainment and Community Activities

Motocross at Budds Creek and drag racing at Maryland International Raceway are nearby. Local fairs and seasonal events fill out the calendar.

Major Roads

Route 5 runs north toward Hughesville and Waldorf and south toward Mechanicsville and Leonardtown. Route 6 heads west toward La Plata.

Nearby Communities

• Mechanicsville: Farm country just to the south.
• Hughesville: A Charles County crossroads to the north.
• Waldorf: The large shopping hub to the north.
• La Plata: The Charles County seat to the west.
• Hollywood: Patuxent River homes to the southeast.
• Leonardtown: The St. Mary's County seat to the south.

Commuting and Employment

Charlotte Hall works for commutes north toward Waldorf and the Washington region, or south toward Naval Air Station Patuxent River. Test your drive at the times you would really travel. Downtown Waldorf is about 20 minutes north, the Patuxent River at Golden Beach is under 5 minutes away, and Virginia is roughly 10 to 15 minutes west on Route 301. Prince Frederick, Leonardtown, and the Patuxent River base are each within about 30 minutes, and Washington, DC is roughly 45 miles north.

Public Transportation and Airports

St. Mary's Transit System (STS) runs local routes, and MTA commuter buses serve the region toward Washington. Check current schedules. Reagan National, BWI Marshall, and Dulles are within driving range.

1.  Gateway Location

Downtown Waldorf is about 20 minutes north, and Route 5 runs south toward the base.

2. Farmers Market

The Wednesday and Saturday market is a local hub.

3. Room to Spread Out

Rural lots and acreage are common.

4. Deep History

The 1774 academy site is now the Veterans Home.

5. Trail Access

The Three Notch Trail links to the market area.

6. Golf and Motorsports

Wicomico Shores and Budds Creek are close by.