Cecil County property record for 26 Thoreau Rd, Colora, MD 21917
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,396 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.862 acres (37,548 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,040 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-030157 |
| Primary APN | 06-030157 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,396 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 37,548 sqft (0.862 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Vinyl Pool |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 612 sqft |
| Deck Area | 400 sqft |
| Bath House | 288 sqft |
| Gazebo | 576 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 030157 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26 THOREAU RD |
| City | COLORA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21917-1542 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 - .8625 ACRE 26 THOREAU ROAD WALDEN ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | WALDEN ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | CECIL MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 6, RISING SUN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 31301 |
26 Thoreau Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2004.
Source: Cecil County records, as of September 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26 THOREAU RD, COLORA, MD 21917-1542 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 22, 2004 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 22, 2004 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 1980 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004262596 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1575 / 294 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000262596 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 26 Thoreau Rd was $4,040 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.7% from the year before.
Source: Cecil County assessment roll, as of September 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Cecil County |
| Unified School District | Cecil County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,040.00 (+2.69%) Homeowner's exemption | $379,267 | $386,200 Land $74,700 Building $311,500 |
| 2025 | $3,934.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $2,960.00 Homeowner's exemption | $335,000 | $375,800 Land $74,700 Building $301,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 26 Thoreau Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 17 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 17 (1996–2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 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.
Wildfire risk around 26 Thoreau Rd 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 23 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Armstrong Cable | 1,000 / 20 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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