Kent County property record for 401 High St, Chestertown, MD 21620
| Property Type | Public School (Administration, Campus, Dorms, Instruction) |
|---|---|
| Details | 6,758 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.447 acres (19,471 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-018788 |
| Primary APN | 04-018788 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 6,758 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,831 sqft |
| Basement Area | 4,831 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 19,471 sqft (0.447 acres) |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 160 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Package A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 018788 |
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| Street Address | 401 HIGH ST |
| City | CHESTERTOWN |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21620-1311 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Public School (Administration, Campus, Dorms, Instruction) |
| Local Zoning Code | R-B |
| Legal Description | LOT 0.447 AC 401 HIGH ST. 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 High St, a public works property, is owned by a company that acquired it in September 2025.
Source: Kent County records, as of August 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 262, CHESTERTOWN, MD 21620-0262 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0014580274 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT MD |
| Recording Date | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Property Address | 401 HIGH ST, CHESTERTOWN, MD 21620-1311 |
| Document Number | 0014580274 |
| Book / Page | 1458 / 274 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 401 HIGH ST, CHESTERTOWN, MD 21620-1311 |
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 | Additional exemption filed | $821,400 (-0.44%) Land $331,000 Building $490,400 | $821,400 (-1.93%) Land $331,000 Building $490,400 |
| 2025 | Additional exemption filed | $825,000 | $837,600 Land $341,200 Building $496,400 |
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $799,800 Land $341,200 Building $458,600 | $799,800 Land $341,200 Building $458,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 401 High 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 High 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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