Dorchester County property record for 5562 Bowen Rd, Cambridge, MD 21613
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,614 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 29.7 acres (1,294,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $399,000 (Apr 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $4,580 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 08-177511 |
| Primary APN | 08-177511 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,614 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,294,560 sqft (29.7 acres) |
| View / Lot | Waterfront |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,218 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 362 sqft |
| Patio Area | 117 sqft |
| Boat Access | Boat Access |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 177511 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5562 BOWEN RD |
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21613-3512 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Description | IMPS 29.719 ACRES BOWEN DEVELOPMENT W/S CASSONS NECK ROAD |
| Jurisdiction | DORCHESTER MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 8, NECK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3033 |
| Census Tract | 970702 |
5562 Bowen Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2013.
Source: Dorchester County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5562 BOWEN RD, CAMBRIDGE, MD 21613-3512 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1144 / 386 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5562 Bowen Rd was $4,580, up 4.2% 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 | $4,580.00 (+4.21%) | $395,800 Land $215,300 Building $180,500 | $395,800 Land $215,300 Building $180,500 |
| 2025 | $4,395.00 | ||
| 2023 | $3,920.00 | $347,200 Land $208,100 Building $139,100 | $347,200 Land $208,100 Building $139,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5562 Bowen 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 320 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 320 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 230 (1979–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 230 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2025 · 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 5562 Bowen Rd is moderate, ranking above 68% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 68% of the US · above 95% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 21 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Bay Country Communications Cable | 100 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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