Kent County property record for 401 Cannon St, Chestertown, MD 21620
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2.5 ba · 3,088 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.117 acres (5,114 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $318,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $7,212 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-004825 |
| Primary APN | 04-004825 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
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| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,088 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 5,114 sqft (0.117 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 138 ft deep x 36 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 354 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 004825 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 401 CANNON ST |
| City | CHESTERTOWN |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21620-1329 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-5 |
| Legal Description | LOT 36.9X138.6 401 E CANNON ST CHESTERTOWN |
| Legal Subdivision | CHESTERTOWN |
| Legal Lot Number | 401 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, CHESTERTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4013 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chestertown Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 1984 · 456 contributing resources · NRIS 84001808 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
401 Cannon St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2016.
Source: Kent County records, as of August 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 401 CANNON ST, CHESTERTOWN, MD 21620-1329 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 21, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 21, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 29, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 869 / 218 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000430 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MD |
| Property Address | 401 CANNON ST, CHESTERTOWN, MD 21620-1329 |
| Document Number | 0009700282 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 13, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Title Company | SOLIDIFI TITLE AND CLOSING |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 401 CANNON ST CHESTERTOWN MD 216201329, CHESTERTOWN, MD 21620-1329 |
| Document Number | 0009700282 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 19, 2018 |
| Book Page | 000970/000282 |
| Name | JG WENTWORTH HM LNDG |
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| Address | WOODBRIDGE, VA 22192 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 18, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 401 Cannon St was $7,212, up 2.1% from the year before.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of August 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Kent County |
| Municipality | Chestertown Town |
| Unified School District | Kent County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,212.00 (+2.1%) | $460,200 | $479,000 Land $140,700 Building $338,300 |
| 2025 | $7,064.00 | ||
| 2023 | $4,793.00 | $355,467 | $450,800 Land $140,700 Building $310,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 401 Cannon St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 31 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 40 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 52 units insured incl. 12 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 31 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 31 |
| 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 401 Cannon 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF CHESTERTOWN serves 5,400 people · EPA ID MD0140002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 426 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Talkie Communications Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: BridgeMAXX Suncoast Broadband, IQ Fiber.
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