Beach Place Townhouses

Verified Building Facts

• Building Name: Beach Place
• Address: 6 69th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842
• Location Type: Oceanfront
• Location Type: Mid-Town Ocean City
• Year Built: 1965
• Building Type: Low-rise
• Number of Units: 25
• Elevator Access: No
• Short Term Rentals: Yes

These facts are provided for informational purposes and should be independently verified during the purchase process.

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About Beach Place

Beach Place was built in 1965 and consists of 25 residences configured as 3-story townhomes. The low-rise structure does not include elevator access and is professionally managed off-site. Floor plans include both 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom layouts, providing a moderate level of variation across units while maintaining a consistent townhouse-style design.

Located in Mid-Town Ocean City, the building sits directly along the oceanfront with private beach access and covered parking positioned beneath each residence. The property allows short-term rentals and is commonly used by second-home owners as well as part-time rental owners. Its setting places it within walking distance of nearby dining and attractions, while still functioning as a smaller-scale residential building with limited shared amenities.

Amenities at Beach Place

Beach Place offers a focused set of essential on-site amenities in an oceanfront setting in Mid-Town Ocean City.

Amenities include:

• Private beach area
• Covered parking

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Floor Plans and Unit Types

Beach Place offers a balanced mix of floor plans suited to a range of buyer preferences.

Common unit types include:

• 2-Bedroom
• 3-Bedroom

Interior layouts, square footage, and finishes vary by unit, floor level, and ownership.

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Grant’s Local Insight on Beach Place

Beach Place feels like old-school Ocean City in the best way possible.

Built in 1965, there are 25 properties split between oceanfront and oceanblock, with two floorplans, roughly 960 or 1200 square feet. These are not oversized. They’re true beach cottages.

Unlike some of the other townhome rows we’ve talked about, Beach Place does have an HOA. That means exterior maintenance, structure, and insurance aren’t on your shoulders alone. For some buyers, that’s a huge relief. For others, they’d rather have total control. It really depends on personality.

The oceanfront units here are especially unique because several offer genuine walk-out access to the beach. Not “kind of close.” I mean walk out your deck and you’re there.

They rent well, as you’d expect from this location. But what keeps people coming back isn’t just rental potential. It’s the simplicity. Pull-under carports. Big decks. Manageable size.

I’ve sold in here, and the buyers are usually people who don’t need all the extra square footage. They like the old-school charm, and they love the townhome feel.

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Who Beach Place Is Best Suited For

Beach Place is typically best suited for:

• Second-home buyers
• Part-time owner / part-time rental owners
• Buyers prioritizing oceanfront or water views
• Buyers who value walkable dining and attractions

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Common Buyer Mistakes at Beach Place

Some of the most common mistakes buyers make when evaluating Beach Place include:

• Assuming nearby attractions operate year-round
• Not accounting for seasonal rental variability
• Assuming all units have identical interiors

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Rental and Investment Potential

Beach Place permits short-term rentals, giving owners the ability to use residences for rental purposes when not personally occupied. Rental potential is moderate, and demand can vary based on seasonality, unit condition, and buyer expectations.

The building’s oceanfront location in Mid-Town Ocean City, limited amenity scope, and low name recognition are relevant considerations for buyers evaluating rental use. Owners should review current building rules, management requirements, and rental policies as part of their due diligence.

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HOA Fees and Ownership Details

Homeowner association fees at Beach Place vary based on unit size and location. HOA fees generally contribute to building maintenance, amenity upkeep, insurance, management, and common area utilities.

Parking policies, pet rules, and rental guidelines should be reviewed during the contract process, as association policies may evolve over time.

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Beach Place Real Estate Market Trends

Beach Place has a moderate level of market activity, with buyer interest shaped by its oceanfront location, low-rise townhouse format, and Mid-Town Ocean City setting. Its lower name recognition may make building-specific familiarity more dependent on location-driven searches and buyer awareness of the immediate area.

Pricing variation within Beach Place is commonly influenced by factors such as unit size, layout, view position, and interior condition. Buyers typically evaluate residences based on the 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom floor plan mix, the oceanfront setting, and the building’s limited amenity structure without relying on a single uniform standard across all units.

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Beach Place vs Nearby Condos

Beach Place tends to get grouped with Ocean Colony and Beach Walk because they all offer townhome-style living with association structure. Ocean Colony feels larger in scope and has gone through a significant visual evolution over the years. Beach Walk adds the shared pool component and slightly more midtown positioning. Dune House competes on that simpler oceanfront townhome format but with a more straightforward layout. Beach Place stands apart because of its smaller footprint and true beach-cottage feel. It’s not oversized. It’s not dramatic. It’s classic. Buyers who want something manageable with HOA oversight usually narrow it down to one of these, and then it becomes a matter of layout and vibe.

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Buying or Selling a Beach Place Property

Last reviewed by Grant Fritschle

Grant Fritschle is a second-generation Ocean City, Maryland real estate professional with nearly three decades of experience specializing in oceanfront, waterfront, and investment properties throughout Ocean City, MD and Fenwick Island, DE. He is known for his deep local knowledge, data informed guidance, and long term client relationships built on transparency and trust.

Last reviewed: April 2026

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