About Wakefield, Waldorf, MD
Wakefield is a residential neighborhood in Waldorf, in Charles County. It is one of the neighborhoods of the planned community of St. Charles. County property records place its homes along Red Lion Place, Keepsake Place, Rooks Head Place, Robinson Place and Kings Wharf Place.
Most of the homes on county records here were built in the 1970s and 1980s. County records list a mix of single-family homes and townhouses.
Waldorf is an unincorporated community, so homes here pay Charles County and state property taxes, and addresses use ZIP codes 20601, 20602 or 20603. Route 301 (Crain Highway) and Route 5 are the main roads, running north toward Prince George's County and south toward La Plata and St. Mary's County.
Wakefield Real Estate
Homes in Wakefield come up for sale a few at a time, so recent comparable sales are the best guide to value. The Southside Group Real Estate can pull current listings and closed sales for these streets.
Before you buy, ask about any HOA or covenants (including St. Charles community fees where they apply), lot lines and easements on the survey, and the age of the roof and major systems.
Schools & Education in Wakefield
Wakefield is in Charles County and is served by Charles County Public Schools (CCPS).
According to the Charles County school zone maps (county GIS: 2024 elementary, 2022 middle and 2019 high school zones, matched to county parcel records), addresses in this neighborhood are assigned to:
- Elementary: Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary School
- Middle: Benjamin Stoddert Middle School
- High: St. Charles High School
Homes near a zone line may be assigned differently.
School assignments depend on the exact property address and can change. Verify assigned schools by address with CCPS before making a decision.
Private Schools and Alternative Education
Charles County also has private and faith-based schools. Grade levels, tuition and transportation vary by school, so contact each school directly.
Colleges and Higher Education
College of Southern Maryland: the regional community college for Southern Maryland, with its main campus in La Plata.
Things to Do Near Wakefield
Around Waldorf you can catch a Southern Maryland Blue Crabs game at Regency Furniture Stadium, borrow books at the P.D. Brown Memorial Library, and shop at St. Charles Towne Center, St. Charles Towne Plaza and Smallwood Village Center. The Indian Head Rail Trail starts just south in White Plains.
Work with The Southside Group
Thinking about buying or selling in Wakefield? Contact The Southside Group Real Estate to see current listings, recent sales and what to check before you make a move.