Kent County property record for 8951 Orchard Dr, Chestertown, MD 21620
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3.5 ba · 3,735 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 2.81 acres (122,404 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $700,000 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $6,431 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-023528 |
| Primary APN | 04-023528 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,735 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2014 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 122,404 sqft (2.81 acres) |
| Garage Type | Built-in |
| Garage Area | 884 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 421 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 023528 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8951 ORCHARD DR |
| City | CHESTERTOWN |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21620-3407 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Description | LOT 14-2.81 AC. 8951 ORCHARD DRIVE ORCHARD HILL |
| Legal Subdivision | ORCHARD HILL |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, CHESTERTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1035 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
8951 Orchard Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2025.
Source: Kent County records, as of August 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8951 ORCHARD DR, CHESTERTOWN, MD 21620-3407 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 10, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 10, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 1, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1470 / 208 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT MD |
| Recording Date | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Property Address | 8951 ORCHARD DR, CHESTERTOWN, MD 21620-3407 |
| Document Number | 0014700208 |
| Book / Page | 1470 / 208 |
| Map Reference | MB EHP 2 FO 253 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 25, 2025 |
| Title Company | COMMUNITY TITLE NTWK, COMMUNITY TITLE NETWORK LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,750.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 8951 ORCHARD DR, CHESTERTOWN, MD 21620-3407 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8951 Orchard Dr was $6,431 with a homeowner's exemption, up 10.5% from the year before.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of August 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Kent County |
| Unified School District | Kent County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,431.00 (+10.5%) Homeowner's exemption | $567,167 (+10.49%) | $674,900 (+31.48%) Land $113,800 Building $561,100 |
| 2025 | $5,820.00 | $513,300 Land $113,800 Building $399,500 | $513,300 Land $113,800 Building $399,500 |
| 2023 | $5,026.00 | $469,233 | $513,300 Land $113,800 Building $399,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8951 Orchard Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2003–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · river or lake flooding |
| 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 8951 Orchard Dr is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 41% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Talkie Communications Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| IQ Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Breezeline Cable | 250 / 20 |
| BridgeMAXX Suncoast Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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