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4 beds2,997 sqft$354/sqft
1701 Perseus Rd, Cambridge, MD 21613
Single FamilyProperty Type
5.63 acresLot Size
1987Year Built
$354/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Stunning Waterfront Contemporary on Church Creek
Tucked away on a serene, pine tree-lined drive, this meticulously maintained and architecturally striking waterfront home offers privacy, comfort, and refined craftsmanship just minutes from Cambridge. Designed for modern living with timeless appeal, the property boasts breathtaking views, southern exposure, and a protected shoreline with rip-rap and living shore features—perfect for nature lovers and water enthusiasts alike. The thoughtfully designed
...Stunning Waterfront Contemporary on Church Creek

Tucked away on a serene, pine tree-lined drive, this meticulously maintained and architecturally striking waterfront home offers privacy, comfort, and refined craftsmanship just minutes from Cambridge. Designed for modern living with timeless appeal, the property boasts breathtaking views, southern exposure, and a protected shoreline with rip-rap and living shore features—perfect for nature lovers and water enthusiasts alike. The thoughtfully designed main residence features a first-floor primary suite, glowing wood floors, a cozy gas fireplace, and an upgraded kitchen with granite countertops and a sunny breakfast area. Energy efficient geo thermal heat system.. Upgraded cedar impressions siding. Enjoy year-round greenery in the attached greenhouse or relax on the expansive deck with a retractable shade, ideal for entertaining or quiet reflection. An airy loft area provides flexible space—perfect for guest overflow, a home office, or a fun kids’ bunk area. Custom built-ins throughout offer generous storage and showcase attention to detail at every turn. The guest quarters include a private 2BR/1BA suite plus kitchen—ideal for visitors or multi-generational living—alongside an attached garage, workshop for your creative or practical needs. Custom 2 story storage building 24 x 20 (720 sq. ft with 2nd floor) with electric service offering additional space for hobbies or secure storage . Additional features include geo-thermal heating (providing perfect all season environmental conditions) and a tankless hot water heater (energy efficient home), a dedicated wine room, and a spacious laundry room. With its private dock, tranquil setting, and blend of luxury and function, this one-of-a-kind property is a rare opportunity to enjoy Chesapeake living at its finest. South Dorchester school district. Featured on the Delmarva Home Show - play it from Virtual Tours!

Listing Agent

  1. Valerie P Brown

    Valerie P Brown

    Listing Agent

    Powell REALTORS

    P: (410) 463-3627

Listing closed: 10/31/2025 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: MDDO2009902

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Sold By Benson & Mangold, LLC

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Property Information for 1701 Perseus Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,604 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 1009200355
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Contemporary, Loft
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Private Dock Site
  • Views: Water
  • Garage: Yes
  • Expected On Market Date: 07-02-2025
  • Subdivision: ORION
  • Subdivision: ORION (DORCHESTER MD)
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • Central Air: No
  • Basement: No
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,997.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
  • Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Excellent
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Lot Size: 5.63 AC / 245,243 SF
Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: DORCHESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121139665361
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: DORCHESTER
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Access Features: Boat - Powered, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Personal Watercraft (PWC), Private Access, Swimming Allowed, Waterski/Wakeboard
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Navigable Water: Yes
  • Tidal Water: Yes
  • Water Body Name: CHURCH CREEK
  • Water Body Type: Creek
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 361.0
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: Yes
  • Docks Count: 1
  • Dock Type and Features: Pier (Perpendicular)
  • Dock/Slip Conveys Y/N: true
  • Dock/Slip Conveyance: Exclusive Use, Physical Dock/Slip Conveys
  • Slips Count: 4
  • Boats Power Count: 6+
  • Boats Nonpower Count: 6+
  • Mean Low Water Feet: 4.00
  • Distance To Body Of Water: .00
  • Distance To Body Of Water Units: Feet
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Assessed Value: $539,733
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $5,604
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: R
  • Zoning: RC
  • Tax Lot: 12
  • School Tax: $0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Breakfast Room, Laundry, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 30.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 30 X 12
Room 2
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 27.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 27 X 18
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Gas
Room 3
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 18 X 15
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12 X 12
Room 5
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 13
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 14
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 15
  • Room Type: Bathroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,997.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,997.00
  • Total SQFT: 2,997.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Stick Built, Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Beamed Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Other Structure: Greenhouse, Other, Guest House
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Stream/Creek
  • Location Type: Creek/Stream
  • Parcel ID: 5318059
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Gravel Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Island, Combination Dining/Living, Other, Built-Ins, Primary Bath(s), Wood Floors, WhirlPool/HotTub, Floor Plan - Open
  • Fireplace: Yes
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Propane
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Heat Pump(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Geothermal
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Geo-thermal
  • Hot Water: Instant Hot Water, Bottled Gas
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
  • Internet Services: Fiber Optic
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Mid-Shore Board of REALTORS

Property History for 1701 Perseus Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 31, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1919511894

$1,060,000

+1.3% / yr

Oct 31, 2025

Closed

BRIGHT #MDDO2009902

$1,060,000
Oct 3, 2025

Pending

BRIGHT #MDDO2009902

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/31/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1919511894

$1,060,000

+1.3% / yr

10/31/2025

Closed

BRIGHT #MDDO2009902

$1,060,000
10/03/2025

Pending

BRIGHT #MDDO2009902

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1701 Perseus Road

Taxable ValueLand$206,300Additions$369,200Total$575,500
Tax Record2025$5,981 ($498 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,997 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,997 SqFtStories1Lot Size245,243 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1987Year Renovated1987ZoningRCCountyDORCHESTERAPN09-200355

Schools near 1701 Perseus Road

This home is within Dorchester County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
South Dorchester School
PublicPK to 8

Cambridge-South Dorchester High School
Public9 to 12

Judith P. Hoyer Early Childhood Center
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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