Dorchester County property record for 1238 Pennsylvania Ave, Madison, MD 21648
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,070 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.51 acres (22,215 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Jun 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $3,314 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 16-003611 |
| Primary APN | 16-003611 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,070 sqft Total Area |
| Utility Area | 50 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 22,215 sqft (0.51 acres) |
| View / Lot | Waterfront |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 248 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 003611 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1238 PENNSYLVANIA AVE |
| City | MADISON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21648-1105 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | V |
| Legal Description | 22,215 SQ. FT. NW OF OLD RT. 16 MADISON |
| Jurisdiction | DORCHESTER MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 16, MADISON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2065 |
| Census Tract | 970804 |
1238 Pennsylvania Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 1999.
Source: Dorchester County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1238 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, MADISON, MD 21648-1105 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 29, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 29, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 12, 1998 |
| Deed Document Number | 19991279 |
| Deed Book / Page | 405 / 519 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000795 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1238 Pennsylvania Ave was $3,314, up 3.4% from the year before.
Source: Dorchester County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Dorchester County |
| Unified School District | Dorchester County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,314.00 (+3.43%) | $285,000 Land $184,000 Building $101,000 | $285,000 Land $184,000 Building $101,000 |
| 2025 | $3,204.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,907.00 | $256,100 Land $184,000 Building $72,100 | $256,100 Land $184,000 Building $72,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1238 Pennsylvania Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 10, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 4.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 196 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 196 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 178 (1978–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 178 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2026 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 1238 Pennsylvania Ave is moderate, ranking above 57% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 57% of the US · above 91% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 36 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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