96 E Cross St, Galena, MD 21635 Property Records

Kent County property record for 96 E Cross St, Galena, MD 21635

Property Summary

Property TypeAuto Repair, Garage
Details3,200 sqft · built 1964
Lot Size8.64 acres (376,663 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Tax Bill$7,466 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN01-007548

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN01-007548
Alternative APNs
  • 1007548
  • 007548

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area3,200 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area3,200 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1964
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1964
Exterior MaterialBlock
Construction TypeBrick
Fire ResistanceWood or Wood & Steel Frame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area376,663 sqft (8.64 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemSpace Heater
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number007548
Street Address96 E CROSS ST
CityGALENA
StateMD
Zip21635-1216
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Auto Repair, Garage
Local Zoning CodeV
Legal DescriptionLOT 8.647 AC 96 E CROSS ST E OF GALENA
JurisdictionKENT MD
Township / Civil Division1, MASSEY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract950100

Owner

Source: Kent County records, as of August 18, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 277, GALENA, MD 21635-0277
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 19, 1997
Deed SaleJun 19, 1997
Deed Document Number1997353
Deed Book / Page121 / 65
Last Transfer DateSep 18, 2020
Transfer Doc0010900097
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKENT MD
Recording DateOct 1, 2020
Property Address96 E CROSS ST, GALENA, MD 21635
Document Number0010900097
Book / Page001090 / 000097
Instrument DateSep 18, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 15, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPartnership
Address96 E CROSS ST GALENA MD 21635, GALENA, MD 21635

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMaryland
CountyKent County
Unified School DistrictKent County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$790,000 (+20.95%) Land $492,300 Building $297,700$790,000 (+20.45%) Land $492,300 Building $297,700
2025$7,466.00 (+20.44%)$653,167 (+19.58%)$655,900 (+20.08%) Land $492,300 Building $163,600
2023$6,199.00$546,200 Land $492,300 Building $53,900$546,200 Land $492,300 Building $53,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 15, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 13 policies
Nearby Flood Policies13 in force
Nearby Flood Claims6 (1999–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 6
Most Recent ClaimJan 2024 · tidal / storm surge
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Isabel, Sep 2003 · 2 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 95% of the US · lower than 90% of Maryland
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemTOWN OF GALENA
serves 560 people · EPA ID MD0140004
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionSep 2025
Lead2 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 73 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
RiverNet
Fixed Wireless
1,200 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Breezeline, BridgeMAXX Suncoast Broadband, IQ Fiber, Talkie Communications.

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