Bluewater East Condos

Verified Building Facts

• Building Name: Bluewater East
• Address: 13400 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842
• Location Type: Ocean block
• Location Type: North Ocean City
• Year Built: 1974
• Building Type: Mid-rise
• Number of Units: 105
• Elevator Access: Yes
• 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 Bluewater East

Bluewater East is a mid-rise condominium complex built in 1974, consisting of two nine-story towers with a total of 105 units. The building offers a mix of one- and three-bedroom condos and is located on the ocean block at 134th Street and Coastal Highway in North Ocean City, MD. The property includes common amenities such as an outdoor pool, a kiddie pool, and a large sundeck. Observationally, the design of the land parcel around the building centralizes these amenities while mitigating exposure to traffic and noise from Coastal Highway.

Management of Bluewater East is handled professionally off-site by a local management company, and the building includes a private parking lot and elevator access. The property allows pets for owners but restricts them for renters and guests. The location is moderately close to Northside Park and several local restaurants, and the building is often utilized by second-home buyers and part-time rental owners. Short-term rentals are permitted, reflecting the building’s moderate rental potential, while its placement just outside the oceanfront High Rise Row positions it within North Ocean City without being directly on the ocean.

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Amenities at Bluewater East

Bluewater East offers a focused set of essential on-site amenities for its ocean block location in North Ocean City.

Amenities include:

• Outdoor pool
• Kiddie pool
• Expansive sundeck

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Floor Plans and Unit Types

Bluewater East offers a balanced mix of floor plans suited to a range of buyer preferences.

Common unit types include:

• 1-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 Bluewater East

Bluewater East is a building that spent years being overlooked, and honestly, that was understandable for a while. It felt dated. Forgotten. Not particularly compelling. And a little neglected.

That story has changed.

When a building brings in strong, professional property management and actually follows through on improvements, it shows. Bluewater East is a great example of that. The momentum here is different than it used to be.

The building features a north and south tower with a pool between them, and many buyers are surprised by how truly impressive the ocean views can be from higher-floor units, even though it’s technically oceanblock, some views feel like they’re oceanfront.

Bluewater East isn’t trying to compete with luxury high-rises. What it offers now is a better-run, better-maintained building in North Ocean City that deserves another look, and some great pricing opportunities.

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Who Bluewater East Is Best Suited For

Bluewater East is typically best suited for:

• Second-home buyers
• Part-time owner / part-time rental owners
• Couples or small households
• Value-oriented buyers prioritizing location over finishes

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Common Buyer Mistakes at Bluewater East

Some of the most common mistakes buyers make when evaluating Bluewater East include:

• Assuming all units have the same view
• Underestimating traffic or seasonal congestion
• Assuming nearby attractions operate year-round
• Assuming the building is quiet year-round
• Assuming parking is assigned to every unit

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Rental and Investment Potential

Short-term rentals are permitted at Bluewater East, and the building is commonly used by owners who rent units on a part-time basis. The property has moderate rental potential, accommodating a variety of buyer types who may wish to utilize it for vacation rentals.

The building's ocean block location, essential on-site amenities, and moderate name recognition support its use as a rental property. Buyers should conduct their own due diligence regarding rental regulations, demand, and suitability based on their individual plans.

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HOA Fees and Ownership Details

Homeowner association fees at Bluewater East 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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Bluewater East Real Estate Market Trends

Bluewater East experiences high market activity, reflecting its moderate name recognition and ocean block location in North Ocean City. The mid-rise structure, unit mix, and focused on-site amenities contribute to its general appeal among second-home buyers and part-time rental owners.

Within the building, pricing and demand are typically influenced by factors such as unit type, floor level, and view orientation. Buyers often evaluate units based on these characteristics alongside layout and condition to determine suitability for personal use or rental purposes.

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Bluewater East vs Nearby Condos

Bluewater East usually gets looked at alongside Sea Time, Excalibur, and Outrigger, and that’s a very fair lane. All three sit in that north-end, practical, oceanblock category. Sea Time feels a little more basic and price-driven (with time shares in the building). Excalibur has a steadier history, and larger floorplans. Outrigger is a smaller low-rise building with comparable one-bedroom floorplans in North OC. Bluewater East sits somewhere in the middle of all these buildings now that management has stepped up. It’s not trying to be luxury, but it’s no longer the overlooked afterthought either. If someone wants north-end proximity with improving fundamentals, this is often the one that surprises them.

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Buying or Selling a Bluewater East 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: March 2026

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