Caroline County property record for 309 S 5th Ave, Denton, MD 21629
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,258 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.266 acres (11,566 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Aug 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $3,238 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-029379 |
| Primary APN | 03-029379 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,258 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 11,566 sqft (0.266 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 274 sqft |
| Patio Area | 132 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 029379 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 309 S 5TH AVE |
| City | DENTON |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21629-1308 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TR |
| Legal Description | LOT 11566 SF LOT 1 E/S FIFTH AVENUE DENTON |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGNUTT HARRY & ANNA L LANDS |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 3, DENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 955302 |
309 S 5th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 1996.
Source: Caroline County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 309 S 5TH AVE, DENTON, MD 21629-1308 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 13, 1995 |
| Deed Document Number | 1996656 |
| Deed Book / Page | 304 / 299 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000944 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 309 S 5th Ave was $3,238 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $253,033 | $298,100 Land $54,600 Building $243,500 | |
| 2025 | $3,238.00 | ||
| 2023 | $3,163.00 Homeowner's exemption | $199,900 | $230,500 Land $54,600 Building $175,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 309 S 5th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 15, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 309 S 5th Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 87% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 201 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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