23175 Oak Tree Court

Californie, MD 20619

Welcome to Town Creek Manor North; located in California, MD convenient to shopping, dining, entertainment, and PAX River/NAS. This portion of Town Creek North is often referred to as "Astronaut Row" given the history of pilots and astronauts owning homes in the area. No matter what, you will like the easy access and central location to shopping and restaurants. This beautiful ranch with a basement is a home of historical significance once owned by the Mission Commander of STS-51-L when Challenger was lost and still has the original crew photo from NASA that has been kept with the home since 1986.  The home is situated on 8/10th of an acre on a corner lot. There is a circular driveway that is paved and has room for multiple cars (a portion of the driveway could be used for an RV/Travel Trailer/5th Wheel or boat.)  The garage is a rear load, two car garage with an electric garage door opener. There is access into the basement via the garage.  The basement is partially finished with a slab foundation.  The utility room is in the basement with an electric water heater and heat pump; with oil furnace for emergency heat.   The stair way leads up to the main level and enters the kitchen area.  The kitchen is a galley style kitchen that overlooks the back yard and rear deck area.  The laundry room is on the main level and adjacent to the kitchen.  You can access both the rear deck area and the screened in porch (Lanai) from the kitchen.   The Lanai is a perfect area to enjoy the outside with the protection of a being screened in.  There are new blinds/shades on the screened windows.  There is also a fireplace that has the capability to BBQ.   The property has its own well and private septic to keep utility bills low. There is a community pool located off of Town Creek Dr and King Drive. The pool has been updated and renovated and opened this season shortly after Memorial Day 2022. There is a $475.00 recreational fee per year -- participation in the pool is voluntary.