Dorchester County property record for 5236 Heron Rd, Cambridge, MD 21613
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,250 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 4.4 acres (191,664 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $32,500 (Apr 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $3,877 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 07-195249 |
| Primary APN | 07-195249 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,250 sqft Total Area |
| Utility Area | 288 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 191,664 sqft (4.4 acres) |
| View / Lot | Waterfront |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 400 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 195249 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5236 HERON RD |
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21613-3572 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Description | LOT 15 - 4.4 ACRES S/S TOWN POINT ROAD HERON HARBOUR |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | DORCHESTER MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 7, CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 970702 |
5236 Heron Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2000.
Source: Dorchester County records, as of October 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5236 HERON RD, CAMBRIDGE, MD 21613-3572 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 7, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 7, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2000970 |
| Deed Book / Page | 423 / 354 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5236 Heron Rd was $3,877 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.3% 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 | $3,877.00 (+3.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $334,267 | $347,400 Land $53,400 Building $294,000 |
| 2025 | $3,754.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $3,321.00 Homeowner's exemption | $295,300 | $327,700 Land $53,400 Building $274,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5236 Heron Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
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 File median of 107 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 107 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 95 (1996–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 95 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 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 5236 Heron Rd is moderate, ranking above 67% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 67% of the US · above 94% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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