Kent County property record for 604 High St, Chestertown, MD 21620
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 936 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.093 acres (4,030 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $105,000 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,200 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-013999 |
| Primary APN | 04-013999 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 4,030 sqft (0.093 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 31 ft deep x 135 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 258 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 192 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 013999 |
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| Street Address | 604 HIGH ST |
| City | CHESTERTOWN |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21620-1114 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-5 |
| Legal Description | LOT 135.60X31 604 HIGH ST CHESTERTOWN |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGH ST CHESTERTOWN |
| Legal Lot Number | 604 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, CHESTERTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chestertown Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 1984 · 456 contributing resources · NRIS 84001808 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
604 High St is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2016.
Source: Kent County records, as of August 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 602 HIGH ST, CHESTERTOWN, MD 21620-1114 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 7, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 875 / 470 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000662 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 604 High St was $2,200, up 0.6% from the year before.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of August 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Kent County |
| Municipality | Chestertown Town |
| Unified School District | Kent County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,200.00 (+0.64%) | $140,433 | $142,300 Land $85,500 Building $56,800 |
| 2025 | $2,186.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,988.00 | $131,633 | $139,500 Land $85,500 Building $54,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 604 High St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 31 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 15, 2021 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 40 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 52 units insured incl. 12 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 31 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 31 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 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.
Wildfire risk around 604 High St 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF CHESTERTOWN serves 5,400 people · EPA ID MD0140002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 426 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Talkie Communications Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: BridgeMAXX Suncoast Broadband, IQ Fiber.
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