Cecil County property record for 256 E Main St, Elkton, MD 21921
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2.5 ba · 3,635 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.77 acres (33,542 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $6,344 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-047385 |
| Primary APN | 03-047385 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
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| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,635 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 871 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 871 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 33,542 sqft (0.77 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Vinyl Pool |
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| Pool Area | 648 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 821 sqft |
| Deck Area | 388 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Radiant |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 047385 |
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| Street Address | 256 E MAIN ST |
| City | ELKTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21921-5722 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | .77 ACRE 256 EAST MAIN STREET ELKTON |
| Jurisdiction | CECIL MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 3, ELKTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 30400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Listed Area | Within New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad Right-of-Way listed 1976 · 2 contributing resources · NRIS 76002290 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Cecil County records, as of September 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 256 E MAIN ST, ELKTON, MD 21921-5722 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Mar 6, 2003 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 6, 2003 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 4, 1983 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2003258880 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1327 / 677 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CECIL MD |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 256 E MAIN ST, ELKTON, MD 21921-5722 |
| Document Number | 0048920037 |
| Book / Page | 4892 / 37 |
| Instrument Date | May 9, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 256 E MAIN ST, ELKTON, MD 21921-5722 |
Source: Cecil County assessment roll, as of September 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Cecil County |
| Municipality | Elkton Town |
| Unified School District | Cecil County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,344.00 (+4%) Homeowner's exemption | $374,967 (+12.24%) | $394,100 (+17.05%) Land $79,200 Building $314,900 |
| 2025 | $6,100.00 (+19.33%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $5,112.00 Homeowner's exemption | $334,067 | $336,700 Land $79,200 Building $257,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 10, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 48 (1978–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 27 of 48 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · river or lake flooding |
| 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.
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 |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 ELKTON serves 15,625 people · EPA ID MD0070011 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Dec 2025 |
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| 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 86 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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