12870 River Rd, Ridgely, MD 21660 Property Records

Caroline County property record for 12870 River Rd, Ridgely, MD 21660

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 ba · 1,782 sqft · built 1997
Lot Size1 acres (43,560 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Tax Bill$2,691 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN07-017839

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN07-017839
Alternative APNs
  • 7017839
  • 017839

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,782 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1997
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1997
Exterior MaterialSiding
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area43,560 sqft (1 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area594 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area168 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area180 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHeat Pump
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number017839
Street Address12870 RIVER RD
CityRIDGELY
StateMD
Zip21660
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR
Legal DescriptionLOT 1-1.00 AC S/S RIVER RD E OF RIDGELY
Legal SubdivisionGILBERT W GRABLE SR LANDS
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionCAROLINE MD
Township / Civil Division7, RIDGELY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1012
Census Tract955201

Owner

Source: Caroline County records, as of August 18, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 3, RIDGELY, MD 21660-0003
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 9, 1998
Deed SaleFeb 9, 1998
Deed Document Number1998124
Deed Book / Page331 / 121
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

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$279,133 (+23.15%)$297,800 (+23.16%) Land $85,000 Building $212,800
2025$2,691.00 (+13.31%)
2023$2,375.00 Homeowner's exemption$226,667$241,800 Land $75,000 Building $166,800

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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Choptank Fiber
Fiber
2,500 / 2,500

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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