Caroline County property record for 17198 Melville Rd, Henderson, MD 21640
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 4.08 acres (177,725 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $241,000 (Oct 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $3,098 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-016717 |
| Primary APN | 01-016717 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Total Area |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 384 sqft |
| Utility Area | 288 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 177,725 sqft (4.08 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 896 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Deck Area | 224 sqft |
| Patio Area | 384 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 896 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 016717 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17198 MELVILLE RD |
| City | HENDERSON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21640-1507 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | 4.08 AC LOT 2 W/S MELVILLE RD NW OF HENDERSON |
| Legal Subdivision | MINOR SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 1, HENDERSON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1041 |
| Census Tract | 955000 |
17198 Melville Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2018.
Source: Caroline County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17198 MELVILLE RD, HENDERSON, MD 21640-1507 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 24, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 24, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 26, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1128 / 454 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0013290276 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Recording Date | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Property Address | 17198 MELVILLE RD, HENDERSON, MD 21640-1507 |
| Document Number | 0013290276 |
| Book / Page | 001329 / 000276 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2018 |
| Title Company | EVANS TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 17198 MELVILLE RD HENDERSON MD 216401507, HENDERSON, MD 21640-1507 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17198 Melville Rd was $3,098 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.4% from the year before.
Source: Caroline County assessment roll, as of August 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Caroline County |
| Unified School District | Caroline County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,098.00 (+3.37%) Homeowner's exemption | $298,800 (+8.62%) | $322,500 (-) Land $100,400 Building $222,100 |
| 2025 | $2,997.00 Homeowner's exemption | $275,100 | $322,500 Land $100,400 Building $222,100 |
| 2023 | $2,644.00 Homeowner's exemption | $242,167 | $251,400 Land $79,300 Building $172,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17198 Melville Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2011.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
| 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 17198 Melville Rd 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Choptank Fiber Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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