3 Choptank Ave

Cambridge, MD 21613

$895,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
4,100 Sq. Ft.
$218 / Sq. Ft.
4,100
Sq. Ft.
$218
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 7/14/20
Closed 7/14/20

Description

Welcome to River Lure! Return to an era of grandeur and luxury. River Lure is an historic jewel of the historic city of Cambridge with its high command and sweeping river views. This 1895 historically- significant gem of a house is arguably the finest combination of vistas and finishes in a single home on the mighty Choptank River in Cambridge. The house is sited on a double lot with 120 linear feet of protected water frontage . There are spectacular views from every room and multiple porches. There...Welcome to River Lure! Return to an era of grandeur and luxury. River Lure is an historic jewel of the historic city of Cambridge with its high command and sweeping river views. This 1895 historically- significant gem of a house is arguably the finest combination of vistas and finishes in a single home on the mighty Choptank River in Cambridge. The house is sited on a double lot with 120 linear feet of protected water frontage . There are spectacular views from every room and multiple porches. There are fabulous sunrises to begin your day and full moons hovering over the 2 mile lighted bridge and the historic light house. A plethora of wildlife pass by the front of this property often in perfect harmony with kayakers, sailing vessels, paddle boarders and motor boaters. The house was gutted down to its studs in 2010-11 and rebuilt lovingly with superior materials. There are 2 heating and cooling systems with 4 zones. The exterior is beautiful and most importantly maintenance free. We shall let the photos speak for themselves. In addition to the beautiful wrought iron gates that afford access to the property there is a 75 foot dock with a 15' by 20' T at the end of the pier that grants easy and instant access to the River. The pier boasts electricity, water, 2 slips and a boat lift. Come to River Lure and be one with the water. For the work- at -home professional, artist, sculptor, photographer, handy man or car collector there is a new 14 foot by 40 foot outbuilding/garage that was rebuilt in 2013. Well lit, this outbuilding has endless possibilities. It is surrounded by a beautiful brick pathway and endless gardens. The location is superior! Grand wide open views yet within walking distance to the Yacht Club, to downtown restaurants and shops and to all the city parks and marinas. This would make a great primary home, or a wonderful second home and/or airbnb combination. Cambridge is on the verge of exploding yet values are still incredibly compelling. Please call me for details about the Renaissance that is underway in Cambridge.

Listing Agent

  1. Mary Losty

    Mary Losty

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    mary.losty@compass.com

    P: (215)-920-3595

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Property Details for 3 Choptank Avenue

Tax ID Number
1007124341
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 08/18/2022 01:56 AM

Property Details for 3 Choptank Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #MDDO124822
Days on Market167
Taxes$13,136 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1896
Lot Size0.39 AC / 16,875 SF
CountyDorchester County
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Building Information for 3 Choptank Avenue

Stories3Year Built1896Building Size-Lot Size0.39 AC / 16,875 SF

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Property Information for 3 Choptank Avenue

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • 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: No
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Access Features: Swimming Allowed, Private Access, Fishing Allowed, Canoe/Kayak, Boat - Powered, Sail, Waterski/Wakeboard
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Navigable Water: Yes
  • Water Body Name: Choptank River
  • Water Body Type: River
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 120.0
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: Yes
  • Docks Count: 1
  • Dock Type and Features: Material - Treated Lumber
  • Dock/Slip Conveys Y/N: true
  • Dock/Slip Conveyance: Deeded
  • Slips Count: 2
  • Distance To Body Of Water Units: Feet
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Assessed Value: $692,667
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • County Tax: $7,156
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $408,100
  • City Town Tax: $5,979
  • Land Assessed Value: $291,900
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Land Use Code: 110
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: Yes
  • Zoning: R-4
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 1
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 2011
  • Total Finished SQFT: 4,100.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,241.00
  • Total SQFT: 4,100.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3022/0376/4449/302203764449_512_384_WM_YnQFnj1rbQDGgl9M.jpg
  • 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 Half-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bathrooms Half-Upper Level 2-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 5309357
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway, On Street
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Chair Railings, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Wrap Around
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Heat Pump - Gas BackUp
  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Mid-Shore Board of REALTORS

Property History for 3 Choptank Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 14, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #673956182

$895,000

+2.5% / yr

Jul 14, 2020

Closed

BRIGHT #MDDO124822

$895,000—
Jun 26, 2020

Pending

BRIGHT #MDDO124822

—
Jan 12, 2020

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDDO124822

$999,999—
Oct 24, 2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #340909740

$740,000

+11.3% / yr

Oct 24, 2012

Closed

BRIGHT #1004503682

$740,000—
Aug 25, 2012

Pending

BRIGHT #1004503682

—
Jul 27, 2011

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1009322382

—
Jul 6, 2011

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1004503682

$895,000—
Feb 21, 2011

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1009322382

$990,000—
Jan 23, 2002

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #83824920

$235,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/14/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #673956182

$895,000

+2.5% / yr

07/14/2020

Closed

BRIGHT #MDDO124822

$895,000
06/26/2020

Pending

BRIGHT #MDDO124822

—
01/12/2020

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #MDDO124822

$999,999
10/24/2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #340909740

$740,000

+11.3% / yr

10/24/2012

Closed

BRIGHT #1004503682

$740,000
08/25/2012

Pending

BRIGHT #1004503682

—
07/27/2011

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1009322382

—
07/06/2011

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1004503682

$895,000
02/21/2011

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1009322382

$990,000
01/23/2002

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #83824920

$235,000

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

Public Records for 3 Choptank Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$291,900Additions$607,900Total$899,800
Tax Record2025$16,901 ($1,408 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths5Total Finished SqFt3,931 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,931 SqFtStories3Lot Size16,875 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1918ZoningR-4CountyDORCHESTERAPN07-124341Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 3 Choptank Avenue

This home is within Dorchester County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Choptank Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Mace's Lane Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School
Public - 9 to 12
Cambridge Christian Academy
Private - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Choptank Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Mace's Lane Middle School
Public6 to 8

Cambridge-South Dorchester High School
Public9 to 12

Cambridge Christian Academy
PrivateK 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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