Dorchester County property record for 5885 Travers Wharf Rd, Cambridge, MD 21613
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3.5 ba · 3,566 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 11.3 acres (493,099 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $116,000 (Apr 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $8,319 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-155808 |
| Primary APN | 07-155808 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,566 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 493,099 sqft (11.3 acres) |
| View / Lot | Waterfront |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 494 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 520 sqft |
| Boat Access | Boat Access |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 155808 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5885 TRAVERS WHARF RD |
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21613-3344 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Description | 11.32 ACRES N END TRAVERS WHARF ROAD CAMBRIDGE |
| Jurisdiction | DORCHESTER MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 7, CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 970702 |
Source: Dorchester County records, as of October 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5885 TRAVERS WHARF RD, CAMBRIDGE, MD 21613-3344 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 4, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 4, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200870986 |
| Deed Book / Page | 860 / 51 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 16, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | MLB008600051 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $8,319.00 (+12.36%) Homeowner's exemption | $723,267 (+12.33%) | $882,000 (+36.98%) Land $358,300 Building $523,700 |
| 2025 | $7,404.00 (+13.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $643,900 (+10.07%) Land $322,300 Building $321,600 | $643,900 (-) Land $322,300 Building $321,600 |
| 2023 | $6,547.00 Homeowner's exemption | $584,967 | $643,900 Land $322,300 Building $321,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · above 75% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Bloosurf Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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