Newburg, MD

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We help buyers compare Newburg homes by water access, flood zone, well and septic, pier and boating options, and drive time to Route 301, so the home you pick fits the way you live.

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Newburg is an unincorporated community in southern Charles County. Most addresses use ZIP code 20664, and the Newburg mailing area covers much of the countryside along Route 301 and Rock Point Road (Route 257).

The community grew up around farming and the river. Rock Point Road was built in the 1910s to link the Cobb Neck seafood landings with the rest of the county, and Christ Church, William and Mary Parish in nearby Wayside dates its parish to 1692. Today Newburg has a fire department, a few local stores, and two public schools that serve all of Cobb Neck.

Many residents commute north on Route 301 toward La Plata, Waldorf, and Washington, D.C., or south across the bridge to Dahlgren and King George County, Virginia.

Country homes on Route 301 and Rock Point Road include ranchers, cape cods, and colonials on large lots, often with room for a garden or workshop.

Waterfront and water view homes sit along the Potomac, the Wicomico, and their creeks, with some offering private piers. Cobb Island and Swan Point add island and golf course living.

Farms and acreage are common, and most homes use a private well and septic system, so plan for inspections of both.

Waterfront buyers should check flood zones, flood insurance, shoreline condition, and any pier permits before writing an offer.

Newburg is unincorporated, so homes pay Charles County and state property taxes only.

Prices change with the season and supply, and they vary from one area to the next. Instead of relying on old averages, ask us for recent sales close to the homes you like.

Newburg Crossroads

The area around Route 301 and Rock Point Road, with the schools, fire department, and local stores.

Cobb Island

A small island community where the Potomac and Wicomico rivers meet, linked by a short bridge over Neale Sound.

Swan Point

A community built around an 18 hole golf course near the Potomac, off Rock Point Road.

Wayside and Morgantown

Country roads near Piccowaxen Creek and the Potomac shoreline toward Morgantown.

Mount Victoria and Tompkinsville

Quiet farmland and wooded lots along the middle of Cobb Neck.

Public Schools

Charles County Public Schools runs the public elementary, middle, and high schools for Newburg.

Schools serving the Newburg area include:

Piccowaxen Middle feeds into McDonough and La Plata high schools. These schools are examples, not guaranteed assignments for every Newburg address. Buyers should confirm the assigned schools for a specific property with the Charles County Public Schools Find My School locator before buying.

Private and Alternative

Private and faith based schools are available in La Plata and the surrounding area, including Archbishop Neale School. Contact each school directly for admissions, tuition, and transportation details.

Colleges

Shopping and Restaurants

Newburg has a few local stores, and Cobb Island offers seafood restaurants with marinas, a small market, and seasonal cafes. Grocery stores and more dining are in La Plata, about 20 minutes north.

Parks and Outdoor Recreation

The Potomac River is known for year round bass and striped bass fishing, and Aqualand Marina next to the bridge has a boat ramp, slips, and a campground. Swan Point Country and Yacht Club has an 18 hole golf course, and Cobb Island has Fisherman's Field and a small playground.

Entertainment and Community Activities

Cobb Island Day each June brings the community together on the island. Crab feasts, boating, and summer sunsets on the water fill the warmer months, and the Charles County Fair near La Plata is held each September.

Major Roads

US 301 runs through Newburg, crossing the Potomac on the Nice/Middleton Bridge into Virginia to the south and heading to La Plata and Waldorf to the north. Rock Point Road (Route 257) runs down Cobb Neck to Cobb Island Road (Route 254).

Nearby Communities

Newburg sits close to several southern Charles County communities:

• Cobb Island: A waterfront island community at the tip of Cobb Neck.
• Swan Point: A golf and yacht club community near the Potomac.
• Wayside: A small village with a historic parish church on Rock Point Road.
• Morgantown: A Potomac River community just west of Route 301.
• Issue: A hamlet on Rock Point Road near Swan Point.
• La Plata: The county seat, about 20 minutes north.

Commuting and Employment

La Plata, Waldorf, Naval Support Facility Dahlgren in Virginia, and Washington, D.C. are common commutes. Route 301 traffic can be heavy at rush hour, so test your drive at the times you would really travel.

Public Transportation and Airports

VanGO, the county transit system, runs some routes in Charles County. Check current schedules before relying on them. Reagan National is the closest major airport, with BWI Marshall and Dulles also within driving range.

1.  Life on the Potomac

Waterfront homes, piers, and marinas are close by.

2. Room to Spread Out

Farms and large lots fill much of Cobb Neck.

3. Schools Close to Home

An elementary and a middle school are right in Newburg.

4. Bridge to Virginia

The Nice/Middleton Bridge puts Dahlgren and Virginia within easy reach.

5. Golf and Boating

Swan Point and Aqualand Marina are just down the road.

6. Small Town Community

Cobb Island Day and local events keep neighbors connected.