Del Webb's 452-home community in historic Easton on Maryland's Eastern Shore. The lowest effective property tax rate in the market (Talbot County ~0.76%) and some of the lowest HOA fees among established Del Webb communities anywhere on the East Coast.
Among serious Eastern Shore buyers who've done their research, Chesapeake at Easton Club East (known locally as just "Easton Club East") consistently surfaces for one reason: the combination of a Del Webb community pedigree, manageable HOA fees, and Talbot County's property tax advantage creates a genuinely low cost-of-ownership profile that the western shore communities can't match at comparable home sizes.
The community sits just outside historic Easton — less than 2 miles from downtown Easton's restaurants, shops, and the Avalon Theatre. St. Michaels is 9 miles west; Oxford is 10 miles south. UM Shore Medical Center at Easton provides full acute-care hospital services 5 minutes from the community entrance. BWI Airport is 60 miles; Washington DC is 70 miles via Rt. 50.
Talbot County's combined effective property tax rate is approximately 0.76%. Compare this to Anne Arundel County (Heritage Harbour, Two Rivers) at ~1.09%. On a $500,000 home, the annual tax savings is roughly $1,650. Over 10 years, before any appreciation, that's $16,500 in your pocket — enough to fund a kitchen renovation, a car, or several years of HOA fees. The math is real and it's the single biggest structural reason financially-oriented buyers choose Easton Club East over western-shore alternatives.
HOA fees at Chesapeake at Easton Club East are assessed quarterly. Current public listing data confirms quarterly assessments in the range of $464–$600 per quarter, translating to roughly $155–$200 per month. This is significantly lower than most comparable Del Webb communities in Florida or Arizona, and lower than most Maryland 55+ communities of similar amenity depth.
The HOA covers: fitness center and pool maintenance, common area landscaping, and clubhouse operations. Homeowners maintain their own lots. Snow removal may be a separate community service depending on phase — confirm with the association.
All 452 homes are single-family detached, resale only. Del Webb offered 8 models at Easton Club East ranging from 1,600 to 2,900 square feet, all with first-floor primary suites — the core Del Webb commitment to single-level livability. Two-story models like the Wittman have upper floors used for guest bedrooms or home offices, with the main living and primary suite on the ground level.
| Price Range | Annual Tax (0.76%) | Monthly Tax | HOA/mo | Total Monthly Fixed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $420,000 | ~$3,192 | ~$266 | ~$178 | ~$444 | Entry/smaller models |
| $480,000 | ~$3,648 | ~$304 | ~$178 | ~$482 | Mid-range 2 BR/2 BA |
| $530,000 | ~$4,028 | ~$336 | ~$178 | ~$514 | Larger models, updates |
| $590,000 | ~$4,484 | ~$374 | ~$178 | ~$552 | Premium lots, renovated |
The original first section of Easton Club East was developed before the 55+ restriction was formalized. A small portion of homes in that original section are open to all ages. The majority of the 452 homes — including all sections built as "Chesapeake at Easton Club East by Del Webb" — are age-restricted to 55+. When comparing specific properties or looking at neighbor demographics, confirm which section of the community any specific address falls in. Your buyers' agent should verify this before you visit.
Easton is one of the Eastern Shore's most livable small cities — about 17,000 people, with a historic district, a performing arts theater (the Avalon), a year-round farmers market, and a Main Street dining scene that punches above its population. The hospital is local and full-service. There are independent bookstores, galleries, and a small college (Chesapeake College) that offers continuing education for residents.
What Easton lacks: a major airport within 45 minutes, a large hospital system with tertiary specialty care (you'd go to Johns Hopkins or UMMC for that), and highway access comparable to Anne Arundel County. If any of those matter to your daily life, the trade-off deserves honest discussion.
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