Caroline County property record for 138 Walnut St, Ridgely, MD 21660
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 2016 |
| Lot Size | 0.445 acres (19,367 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $27,500 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,318 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-030983 |
| Primary APN | 07-030983 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2016 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Exterior Material | Siding Sheathing |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 19,367 sqft (0.445 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 336 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 030983 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 138 WALNUT ST |
| City | RIDGELY |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21660-1901 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | 19,367 SQ FT L-2 WALNUT ST WALNUT FARMS |
| Legal Subdivision | WALNUT FARMS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 7, RIDGELY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 955201 |
138 Walnut St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2016.
Source: Caroline County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 138 WALNUT ST, RIDGELY, MD 21660-1901 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1203 / 175 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 138 Walnut St was $4,318, up 5.8% from the year before.
Source: Caroline County assessment roll, as of August 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Caroline County |
| Municipality | Ridgely Town |
| Unified School District | Caroline County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,318.00 (+5.83%) | $290,267 | $309,900 Land $67,100 Building $242,800 |
| 2025 | $4,080.00 | ||
| 2023 | $3,697.00 | $241,667 | $251,000 Land $51,100 Building $199,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 138 Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 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 risk around 138 Walnut St 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF RIDGELY serves 1,600 people · EPA ID MD0050006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 162 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Choptank Fiber.
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