Why Buyers are Falling in Love with Anne Arundel County’s Waterfront
People fall in love with Anne Arundel County for the lifestyle—but the waterfront data explains why they stay. Waterfront home prices keep going up, rising from an average of $840,000 in 2015 to $1.7 million in 2025. Plain English: you can’t make more waterfront, and long-term appreciation continues to reward buyers who commit early.
At the same time, trading volume is down. The 15-year average for waterfront sales is 401 homes per year, but the three-year average has dropped to 310, with 337 sales in 2025. Why? Roughly 70% of waterfront owners have mortgages, many locked into historically low 3% rates while also earning strong returns in equities. Smart money is being used tactically—and owners are holding onto homes they love.
What’s truly new is the rise of super-luxury waterfront homes above $5 million. Since 2020, 54 homes in this category have sold, compared to just 4 in the five years prior—a 1,250% increase! My prediction for 2026: this trend continues, driven by local move-up buyers leveraging higher home values, strong cash flow, and equity gains to step confidently into this next tier.
The takeaway is simple: buyers fall in love with Anne Arundel County for the lifestyle—and the data shows that love is being rewarded.
David Orso is the dominant Severna Park real estate agent in both waterfront and non-waterfront home sales. In the last 10 years, David has been the agent on 55 of 331 waterfront home sales in Severna Park, which is more than quadruple any other agent. Knowing the nuances of local waterfront home sales is a critical variable to success in this specific category. David’s office is conveniently located at 8 Evergreen Road in the heart of Severna Park (the white rancher across from Severn School). Stop by or schedule a private, confidential conversation if you are thinking of buying or selling your home.
