Last Sold Price
2 beds1,134 sqft$511/sqft
79 River Rd, Chesapeake City, MD 21915

Description

Back on the market! Waterfront along the Elk River. Enjoy full time living in this cute cottage. Roof was new in 2013 and is a 35 year roof, the bulkhead was new in 2018 and is a 50 year bulkhead with a short pier. House is 2 bedrooms with a Den and 2 baths. Situated on just under 1/2 acre and adjacent to the community lot, so only one neighbor, this is a little slice of paradise. Heat is Oil Fired Hot Water Baseboard and A/C is a split unit. The property does have a Whole-House Generator. House...Back on the market! Waterfront along the Elk River. Enjoy full time living in this cute cottage. Roof was new in 2013 and is a 35 year roof, the bulkhead was new in 2018 and is a 50 year bulkhead with a short pier. House is 2 bedrooms with a Den and 2 baths. Situated on just under 1/2 acre and adjacent to the community lot, so only one neighbor, this is a little slice of paradise. Heat is Oil Fired Hot Water Baseboard and A/C is a split unit. The property does have a Whole-House Generator. House has beautiful views of the Ships and Tugboats as the enter and leave the Canal. Come and make this one your own!
LISTING CLOSED: 10/01/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Joseph A Zang III • RE/MAX Chesapeake
    P: (443) 553-0960 realtorzang@gmail.com

Property Details for 79 River Road

Status
MLS #
MDCC2013582
Days on Market
9
Taxes
$4,092 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1962
Lot Size
0.46 AC / 20,037 SF
Tax ID Number
0802003899
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Ranch/Rambler
Levels/Stories
1
Waterfront
Yes
Views
River, Marina
Garage
No
Expected On Market Date
08-07-2024
Subdivision
COURT HOUSE COVE
Subdivision
COURT HOUSE COVE (CECIL MD)
Cross Street
Elk
Total Parking Spaces
3
Central Air
No
Basement
No
Above Grade Finished SQFT
1,134.00
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
Good

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$420,000

Avg days on market

15

Sale-to-list ratio

100.1%

Chesapeake City, MD

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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Location

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Building Information for 79 River Road

Stories1Year Built1962Building Size-Lot Size0.46 AC / 20,037 SF

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Property Information for 79 River Road

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: CECIL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District County ID: 121139799812
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: CHESAPEAKE CITY (CECIL MD)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: BOHEMIA MANOR (CECIL MD)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: BOHEMIA MANOR (CECIL MD)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: CECIL
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: Elk River
  • Water Body Type: River
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 100.0
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: Yes
  • Distance To Body Of Water: 25.00
  • 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: $378,300
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • County Tax: $4,032
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $103,200
  • Land Assessed Value: $275,100
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: R
  • Section: 1
  • Zoning: RR
  • Tax Lot: 12
  • School Tax: $0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Bedroom 1
  • Stories: Main
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Fireplace - Gas, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling
Room 3
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Flooring - Carpet
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Laminated
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 6
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Propane Cooking
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,134.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Bulkheaded, Cleared, Fishing Available, No Thru Street
  • Road Responsibility: Private
  • Location Type: River
  • Parcel ID: 4444237
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Off Street
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Stone Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Combination Dining/Living, Entry Level Bedroom, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Open
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Fireplace - Glass Doors
  • Appliances: Freezer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Phone, Propane
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Ductless/Mini-Split
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: S/W Changeover, Oil
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: Septic Exists, Private Septic Tank
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Internet Services: Fixed Wireless
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Cecil County Board of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.ZangHomes.com

Property History for 79 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 1, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1542581028

$579,000
Oct 1, 2024

Closed

BRIGHT #MDCC2013582

$579,000
Sep 19, 2024

Pending

BRIGHT #MDCC2013582

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/01/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1542581028

$579,000
10/01/2024

Closed

BRIGHT #MDCC2013582

$579,000
09/19/2024

Pending

BRIGHT #MDCC2013582

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Public Records for 79 River Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$4,847 ($404 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,134 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,134 SqFtStories1Lot Size20,037 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1962Year Renovated1962ZoningRRCountyCECILAPN02-003899

Schools near 79 River Road

This home is within Cecil County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Chesapeake City Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Bohemia Manor Middle School
Public6 to 8

Bohemia Manor High School
Public9 to 12

Cecil County School Of Technology
Public9 to 12

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 79 River Road, Chesapeake City, MD 21915
$579,000
2
1,134
20,037
$1,200,000
3
3,039
20,037
7,500
$85,000
1
2,112
15,028
1.5
2,180
15,028
$310,000
3
15,028

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