Cecil County property record for 278 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD 21921
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,178 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,552 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,964 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-027678 |
| Primary APN | 03-027678 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,178 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,552 sqft (0.38 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Deck Area | 170 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 027678 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 278 APPLETON RD |
| City | ELKTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21921-5024 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 - .38 ACRE 278 APPLETON ROAD N/E OF ELKTON |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | CECIL MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 3, ELKTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2039 |
| Census Tract | 30503 |
Source: Cecil County records, as of September 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 APPLETON RD, ELKTON, MD 21921-5024 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $1,964.00 (+3.15%) Homeowner's exemption | $183,067 (+14.13%) | $193,800 (+19.93%) Land $66,500 Building $127,300 |
| 2025 | $1,904.00 (+68.35%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $1,131.00 Homeowner's exemption | $160,400 | $161,600 Land $66,500 Building $95,100 |
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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1996–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 94% of the US · lower than 89% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 47 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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