Dorchester County property record for 8 Willis St, Cambridge, MD 21613
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 ba · 1,478 sqft · built 1906 |
| Lot Size | 0.105 acres (4,563 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $122,100 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $3,316 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 07-171986 |
| Primary APN | 07-171986 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,478 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1906 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1906 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,563 sqft (0.105 acres) |
| View / Lot | Waterfront |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 102 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 171986 |
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| Street Address | 8 WILLIS ST |
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21613-1617 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | LOT 4,563 SQ. FT. 8 WILLIS STREET CAMBRIDGE |
| Jurisdiction | DORCHESTER MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 7, CAMBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 970400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Cambridge Historic District, Wards I and III listed 1990 · 675 contributing resources · NRIS 90001370 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
8 Willis St is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2012.
Source: Dorchester County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2100 ARRINGTON RD, MARRIOTTSVILLE, MD 21104-1011 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 2, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 2, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 4, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1084 / 16 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Willis St was $3,316, up 2.6% from the year before.
Source: Dorchester County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Dorchester County |
| Municipality | Cambridge City |
| Unified School District | Dorchester County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,316.00 (+2.6%) | $177,500 | $188,300 Land $66,100 Building $122,200 |
| 2025 | $3,232.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,875.00 | $155,567 | $172,100 Land $56,000 Building $116,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Willis St 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 36 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 60 units insured incl. 24 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 25 (1979–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 25 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 |
| 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.
The area around 8 Willis St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | CITY OF CAMBRIDGE WATER serves 15,000 people · EPA ID MD0090002 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 687 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Bay Country Communications, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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