Caroline County property record for 304 Academy Ave, Denton, MD 21629
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.188 acres (8,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,372 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-029735 |
| Primary APN | 03-029735 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Total Area |
| Utility Area | 48 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,200 sqft (0.188 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 029735 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 304 ACADEMY AVE |
| City | DENTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21629-1250 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TR |
| Legal Description | 8,200 SF L-13 W/S ADADEMY AVENUE DENTON |
| Legal Subdivision | ACADEMY STREET |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 3, DENTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1040 |
| Census Tract | 955302 |
304 Academy Ave is owned by a company that bought it in September 2026 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Caroline County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 S 3RD ST, DENTON, MD 21629-1204 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage QUEENSTOWN BANK/MD |
| Nov 30, 2017 | Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage BAY CAPITAL MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 29, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 29, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 30, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1810 / 216 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 304 ACADEMY AVE, DENTON, MD 21629-1250 |
| Document Number | 1810000216 |
| Book / Page | 1810 / 216 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $222,200.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 15 S 3RD ST, DENTON, MD 21629-1204 |
| Document Number | 1810000222, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Book Page | 1810/222 |
| Name | QUEENSTOWN BANK/MD |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Recording Date | Nov 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 304 ACADEMY AVE, DENTON, MD 21629-1250 |
| Document Number | 0012860423 |
| Book / Page | 1286 / 423 |
| Map Reference | FILE8 PL547 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1286-423 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2021 |
| Title Company | VENTURE TITLE CO LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $693.75 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 304 ACADEMY AVE, DENTON, MD 21629-1250 |
| Document Number | 1286429 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1286-429 |
| Name | BAY CAPITAL MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 304 Academy Ave was $2,372 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.3% from the year before.
Source: Caroline County assessment roll, as of August 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Caroline County |
| Municipality | Denton Town |
| Unified School District | Caroline County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,372.00 (+3.31%) Homeowner's exemption | $176,900 (+8.79%) | $205,500 (+26.38%) Land $52,100 Building $153,400 |
| 2025 | $2,296.00 Homeowner's exemption | $162,600 Land $52,100 Building $110,500 | $162,600 Land $52,100 Building $110,500 |
| 2023 | $2,178.00 Homeowner's exemption | $143,533 | $162,600 Land $52,100 Building $110,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 304 Academy Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 15, 2021 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 304 Academy Ave 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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 | TOWN OF DENTON serves 4,848 people · EPA ID MD0050001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 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 435 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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