Dorchester County property record for 2161 Wingate Bishops Head Rd, Wingate, MD 21675
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 1.25 acres (54,450 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $39,200 (Feb 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $821 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 10-001994 |
| Primary APN | 10-001994 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 54,450 sqft (1.25 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001994 |
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| Street Address | 2161 WINGATE BISHOPS HEAD RD |
| City | WINGATE |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21675-2020 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | V |
| Legal Description | 1.25 ACRES N/S WINGATE- BISHOPS HEAD ROAD |
| Jurisdiction | DORCHESTER MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 10, STRAITS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2155 |
| Census Tract | 970900 |
2161 Wingate Bishops Head Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2006.
Source: Dorchester County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2161 WINGATE BISHOPS HEAD RD, WINGATE, MD 21675-2020 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200651163 |
| Deed Book / Page | 713 / 578 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2161 Wingate Bishops Head Rd was $821, up 4.1% 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 | $821.00 (+4.06%) | $66,700 Land $25,300 Building $41,400 | $66,700 Land $25,300 Building $41,400 |
| 2025 | $789.00 | ||
| 2023 | $708.00 | $58,300 Land $25,300 Building $33,000 | $58,300 Land $25,300 Building $33,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2161 Wingate Bishops Head 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 | 5.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 130 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 130 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 180 (1985–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 180 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2025 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 2161 Wingate Bishops Head Rd is extreme, ranking above 97.5% of the US, with a 2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Extreme above 97.5% of the US · above 99.9% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Insurers in high-risk areas may require mitigation or decline coverage; check availability before making an offer.
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 17 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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