Kent County property record for 13852 Sassafras Rd, Galena, MD 21635
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,060 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 1.1 acres (47,916 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $455,000 (Sep 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $5,288 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 01-024442 |
| Primary APN | 01-024442 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,060 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 47,916 sqft (1.1 acres) |
| View / Lot | Waterfront |
| Garage Type | Built-in |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Deck Area | 249 sqft |
| Boat Access | Boat Access |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 024442 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 13852 SASSAFRAS RD |
| City | GALENA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21635-1829 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CAR |
| Legal Description | LOT 15-1.1 AC 13852 SASSAFRAS ROAD SHOREWOOD ESTATES |
| Legal Subdivision | SASSAFRAS ROAD SHOREWOOD ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 1, MASSEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 950100 |
Source: Kent County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13852 SASSAFRAS RD, GALENA, MD 21635-1829 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 14, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 14, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 12, 1990 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200440847 |
| Deed Book / Page | 383 / 504 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Kent County |
| Unified School District | Kent County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $573,400 (+38.44%) Land $341,400 Building $232,000 | $573,400 (+38.44%) Land $341,400 Building $232,000 | |
| 2025 | $5,288.00 (+12.92%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $4,683.00 Homeowner's exemption | $414,200 Land $263,400 Building $150,800 | $414,200 Land $263,400 Building $150,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 15, 2021 · 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 | 7.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1999–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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.
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 | None beyond 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 58 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| RiverNet Fixed Wireless | 1,200 / 1,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: AT&T, BridgeMAXX Suncoast Broadband, Verizon.
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