Dorchester County property record for 221 Willis St, Cambridge, MD 21613
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,907 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.083 acres (3,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Feb 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,368 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-116284 |
| Primary APN | 07-116284 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,907 sqft Total Area |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 350 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,600 sqft (0.083 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 89 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 299 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 116284 |
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| Street Address | 221 WILLIS ST |
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21613-1620 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | LOT 3,600 SQ. FT. 221 WILLIS STREET CAMBRIDGE |
| Jurisdiction | DORCHESTER MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 7, CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4011 |
| Census Tract | 970400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Cambridge Historic District, Wards I and III listed 1990 · 675 contributing resources · NRIS 90001370 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
221 Willis St is owned by two individuals who bought it in February 2012.
Source: Dorchester County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 210 OAKLEY ST, CAMBRIDGE, MD 21613-1610 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 3, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 3, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 9, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1071 / 15 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | DORCHESTER MD |
| Property Address | 221 WILLIS ST, CAMBRIDGE, MD 21613-1620 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, TIDEMARK TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 210 OAKLEY ST, CAMBRIDGE, MD 21613-1610 |
| Document Number | 0018460453 |
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| Date | Dec 1, 2023 |
| Book Page | 1846/453 |
| Name | THE QUEENSTOWN BANK OF MARYLAND |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | QUEENSTOWN, MD 21658 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 221 Willis St was $2,368, up 7% from the year before.
Source: Dorchester County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Dorchester County |
| Municipality | Cambridge City |
| Unified School District | Dorchester County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,368.00 (+6.96%) | $126,733 | $144,400 Land $39,000 Building $105,400 |
| 2025 | $2,214.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,031.00 | $109,900 | $117,900 Land $30,000 Building $87,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 221 Willis St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 25 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 10, 2022 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 36 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 60 units insured incl. 24 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 25 (1979–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 25 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 |
| 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 221 Willis St 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 | 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 | CITY OF CAMBRIDGE WATER serves 15,000 people · EPA ID MD0090002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 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 | 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 687 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Bay Country Communications, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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