Kent County property record for 8966 Orchard Dr, Chestertown, MD 21620
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,655 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 1.83 acres (79,715 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Nov 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $4,443 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-023803 |
| Primary APN | 04-023803 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,655 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 79,715 sqft (1.83 acres) |
| Garage Type | Built-in |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 218 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 023803 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8966 ORCHARD DR |
| City | CHESTERTOWN |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21620-3406 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Description | LOT 40-1.83 AC. 8966 ORCHARD DRIVE ORCHARD HILL |
| Legal Subdivision | ORCHARD HILL |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, CHESTERTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1036 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
8966 Orchard Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2004.
Source: Kent County records, as of August 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8966 ORCHARD DR, CHESTERTOWN, MD 21620-3406 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 21, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200441067 |
| Deed Book / Page | 392 / 349A |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8966 Orchard Dr was $4,443 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.4% 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 | $4,443.00 (+3.42%) Homeowner's exemption | $386,533 | $412,400 Land $111,700 Building $300,700 |
| 2025 | $4,296.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $3,760.00 Homeowner's exemption | $344,000 | $373,600 Land $111,700 Building $261,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8966 Orchard Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2003.
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 |
| 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 8966 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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