131 Walnut St, Ridgely, MD 21660 Property Records

Caroline County property record for 131 Walnut St, Ridgely, MD 21660

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2.5 ba · 2,164 sqft · built 2005
Lot Size0.242 acres (10,560 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$292,015 (Nov 2005)
Tax Bill$4,040 (2026)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN07-029799

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN07-029799
Alternative APN
  • 029799

Interior

Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,164 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2005
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2005
Exterior MaterialSiding
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area10,560 sqft (0.242 acres)
Garage TypeMixed
Garage Area458 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHeat Pump

Location & Zoning

Account Number029799
Street Address131 WALNUT ST
CityRIDGELY
StateMD
Zip21660-1940
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-3
Legal Description10,560 SF LOT-37 S/S LISTER LN LISTER ESTATES
Legal SubdivisionLISTER ESTATES
Legal Lot Number37
JurisdictionCAROLINE MD
Township / Civil Division7, RIDGELY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2013
Census Tract955201

Owner

Source: Caroline County records, as of October 20, 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 Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address131 WALNUT ST, RIDGELY, MD 21660-1940
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 4, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 4, 2005 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJun 21, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number200551287
Deed Book / Page643 / 750
Last Transfer DateJan 24, 2017
Transfer Doc0012420137
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Caroline County assessment roll, as of August 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMaryland
CountyCaroline County
MunicipalityRidgely Town
Unified School DistrictCaroline County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$4,040.00 (+2.83%) Homeowner's exemption$271,567 (+4.2%)$282,500 (-) Land $50,000 Building $232,500
2025$3,929.00 (+7.94%) Homeowner's exemption$260,633 (+8%)$282,500 (+13.14%) Land $50,000 Building $232,500
2023$3,640.00 Homeowner's exemption$241,333$249,700 Land $50,000 Building $199,700

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 Policies1 in force

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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 41% of Maryland
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemTOWN OF RIDGELY
serves 1,600 people · EPA ID MD0050006
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMay 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 162 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: Choptank Fiber.

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