Caroline County property record for 309 Central Ave, Ridgely, MD 21660
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,852 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.413 acres (18,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $289,000 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,279 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-008996 |
| Primary APN | 07-008996 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,852 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 18,000 sqft (0.413 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 180 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 280 sqft |
| Deck Area | 622 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 008996 |
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| Street Address | 309 CENTRAL AVE |
| City | RIDGELY |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21660-2031 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 18000 SQ FT 1 2 SW/S CENTRAL AVE RIDGELY |
| Legal Subdivision | RIDGELY |
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 7, RIDGELY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2047 |
| Census Tract | 955201 |
Source: Caroline County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 309 CENTRAL AVE, RIDGELY, MD 21660-2031 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 3, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1559 / 4 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 309 CENTRAL AVE, RIDGELY, MD 21660-2031 |
| Document Number | 0015590004 |
| Book / Page | 1559 / 4 |
| Map Reference | LB LHG57 FO 58A |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 2, 2022 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, VENTURE TITLE COMPANY LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 309 CENTRAL AVE, RIDGELY, MD 21660-2031 |
| Document Number | 0000015599 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 1559/9 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
Source: Caroline County assessment roll, as of August 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Caroline County |
| Municipality | Ridgely Town |
| Unified School District | Caroline County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,279.00 (+1%) | $287,667 (+33.94%) | $317,300 (+38.92%) Land $65,800 Building $251,500 |
| 2025 | $3,890.00 (+18.38%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,286.00 | $214,767 | $228,400 Land $49,800 Building $178,600 |
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 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF RIDGELY serves 1,600 people · EPA ID MD0050006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 244 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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