Dorchester County property record for 1601 Perseus Rd, Cambridge, MD 21613
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 3,232 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 6.2 acres (270,072 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,663 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 09-195580 |
| Primary APN | 09-195580 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,232 sqft Total Area |
| Utility Area | 480 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 270,072 sqft (6.2 acres) |
| View / Lot | Waterfront |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,976 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Deck Area | 360 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 195580 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1601 PERSEUS RD |
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21613-1662 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 - 6.20 ACRES NW/S PERSEUS ROAD ORION DEVELOPMENT |
| Legal Subdivision | REVISED PLAT ORION A SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DORCHESTER MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 9, CHURCH CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 970804 |
1601 Perseus Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2016.
Source: Dorchester County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1601 PERSEUS RD, CAMBRIDGE, MD 21613-1662 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 25, 1996 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 25, 1996 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 18, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19961146 |
| Deed Book / Page | 339 / 557 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 20, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0013730438 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1601 Perseus Rd was $6,663 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5.1% from the year before.
Source: Dorchester County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Dorchester County |
| Unified School District | Dorchester County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,663.00 (+5.14%) Homeowner's exemption | $616,800 (+6.99%) Land $206,600 Building $410,200 | $616,800 (-) Land $206,600 Building $410,200 |
| 2025 | $6,337.00 Homeowner's exemption | $576,500 | $616,800 Land $206,600 Building $410,200 |
| 2023 | $5,574.00 Homeowner's exemption | $495,900 Land $206,600 Building $289,300 | $495,900 Land $206,600 Building $289,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1601 Perseus Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 10, 2022 · 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 | 4.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 196 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 196 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 178 (1978–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 178 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2026 · other causes |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 1601 Perseus Rd is moderate, ranking above 53% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 53% of the US · above 89% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 18 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Bay Country Communications.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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