Cecil County property record for 551 Post Rd, Rising Sun, MD 21911
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 3.78 acres (164,657 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,573 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-052487 |
| Primary APN | 06-052487 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 360 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 164,657 sqft (3.78 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 936 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 760 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 052487 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 551 POST RD |
| City | RISING SUN |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21911-2415 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NAR |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 - 3.786 ACRES 551 POST ROAD N OF COLLEGE GREEN |
| Legal Subdivision | FRED J ORR & DORI L ORR LANDS |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CECIL MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 6, RISING SUN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 31301 |
551 Post Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2025.
Source: Cecil County records, as of September 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 551 POST RD, RISING SUN, MD 21911-2415 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 15, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 22, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5642 / 457 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 551 Post Rd was $3,573 with a homeowner's exemption, up 9.1% from the year before.
Source: Cecil County assessment roll, as of September 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Cecil County |
| Unified School District | Cecil County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,573.00 (+9.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $323,967 | $341,100 Land $107,900 Building $233,200 |
| 2025 | $3,274.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $2,343.00 Homeowner's exemption | $277,733 | $315,400 Land $107,900 Building $207,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 551 Post Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2014.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 10, 2022 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
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 551 Post Rd 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 94% of the US · lower than 87% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 23 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Armstrong Cable | 1,000 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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