Kent County property record for 31275 Front St, Galena, MD 21635
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.523 acres (22,781 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (Jan 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $8,597 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-015648 |
| Primary APN | 01-015648 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 22,781 sqft (0.523 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 188 ft deep x 121 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Patio Area | 538 sqft |
| Boat Access | Boat Access |
| Boat House | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 015648 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 31275 FRONT ST |
| City | GALENA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21635 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CAR |
| Legal Description | LOT 121X188.5 31275 FRONT ST GEORGETOWN |
| Legal Subdivision | GEORGETOWN |
| Legal Lot Number | 31275 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 1, MASSEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 950100 |
31275 Front St is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 1996.
Source: Kent County records, as of August 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2301 N DUPONT HWY, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-6304 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 24, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 24, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 24, 1996 |
| Deed Document Number | 199641 |
| Deed Book / Page | 90 / 305 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000040 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 31275 Front St was $8,597, up 12.8% from the year before.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of August 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Kent County |
| Unified School District | Kent County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,597.00 (+12.81%) | $752,900 (+12.91%) Land $554,400 Building $198,500 | $752,900 (-) Land $554,400 Building $198,500 |
| 2025 | $7,621.00 | $666,833 | $752,900 Land $554,400 Building $198,500 |
| 2023 | $5,579.00 | $494,700 Land $364,400 Building $130,300 | $494,700 Land $364,400 Building $130,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 31275 Front St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1999–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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 31275 Front St is low, with less than 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 | Under 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: 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: RiverNet, Verizon.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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