Caroline County property record for 12143 River Rd, Ridgely, MD 21660
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,352 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 1.53 acres (66,647 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,053 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-017421 |
| Primary APN | 07-017421 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,352 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 66,647 sqft (1.53 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Patio Area | 336 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 320 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 017421 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12143 RIVER RD |
| City | RIDGELY |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21660-1648 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | 1.53 AC L-1 NE/S RIVER ROAD NW OF DENTON |
| Legal Subdivision | EATON A P JR & LINDA L LAND |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 7, RIDGELY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1041 |
| Census Tract | 955201 |
12143 River Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 1997.
Source: Caroline County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12143 RIVER RD, RIDGELY, MD 21660-1648 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 14, 1997 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 14, 1997 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 8, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1997176 |
| Deed Book / Page | 313 / 439 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000176 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12143 River Rd was $1,053 with a homeowner's exemption, down 39.1% from the year before.
Source: Caroline County assessment roll, as of August 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Caroline County |
| Unified School District | Caroline County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,053.00 (-39.06%) Homeowner's exemption | $260,800 | $284,700 Land $88,900 Building $195,800 |
| 2025 | $1,728.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,042.00 Homeowner's exemption | $199,933 | $213,000 Land $77,600 Building $135,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12143 River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1999.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 15, 2021 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1999–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 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 risk around 12143 River Rd 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 | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Choptank Fiber Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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