Dorchester County property record for 5 Choptank Ave, Cambridge, MD 21613
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,642 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,008 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $282,500 (Oct 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $3,116 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 07-130996 |
| Primary APN | 07-130996 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
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| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,642 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,008 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| View / Lot | Waterfront |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 378 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 130996 |
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| Street Address | 5 CHOPTANK AVE |
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21613-1622 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | LOT 7,008 SQ. FT. 5 CHOPTANK AVENUE CAMBRIDGE |
| Jurisdiction | DORCHESTER MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 7, CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 970400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Cambridge Historic District, Wards I and III listed 1990 · 675 contributing resources · NRIS 90001370 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Dorchester County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 CHOPTANK AVE, CAMBRIDGE, MD 21613-1622 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Oct 5, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 5, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 30, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2026 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2045 / 116 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DORCHESTER MD |
| Recording Date | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5 CHOPTANK AVE, CAMBRIDGE, MD 21613-1622 |
| Document Number | 2045000116 |
| Book / Page | 2045 / 116 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $285,325.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5 CHOPTANK AVE, CAMBRIDGE, MD 21613-1622 |
| Document Number | 2045000124, |
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| Date | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Book Page | 2045/124 |
| Name | NFM LENDING |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
Source: Dorchester County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Dorchester County |
| Municipality | Cambridge City |
| Unified School District | Dorchester County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,116.00 (+3.76%) | $166,767 (+13.52%) | $180,500 (+12.88%) Land $66,400 Building $114,100 |
| 2025 | $3,003.00 (+10.61%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,715.00 | $146,900 | $159,900 Land $51,400 Building $108,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 10, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 4.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 28 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 78 units insured incl. 50 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 27 (1985–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 27 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · river or lake flooding |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | CITY OF CAMBRIDGE WATER serves 15,000 people · EPA ID MD0090002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 4 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 23 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 |
May also be available: Bay Country Communications.
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