Caroline County property record for 12820 Crouse Mill Rd, Ridgely, MD 21660
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,348 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 58 acres (2,526,480 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,450 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-002447 |
| Primary APN | 06-002447 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,348 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,526,480 sqft (58 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 16 sqft |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1,920 sqft |
| Poultry House | 4,800 sqft |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 002447 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12820 CROUSE MILL RD |
| City | RIDGELY |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21660-1245 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | 58 AC SW/S CROUSE MILL RD W OF RIDGELY |
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 6, HILLSBORO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 955202 |
12820 Crouse Mill Rd, a rural home, is held in a trust since January 2003.
Source: Caroline County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12853 CROUSE MILL RD, RIDGELY, MD 21660-1246 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 16, 2003 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 16, 2003 |
| Deed Document Number | 200356 |
| Deed Book / Page | 470 / 767 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12820 Crouse Mill Rd was $2,450, up 3.4% 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 | $2,450.00 (+3.38%) | $222,967 (+5.37%) | $245,700 (+16.12%) Land $76,200 Building $169,500 |
| 2025 | $2,370.00 | $211,600 Land $76,200 Building $135,400 | $211,600 Land $76,200 Building $135,400 |
| 2023 | $2,108.00 | $193,067 | $211,600 Land $76,200 Building $135,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12820 Crouse Mill Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2001–2003) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2003 · 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 12820 Crouse Mill Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Choptank Fiber Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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