Dorchester County property record for 4940 Rippling Rd, Cambridge, MD 21613
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,461 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 5.07 acres (220,849 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,030 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 09-203834 |
| Primary APN | 09-203834 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,461 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 220,849 sqft (5.07 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 334 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 203834 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4940 RIPPLING RD |
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21613-3661 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1-5.07 ACRES W/S RIPPLING RD N OF BRANNOCK'S NECK RD |
| Legal Subdivision | PAUL M & KELLY T JACKSON |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DORCHESTER MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 9, CHURCH CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 970804 |
4940 Rippling Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Dorchester County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4940 RIPPLING RD, CAMBRIDGE, MD 21613-3661 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4940 Rippling Rd was $5,030 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5.8% from the year before.
Source: Dorchester County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Dorchester County |
| Unified School District | Dorchester County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,030.00 (+5.76%) Homeowner's exemption | $476,600 Land $52,000 Building $424,600 | $476,600 Land $52,000 Building $424,600 |
| 2025 | $4,756.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $4,123.00 Homeowner's exemption | $365,400 Land $52,000 Building $313,400 | $365,400 Land $52,000 Building $313,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4940 Rippling Rd in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 10, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 196 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 196 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 178 (1978–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 178 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2026 · other causes |
| 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 4940 Rippling Rd is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 41% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: Bay Country Communications.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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