Kent County property record for 21097 Chesapeake Ave, Rock Hall, MD 21661
| Property Type | Office Building |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,360 sqft · built 2009 |
| Lot Size | 0.159 acres (6,913 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Jul 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $6,137 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 05-019869 |
| Primary APN | 05-019869 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,360 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,360 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2009 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,913 sqft (0.159 acres) |
| View / Lot | Waterfront |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 266 sqft |
| Boat Access | Boat Access |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 019869 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 21096 CHESAPEAKE AVE |
| City | ROCK HALL |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21661 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Office Building |
| Local Zoning Code | MWD |
| Legal Description | LOT 6,913 SQ FT S/S CHESAPEAKE AVE ROCK HALL |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 5, EDESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
21097 Chesapeake Ave, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in June 2015.
Source: Kent County records, as of August 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21096 CHESAPEAKE AVE, ROCK HALL, MD 21661 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 20, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 20, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 279 / 490 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 28, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0008340464 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 21097 Chesapeake Ave was $6,137, up 4.7% from the year before.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of August 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Kent County |
| Municipality | Rock Hall Town |
| Unified School District | Kent County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,137.00 (+4.69%) | $405,367 (+4.68%) | $423,500 (-) Land $138,200 Building $285,300 |
| 2025 | $5,862.00 | $387,233 | $423,500 Land $138,200 Building $285,300 |
| 2023 | $5,551.00 | $369,100 Land $138,200 Building $230,900 | $369,100 Land $138,200 Building $230,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21097 Chesapeake Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
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 | 6.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 210 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 239 units insured incl. 29 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 32 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 32 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · 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 21097 Chesapeake Ave is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.5% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 ROCK HALL serves 1,750 people · EPA ID MD0140006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 79 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| IQ Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| BridgeMAXX Suncoast Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Talkie Communications.
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