Caroline County property record for 202 Central Ave, Ridgely, MD 21660
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 2,713 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.256 acres (11,160 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $390,000 (Oct 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,244 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-006721 |
| Primary APN | 07-006721 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,713 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1885 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,160 sqft (0.256 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 180 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Built-in |
| Garage Area | 456 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 427 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 006721 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 202 CENTRAL AVE |
| City | RIDGELY |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21660-2034 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 11160 SQ FT PT 11 12 NE/S CENTRAL AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | RIDGELY |
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 7, RIDGELY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 955201 |
202 Central Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2023.
Source: Caroline County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 202 CENTRAL AVE, RIDGELY, MD 21660-2034 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 12, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 12, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 29, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1646 / 424 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 3, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0011300332 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Recording Date | Oct 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 202 CENTRAL AVE, RIDGELY, MD 21660-2034 |
| Document Number | 0016460424 |
| Book / Page | 1646 / 424 |
| Map Reference | LB 57 FO 57 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 1, 2023 |
| Title Company | EASTERN MT TITLE COMPANY, EASTERN SHORE TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,950.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 202 CENTRAL AVE, RIDGELY, MD 21660-2034 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 202 Central Ave was $4,244 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4% 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 | $4,244.00 (+3.99%) Homeowner's exemption | $343,767 (+14.46%) | $387,200 (-) Land $59,000 Building $328,200 |
| 2025 | $4,081.00 Homeowner's exemption | $300,333 | $387,200 Land $59,000 Building $328,200 |
| 2023 | $2,750.00 Homeowner's exemption | $225,233 | $256,900 Land $43,000 Building $213,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 202 Central Ave 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 202 Central Ave 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: 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 244 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: T-Mobile.
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