11997 Central Ave, Ridgely, MD 21660 Property Records

Caroline County property record for 11997 Central Ave, Ridgely, MD 21660

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1875
Lot Size0.456 acres (19,863 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$34,000 (Aug 2022)
Tax Bill$542 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2022 Sale
Dec 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN07-006462

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN07-006462
Alternative APNs
  • 7006462
  • 006462

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,200 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area600 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1875
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1875
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialAsbestos
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area19,863 sqft (0.456 acres)
PorchSlab
Porch Area264 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemSpace Heater
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number006462
Street Address11997 CENTRAL AVE
CityRIDGELY
StateMD
Zip21660-1761
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal Description19,863 SW/S HOLSINGER LANE SE OF RIDGELY
JurisdictionCAROLINE MD
Township / Civil Division7, RIDGELY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1062
Census Tract955201

Owner

Source: Caroline County records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address11997 CENTRAL AVE, RIDGELY, MD 21660-1761
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 5, 2022Deed, Transfer
Dec 28, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 5, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 5, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 28, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page1589 / 2
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCAROLINE MD
Recording DateAug 5, 2022
Property Address11997 CENTRAL AVE, RIDGELY, MD 21660
Document Number0015890002
Book / Page1589 / 2
Instrument DateAug 4, 2022
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 25, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address11997 CENTRAL AVE, RIDGELY, MD 21660

December 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCAROLINE MD
Recording DateDec 28, 2018
Property Address11997 CENTRAL AVE, RIDGELY, MD 21660
Document Number0013390485
Book / Page001339 / 000485
Instrument DateDec 27, 2018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 14, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$4.04
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address24147 ASBURY DR DENTON MD 21629, DENTON, MD 21629

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Caroline County assessment roll, as of August 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMaryland
CountyCaroline County
Unified School DistrictCaroline County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$542.00 (+8.4%)$45,000 (+26.4%)$49,700 (+39.61%) Land $49,600 Building $100
2025$500.00 (+28.87%)
2023$388.00$35,600 Land $34,700 Building $900$35,600 Land $34,700 Building $900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 15, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1999–2012)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimOct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 66% of the US · above 70% of Maryland
Wildfire Likelihood0.03% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 98 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

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