Long Point Community: Water-Privileged Living on the Magothy River
Long Point Community is one of Pasadena’s most uniquely situated neighborhoods — an elongated peninsula at the end of Long Point Road, with the Magothy River on two sides and Cornfield Creek on the third. Approximately 400 homes occupy this narrow strip of land just northeast of Sillery Bay, and with over 20 community access points to the water, residents here don’t just live near the Magothy — they live on it. Long Point Community has been drawing water enthusiasts, families, and longtime Pasadena residents for generations, and second- and third-generation households remain common throughout the neighborhood.
A Community Built Around the Water
The Long Point Improvement Association maintains three community beaches, a residential-use boat ramp, and a community hall on Long Point Road available for rental by both residents and non-residents. The voluntary membership fee is $65 per year for families and $40 per year for seniors, with an optional $75 annual boat ramp fee — modest costs for access to amenities that define the Long Point lifestyle.
Community events run year-round: visits from Santa, Halloween parties, beach parties, wine and cheese get-togethers, beach cleanup days, and community yard sales. The Long Pointer newsletter keeps residents connected, and longstanding clubs — dinner, garden, horseshoe, and a paddler’s club for kayakers, canoeists, and paddleboarders — reflect a neighborhood where people genuinely engage with both the water and each other. It’s the kind of community where residents describe watching neighbors grow up over decades, and where people who move in rarely want to leave.
Location and Outdoor Access
Long Point Community sits near the end of Mountain Road on the Lake Shore peninsula, putting it in one of the most secluded pockets of Pasadena while keeping Downs Park just a short bike ride away. Downs Park’s 231 acres of waterfront trails, dog beach, and Bay views make it a natural extension of the outdoor lifestyle Long Point residents already enjoy. The Magothy River itself provides direct access to the Chesapeake Bay, Dobbins Island, and the open water beyond — making this a genuine destination for boaters, fishermen, kayakers, and paddleboarders.
Buyers exploring the Lake Shore peninsula who want a larger, more established community with a similar boating orientation often also look at Boulevard Park, a community of nearly 500 homes on Grays Creek with its own boat ramp, clubhouse, and deep roots in the same waterfront lifestyle that defines this end of Pasadena.
Who Buys in Long Point Community
Long Point Community attracts buyers who have made a deliberate choice to prioritize water access and community character over square footage or proximity to commercial corridors. The homes range from modest midsize properties in the 1,600 square foot range to larger waterfront homes exceeding 2,500 square feet, reflecting decades of organic growth rather than planned development. Some properties offer direct waterfront with piers and deep-water access; others are water-privileged with community beach and boat ramp access. That range creates genuine entry points at multiple price levels within the same neighborhood.
Bodkin Elementary, Chesapeake Bay Middle School, and Chesapeake High School serve the community through Anne Arundel County Public Schools.
Long Point Community Real Estate Market (2025–2026)
Long Point saw 8 homes close over the past year with an average sold price of $459,863 and a median of $462,500. The median list-to-sale ratio came in at 101.9%, reflecting genuine buyer competition for well-priced homes. Average days on market was 48, though the median of just 15 days tells the more accurate story — one home that took 181 days to sell pulls the average up significantly, while the majority of the market moved in two weeks or less. The price range ran from $322,000 to $575,000 on the closed side, reflecting the variety in home size and condition across the community.
For buyers, Long Point’s relatively accessible price point combined with its depth of water access makes it one of the stronger value propositions on the Lake Shore peninsula. For sellers, well-prepared homes priced correctly are not sitting — the median DOM of 15 days makes that clear.
If you’re thinking about buying or selling in Long Point, I’d love to help. As a Pasadena-based agent with Real Creative Group, I know this market and can give you a clear picture of what your home is worth — or what it will take to win here.
Thinking about buying or selling in Long Point? Contact James Bowerman at Real Creative Group — your local Pasadena real estate expert.