5538 N Upper Ferry Rd, Salisbury, MD 21801 Property Records

Wicomico County property record for 5538 N Upper Ferry Rd, Salisbury, MD 21801

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 ba · 2,831 sqft · built 1985
Lot Size1.83 acres (79,715 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$5,300 (Aug 1979)
Tax Bill$3,420 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2018 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN02-001691

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN02-001691
Alternative APN
  • 001691

Interior

Full Baths3 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,831 sqft Total Area
AtticAttic
Attic Area224 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1985
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1985
Exterior MaterialSiding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area79,715 sqft (1.83 acres)
Lot Dimensions398 ft deep x 200 ft wide
View / LotWaterfront
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area840 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area578 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area1,200 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHeat Pump
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number001691
Street Address5538 N UPPER FERRY RD
CitySALISBURY
StateMD
Zip21801-2302
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR20
Legal DescriptionL-20A 1.83AC WS N UPPER FERRY RD 320 HIGH BANKS EST 3 RESUB
Legal SubdivisionEDWARDS ALICE LAND
JurisdictionWICOMICO MD
Township / Civil Division2, QUANTICO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1034
Census Tract10800

Owner

Source: Wicomico County records, as of September 9, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address5538 N UPPER FERRY RD, SALISBURY, MD 21801-2302
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 22, 1979 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 22, 1979 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page1001 / 360
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWICOMICO MD
Property Address5538 N UPPER FERRY RD, SALISBURY, MD 21801-2302
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0043080273
DateApr 9, 2018
Book Page4308/273
Lender
NamePNC BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressPITTSBURGH, PA 15222
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Wicomico County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMaryland
CountyWicomico County
Unified School DistrictWicomico County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$415,000 (+26.56%) Land $52,000 Building $363,000$415,000 (+26.56%) Land $52,000 Building $363,000
2025$3,420.00 (+4.59%) Homeowner's exemption
2023$3,270.00 Homeowner's exemption$327,900 Land $52,000 Building $275,900$327,900 Land $52,000 Building $275,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 28, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 18 policies
Nearby Flood Policies18 in force
Nearby Flood Claims7 (1998–2017)
Claims Outside the SFHA7 of 7
Most Recent ClaimAug 2017 · 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 57% of the US · above 91% of Maryland
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 39 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35

May also be available: Verizon.

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