Caroline County property record for 501 Central Ave, Ridgely, MD 21660
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,816 sqft · built 1875 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (9,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Mar 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $4,449 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-010613 |
| Primary APN | 07-010613 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,816 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1875 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1875 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,000 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 54 sqft |
| Deck Area | 216 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 336 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 010613 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 501 CENTRAL AVE |
| City | RIDGELY |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21660-2033 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 9,000 SF SW/S CENTRAL AVE RIDGELY |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | CAROLINE MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 7, RIDGELY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2055 |
| Census Tract | 955201 |
501 Central Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2003.
Source: Caroline County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8437 COLONY CIR, EASTON, MD 21601-7193 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 6, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 6, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 8, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003190 |
| Deed Book / Page | 476 / 83 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 501 Central Ave was $4,449.
Source: Caroline County assessment roll, as of August 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Caroline County |
| Municipality | Ridgely Town |
| Unified School District | Caroline County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $328,067 | $361,000 Land $56,900 Building $304,100 | |
| 2025 | $4,449.00 | ||
| 2023 | $3,775.00 | $246,700 | $262,200 Land $40,900 Building $221,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 501 Central Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 501 Central Ave 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 RIDGELY serves 1,600 people · EPA ID MD0050006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 244 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: T-Mobile.
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