Sell Your Deale, Shady Side, or Churchton House As-Is
South County feels like a different place from the rest of Anne Arundel. Deale sits on Rockhold Creek and Herring Bay with its marinas, Shady Side is a peninsula between the West River and the Bay, and Churchton links them along Route 256. I’m Evan Weissman. I buy houses down here for cash as-is, and I’ll also list yours when that’s the better deal.
Call or text (410) 498-7473, or request a cash offer.
Watermen’s Towns and Weekend Places
A lot of houses in Deale and Shady Side were built for working on the water or for weekends away, and many were improved over decades. You’ll find small frame houses, converted cottages, newer homes raised up on pilings, and some larger waterfront properties. The Captain Salem Avery House Museum in Shady Side is a good picture of how long people have made a living here.
Common repairs I see: crawl spaces with moisture, old well pumps, aging septic systems, decks and docks worn by salt air, and roofs that took a beating in a storm.
I’ll look at almost any house: single-family, townhome, row, twin, or multi-family, any age, any condition, any situation.
Wells, Septic and Low Ground
Many South County houses run on a private well and a septic system, so lenders and buyers ask for tests and inspections. Low ground on parts of the Shady Side peninsula and around the Deale creeks can flood in storms. And because so much of this area is close to tidal water, the Critical Area rules apply to many lots, especially in the 100-foot buffer near the shoreline.
None of that keeps me from buying. It just means I take the time to understand your particular lot.
South County Estates and Tax Notices
Estates for Deale, Shady Side and Churchton houses go to the Register of Wills at 2011 E Commerce Park Drive in Annapolis. Anne Arundel holds its tax sale on June 3 in 2026, according to SDAT. If you have well or septic records, keep them together.
Three Ways to Sell
Option 1: Sell it as-is to me
Leave the dock, the well pump and the old boat trailer. I pay no commission on my own purchase, and you set the closing date.
Option 2: List it with me as your agent
A waterfront house in decent shape can draw strong interest from buyers looking for a place on the Bay. Listing costs a commission and time, so I’ll put both nets in front of you.
Option 3: Renovate and Sell Together
Where it fits, Evan can handle and pay for the updates under a written agreement, then sell on the open market. The cost of that work is repaid at settlement. You keep ownership until the sale. There is no guaranteed sale price or profit. Review any agreement with your own attorney before you sign.
I renovate most houses I buy with my own crew, and if I partner with another local buyer on yours, I’ll tell you before you sign.
Side-by-side paths: cash offer vs listing in Maryland.
Behind on Mortgage Payments
If you are behind on your mortgage or facing foreclosure, start with free help before you decide anything. A HUD-approved housing counselor costs nothing and can walk you through options with your servicer, such as catching up, a repayment plan, forbearance, or a loan modification. The Maryland HOPE hotline, 1-877-462-7555, connects homeowners with those counselors. If you have court papers or a sale date, I also recommend talking with a Maryland attorney. I can’t promise to stop a foreclosure, and I won’t pressure you. If you and your counselor decide a sale makes sense, I’ll put a cash number next to a listing plan so you can compare. More here: behind on mortgage or facing foreclosure.
Nearby Pages
Up the road: Edgewater and Mayo, Annapolis and Arnold. The Anne Arundel County page and homepage have more. Selling an empty weekend place? Read selling a vacant house.
Will you buy a Shady Side house that needs a new septic system?
Yes. A failing septic system is something I price in. You won’t need to replace it or apply for the permit first.
Do you buy Deale houses with a private dock or slip?
Yes. Tell me whether the dock and any slip rights go with the deed or with a community association. I’ll value them accordingly.
Can I sell a Churchton house that floods in big storms?
Yes. Tell me how often and how high the water gets. I factor it in and buy the house as it stands.
Does the Critical Area affect selling a Deale waterfront home?
It affects what the next owner can build near the water. It doesn’t stop the sale, and I explain how it factors into my number.
Where do I file an estate for a South County house?
With the Anne Arundel Register of Wills on Commerce Park Drive in Annapolis. A personal representative can sign once appointed.
Next Step
Start my offer. Prefer to talk? (410) 498-7473.
Real Estate Wanted, based in Hampstead, MD 21074, buying houses in Deale, Shady Side and Churchton and across Maryland.
Evan Weissman, MD License #664574, eXp Realty, LLC. When Real Estate Wanted makes you a cash offer, we are buying for our own investment and I am not acting as your agent. If you list with me, I represent you under a written listing agreement. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice.