Dunkirk, MD

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Dunkirk is an unincorporated community in northern Calvert County, and addresses use ZIP code 20754. It sits on Route 4 (Southern Maryland Boulevard) near the Prince George's and Anne Arundel County lines.

Tobacco farming once shaped this part of Calvert, and old tobacco barns still stand along the back roads.

Dunkirk District Park, on Southern Maryland Boulevard, offers ball fields, tennis and pickleball courts, a dog park, and a skate park.

Colonials and custom homes sit on wooded lots of an acre or more in many subdivisions.

Ranchers and older farmhouses are found on the rural roads.

A smaller number of newer homes and land parcels come up for sale.

Dunkirk is unincorporated, so homes pay Calvert County and state property taxes only.

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

Route 4 Corridor

Homes near the shopping center and the main commute road.

Wooded Subdivisions

Neighborhoods of colonials and custom homes on large lots.

Farm Roads

Back roads with farms and old tobacco barns.

Near Dunkirk District Park

Homes close to ball fields and the skate park.

County Line Area

Homes near the Prince George's and Anne Arundel lines.

Public Schools

Calvert County Public Schools runs the public schools for Dunkirk.

Schools in the Dunkirk area include:

These schools are examples, not guaranteed assignments for every Dunkirk address. Buyers should confirm the assigned schools for a specific property with Calvert County Public Schools before buying.

Private and Alternative

Private and faith based schools are located in Calvert County and nearby counties. Contact each school directly for admissions, tuition, and transportation details.

Colleges

Shopping and Restaurants

A shopping center on Route 4 has groceries, cafes, and everyday services. More options are a drive away in Prince Frederick and Upper Marlboro.

Parks and Outdoor Recreation

Dunkirk District Park has fields, courts, a dog park, and a skate park. The Patuxent River and the bay beaches are a short drive away.

Entertainment and Community Activities

Fall pumpkin patches and farm stands are a local tradition, and bay town festivals in Chesapeake Beach and North Beach are close by.

Major Roads

Route 4 runs north toward Upper Marlboro and Washington and south toward Prince Frederick. Route 260 leads to Chesapeake Beach.

Nearby Communities

• Owings: Rural homes just south.
• Chesapeake Beach: A bay town to the east.
• Huntingtown: Neighborhoods farther south.
• Prince Frederick: The county seat to the south.
• Upper Marlboro: A Prince George's town to the north.
• Lothian: An Anne Arundel area to the northeast.

Commuting and Employment

Dunkirk is a popular choice for commuters to Washington, Joint Base Andrews, and Annapolis. Test your drive at rush hour.

Public Transportation and Airports

Calvert County Public Transportation runs local routes, and MTA commuter buses serve Calvert toward Washington. Check current schedules. Reagan National, BWI Marshall, and Dulles are within driving range.

1. Close to Washington

It is one of the nearest Calvert towns to the capital.

2. Large Lots

Many homes sit on an acre or more.

3. Everyday Shopping

A shopping center is right on Route 4.

4. Active Park

Dunkirk District Park has fields and a skate park.

5. Farm Heritage

Tobacco barns dot the back roads.

6. Bay Nearby

Chesapeake Beach is a short drive east.