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1706 Dark Rd, Cambridge, MD 21613
About this home
"Unity Hill Proper"- Historic home located on Lee Creek outside Cambridge. 600' shoreline with pier (2-3' MLW) and a historic ice house, 3.72 +/- acres. House has 4 fireplaces, 4 porches, vintage woodwork including wide plank wood floors, built-in's and updated country kitchen. Boat House and detached 2 car garage. Former property of William Preston who was granted land on the south bank in 1662.
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$183/sq ft
$220/sq ft
$277/sq ft
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Tax history for 1706 Dark Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
- Public record
- Zoning
RC
Resource Conservation District
The Resource Conservation District is established to conserve natural environments (maritime areas, wetlands and forests) and to encourage resource development activities, such as agriculture, forestry and fisheries, thereby helping to ensure that resource development continues as a long-term land use and a viable economic activity in the county. Residential development at very low density is permitted in the RC District where it is located and designed to respect existing features of the natural landscape. This district includes land within the critical area.Include but are not limited to:
- Livestock production
- Housing-Single unit
- Housing-Student
- Bed & breakfast
- Public service
- Recreation
- Communications tower
- Agriculture-Cropland
- Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
- Park & open space
Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- # of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
- # of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
- Has Garage
- # of Garage Spaces: 2
- Gravel Driveway, Circular Driveway
- Driveway, Detached Garage
Interior
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 5
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
- # of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
- # of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
- # of Bathrooms (Half): 1
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 2
- Interior Information
- Appliances: Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
- Entry Location: Foyer
- Interior Features: Dining Area, Kitchen - Eat-In, Built-Ins, Window Treatments, Floor Plan - Traditional
- Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
- Wall & Ceiling Types: Plaster Walls
- Room Information
- Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Library
- Fireplace Information
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces: 4
- Equipment, Gas/Propane
- Basement Information
- Basement: No
Exterior
- Property Information
- Improvement Assessed Value: $229,700
- Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
- Property Condition: Very Good
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Building Information
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Storage Barn/Shed, Other
- Roof: Asphalt
- Structure Type: Detached
- Other Structures: Storage Barn/Shed, Other
- Lot Information
- Navigable Water
- Has Water View
- Water Frontage In Feet: 600
- Land Information
- Land Assessed Value: $183,100
- Dock Information
- Dock Type and Features: Pier, Multiple Slip
- Dock/Slip Conveyance: Deeded
- # of Docks: 1
- Dock/Slip Conveys: Yes
- Dock Type: Pier
- Dock Slip Conveyance: Deeded
- Above Grade Information
- Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,709
- Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
- Tax Information
- County Tax: $4,491.26
- Tax Assessed Value: $412,800
- Tax Year: 2015
- Tax Annual Amount: $4,491.26
- Assessments Information
- Year Assessed: 2016
Utilities
- Utilities Information
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Radiator
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Hot Water: Electric, Oil
- Sewer Septic: Septic Exists
- Water Source: Well
Location
- School Information
- Elementary School: SOUTH DORCHESTER SCHOOL
- Middle Or Junior School: SOUTH DORCHESTER SCHOOL
- High School: CAMBRIDGE-SOUTH DORCHESTER
- School District Name: DORCHESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
- Middle School Source: Listing Agent
- High School Source: Listing Agent
- School District Source: 3rd Party
- Location Information
- Outside City Limits
- Directions: RT 50, RIGHT ON RT 16, TO DAILSVILLE RD. TURN RIGHT, GO TO DARK RD , TURN LEFT, GO TO END AND BEAR RIGHT INTO DRIVEWAY, PROPERTY AT END.
- Location Type: Creek
- Mean Low Water Feet: 3
- Road Responsibility: City/County
- Has View
- Waterfrontage Information
- Distance To Body Of Water: Less than 1 Block
- Water Access Features: Boat - Powered, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Personal Watercraft (PWC), Private Access, Sail, Waterski/Wakeboard, Swimming Allowed
- Water Access
- Rip-Rap
- On Waterfront
- Water Oriented
- Water Body Type: Creek
- Water Body Name: LEE CREEK
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: 3.0
- Sq. Ft.: 2,709
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 3.72 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1845
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Dorchester County
- APN: 07 152310
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.1mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.0mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 103° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in June and 5 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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