Fairlee, MD

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Population
299
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
79 ft
Median Home Value
$270,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Fairlee is a small rural community tucked into the quiet countryside of Kent County on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Life here moves at a gentle pace, surrounded by expansive farm fields, mature woods, and easy access to the Chesapeake Bay. The area holds plenty of local heritage, including the War of 1812 Battle of Caulk's Field, and it retains the timeless, unhurried atmosphere that defines this part of the state.

2022 06 30 15 01 10 View east along Maryland State Route 298 (Fairlee Road) at Maryland State Route 20 (Rock Hall Road) in Fairlee, Kent County, Maryland

For anyone looking to relocate, Fairlee offers generous lot sizes, scenic backroads, and quick trips to the water for boating and fishing on Fairlee Creek. Historic landmarks like St. Paul's Church, shaded by centuries-old oak trees, give the area its classic Chesapeake character. Residents enjoy open scenery and plenty of privacy while staying just a short ten-minute drive from downtown Chestertown for grocery shopping, local dining, and the popular weekend farmers market.

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