Cecil County property record for 12 Shady Brook Dr, Colora, MD 21917
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.459 acres (19,994 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $101,000 (Feb 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $463 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-030866 |
| Primary APN | 06-030866 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 540 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 540 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 19,994 sqft (0.459 acres) |
| Deck Area | 368 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 030866 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 SHADY BROOK DR |
| City | COLORA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21917-1206 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Description | LOT 12 - .459 ACRE 12 SHADY BROOK DRIVE COWAN ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | COWAN ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | CECIL MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 6, RISING SUN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 31301 |
12 Shady Brook Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 1997.
Source: Cecil County records, as of September 21, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 192, COLORA, MD 21917-1196 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 21, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 21, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 26, 1981 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1997237451 |
| Deed Book / Page | 639 / 125 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Shady Brook Dr was $463 with a homeowner's exemption, down 79.3% from the year before.
Source: Cecil County assessment roll, as of September 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Cecil County |
| Unified School District | Cecil County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $463.00 (-79.34%) Homeowner's exemption | $220,333 | $228,000 Land $65,900 Building $162,100 |
| 2025 | $2,241.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $1,383.00 Homeowner's exemption | $189,167 | $216,500 Land $65,900 Building $150,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Shady Brook Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2014.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 10, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
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 risk around 12 Shady Brook Dr is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 41% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 119 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Armstrong Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 20 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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