Dorchester County property record for 5601 Riverton Rd, Cambridge, MD 21613
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,717 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 1.84 acres (80,150 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Aug 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $6,779 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 08-185727 |
| Primary APN | 08-185727 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,717 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 80,150 sqft (1.84 acres) |
| View / Lot | Waterfront |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,428 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 54 sqft |
| Deck Area | 548 sqft |
| Gazebo | 160 sqft |
| Boat Access | Boat Access |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 185727 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5601 RIVERTON RD |
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21613-3547 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Description | LOT 16 - 1.84 ACRES E/S RIVERTON ROAD |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | DORCHESTER MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 8, NECK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3024 |
| Census Tract | 970702 |
5601 Riverton Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 1996.
Source: Dorchester County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5601 RIVERTON RD, CAMBRIDGE, MD 21613-3547 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 9, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 9, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 7, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1996970115 |
| Deed Book / Page | 342 / 118 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5601 Riverton Rd was $6,779 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5.1% 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 | $6,779.00 (+5.12%) Homeowner's exemption | $621,600 Land $226,200 Building $395,400 | $621,600 Land $226,200 Building $395,400 |
| 2025 | $6,449.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $5,677.00 Homeowner's exemption | $505,200 Land $226,200 Building $279,000 | $505,200 Land $226,200 Building $279,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5601 Riverton Rd in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 10, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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 5601 Riverton Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 80% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 25 / 6 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: Bay Country Communications.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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