South River Landing

Welcome to South River Landing, MD

Gated Waterfront Living on the South River

Located in Edgewater in Anne Arundel County, South River Landing is a gated, resort-style waterfront community positioned directly on the South River, just minutes from historic downtown Annapolis. Known for its deep-water marina, 24-hour staffed security, and estate-scale single-family homes, South River Landing blends true Chesapeake waterfront living with the privacy and amenities of a private residential enclave.

South River Landing MD real estate includes luxury single-family homes ranging from roughly 3,000 to over 8,000 square feet, many offering sweeping panoramic river views and deeded boat slips at the community’s deep-water marina. Its location along South River Landing Road places residents minutes from Route 2 and Annapolis’s downtown waterfront, while the gated community itself offers a level of seclusion and resort-style infrastructure rarely found this close to the city.

Local Lifestyle

Life in South River Landing centers on the water and the community’s private, resort-style amenities. Residents boat directly from their deeded marina slips, swim at the community’s waterfront pool, launch kayaks, and gather at the private beach, tennis courts, and scenic walking trails that wind throughout the gated grounds. With 24-hour staffed security and a tightly controlled entrance, the community offers a genuine sense of privacy alongside its waterfront lifestyle.

The South River itself anchors daily life — residents describe spontaneous afternoons exploring the Chesapeake Bay, leisurely cruises up and down the river, and sunset views that shift from vibrant sunrises to glowing evenings across the water. Families enjoy the community’s playground, basketball and pickleball courts, and jog/walk paths, while the HOA’s comprehensive amenity structure keeps maintenance genuinely effortless for residents.

Premier Neighborhood Highlights

The Deep-Water Marina

South River Landing’s private marina offers deeded boat slips for residents, giving homeowners direct, secure access to the South River and the broader Chesapeake Bay without a separate club membership.

South River Waterfront Estates

Homes along South River Landing Road offer 180-degree panoramic river views and direct waterfront positioning, with architecture ranging from classic Colonial-style residences built in the late 1980s and 1990s to more recently updated estates.

The Community Pool, Beach & Trails

Anchoring the neighborhood’s social and recreational life, the waterfront pool, private beach, tennis and pickleball courts, and scenic walking trails give every resident access to resort-caliber amenities within the gated community itself.

Boaters and South River Enthusiasts

Families Seeking Privacy and Security

Commuters to Annapolis and Washington, D.C.

Move-Up and Estate Buyers

South River Landing, MD FAQs

Q: What makes South River Landing unique near Annapolis?

South River Landing combines gated, 24-hour-staffed privacy with genuine South River waterfront access and a private deep-water marina offering deeded boat slips — a combination of security and boating infrastructure rarely found together this close to downtown Annapolis.

 

Q: What types of homes are available in South River Landing?

The community offers luxury single-family homes ranging from roughly 3,000 to over 8,000 square feet, most built in the late 1980s through the 1990s, with Colonial-style architecture and many offering direct South River views.

 

Q: Does South River Landing include marina access?

Yes. The community’s deep-water marina offers deeded boat slips for residents, providing direct access to the South River and Chesapeake Bay without a separate outside membership.

 

Q: Do homes with panoramic water views or marina slips command premiums?

Yes. Properties with 180-degree river views, direct waterfront positioning, or an included deeded boat slip consistently trade at a premium over interior, non-waterfront homes within the community