306 Lake Dr
Queenstown, MD 21658

GENERAL INFORMATION: The auction property consists of two contiguous, commercially-zoned, parcels, located on the south side of US Route 50, east of MD Route 13 and immediately west of Maryland Route 404. The undeveloped property has substantial frontage on Ocean Gateway (US-50), the main highway traversing the Maryland Eastern Shore, leading from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and US-301 southeast to Ocean City. MD-404 is a major alternate route to Delaware and Maryland beach resorts. SC zoning allows a wide variety of commercial land uses. The rear of the site borders scenic Wye Mills Community Lake. LOCATION: The property is located in the Wye Mills - Queenstown area of Queen Anne's County, MD, approximately 12 miles east of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. MDOT Traffic County Data for 2020 indicates 44,882 vehicles, on average, pass the property each day. Traffic counts are likely much higher during the summer travel season. Nearby attractions include Chesapeake College, Queenstown Outlets and Wye Oak State Park. Area properties include agricultural, residential and highway commercial uses. ZONING: SC, Suburban Commercial District. According to the Queen Anne's County Code, "The Suburban Commercial (SC) Distric it intended to provide for a variety of commercial uses and limited light industrial uses in predominantly rural or suburban areas not served by public sewer." For a list of permitted uses, conditional uses and setback requirements, see: Queen Anne's County Zoning and Subdivision Regulations - www.ecode360.com SITE: The property is comprised of two adjacent parcels. Lot 1 - 306 Lake Drive (Tax Map 67, Parcel 44) - 22.65 acres, situated at the southeast corner of US-50 and Lake Drive, a 50' wide private road. The parcel fronts approximately 1,233 feet along US-50 by a depth of approximately 1,274 feet. The site is fairly level and mostly wooded. The rear fronts approximately 303' along the shore of Wye Mills Community Lake. Lot 2 (Tax Map 67, Parcel 68) - 3.29 acres, adjoining Lot 1 on the east, fronting approximately 238' along US-50 by a depth of 574'. The property is fairly level and mostly wooded. Plat IMPROVEMENTS: Prior to 1992, the property was used as a nursery. The remains of a concrete shed and several greenhouses can be found along a gravel drive, which traverses Lot 1. The plat denotes a 30,000 square foot septic area in the rear of Lot 2 and there were formerly two wells on the property. The status of the well and septic is unknown. Environmental report is available. See Auctioneer's web page.