Kent County property record for 8959 Orchard Dr, Chestertown, MD 21620
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,240 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 2.66 acres (115,870 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Jul 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $3,714 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-023498 |
| Primary APN | 04-023498 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,240 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 115,870 sqft (2.66 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 304 sqft |
| Deck Area | 434 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 023498 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8959 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 12-2.66 AC 8959 ORCHARD DRIVE ORCHARD HILL |
| Legal Subdivision | ORCHARD HILL |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, CHESTERTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1035 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
Source: Kent County records, as of August 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8959 ORCHARD DR, CHESTERTOWN, MD 21620-3407 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 15, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 30, 1991 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1998543 |
| Deed Book / Page | 149 / 195 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $3,714.00 (+0.68%) | $322,300 (+11.43%) | $326,700 (+2.06%) Land $113,400 Building $213,300 |
| 2025 | $3,689.00 (+17.6%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,137.00 | $289,233 | $320,100 Land $113,400 Building $206,700 |
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 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.
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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