Waterfront at its finest. Welcome to 71 River Road in Chesapeake City overlooking the approach to the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. As you relax on the deck, you will see Ships from all over the world as well as tugboats and barges hauling supplies up and down this cherished waterway. This house boasts tons of upgrades including a major renovation that took place in 2016. There are two main-floor bedrooms, there is a large Bar area on the lower level, down 4 steps from the main floor, this 16-foot-long Bar includes liquor storage underneath and many cabinets to store your entertaining supplies as well as space for a spare refrigerator! On the main floor you have a family-room style seating area with a wood burning stone Fireplace and Wood Beamed Cathedral Ceiling that is open to the kitchen and main living room. The large windows and sliding door allow for incredible views of the river. Entertain in the large living room with the built-in TV and a Pellet Stove insert. From there, you have a choice of two main level bedrooms, each with a full bath and heated floors and ample closet space as well as a Powder Room. The kitchen has very generous counter space including a large, fixed island with sink, cabinets, and electricity. The kitchen appliances are all stainless steel and high end, and the counter tops are granite. There is a large Pantry too! The laundry is located on the main floor. Upstairs in the Master Suite you will find a large sitting room or as it is used now, an office, complete with a wet Bar, a small refrigerator, and custom cabinets. The room also has storage behind the knee-walls. From the office you enter the Master Suite where you find closets along the hallway which lead to the exquisite all-marble tiled Master Bath featuring a jacuzzi tub, custom walk-in tiled shower, skylights, and see-through propane Fireplace. From there you continue to the Master Bedroom which is outfitted with cathedral ceiling, recessed lighting, and the opposite side of the see-through Fireplace! A French door/window combo maximizes the view of the river as now you can step out onto the upper deck overlooking the River, all while sitting on the upper deck and enjoying your morning coffee without ever going downstairs. Here’s more: This home is configured with four zones of heat and A/C. Heat is supplemented with a Pellet Stove insert in the living room, as well as the two woodburning fireplaces, one in the sitting room and one in the Bar area, and then the propane fireplace on the second floor. Additional living space includes two levels of outside deck area. One is off the main floor and the other is on the upper deck outside the Master Bedroom. The house is not in the flood plain. All flooring on the first floor and the Bar area is Coretec Plus WPC, which is waterproof, durable, and easy to clean. There is a dock with a covered boat slip, an 8500 lb. boat lift, and two jet-ski lifts. The dock is 100 feet long and just under 8 feet wide with an “L” at the end which is 20 feet long and 10 feet wide and includes electricity and water. The lot has 100 feet of waterfrontage. MLW is approximately 2 FT. Also, the property has deeded rights to the community waterfront lot which has a boat-ramp. In the event of a power outage, you have a Generac generator with an automatic transfer switch that powers the entire house. In addition to the house there is a 30FTx50FT Garage/Shop/Building on site with 3 roll up doors and 2 man-doors. This building is insulated and has storage above with pull-down stairs and a “Dumb-Waiter” for loading and unloading the storage area. This Shop is heated, includes shelving and a workbench, and is set up for cars (4-car garage), trucks, boats and toys. There is also a 16x10 foot shed for more storage. The property has plenty of parking for friends and family; it is set up for fun and enjoyment and will not disappoint. Make this one yours today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$499Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Mr. Joseph A Zang III• Coldwell Banker Chesapeake Real Estate
•410-885-2200 (broker)
Bought with Mr. Joseph A Zang III• Coldwell Banker Chesapeake Real Estate
*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
Beds
—
Baths
3.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,039
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cecil County
APN
02 018721
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 19, 2026.
RR
Rural Residential District
The purpose of the Rural Residential zone is to recognize existing developments and settlements in the rural and waterfront areas of the County and to provide for a manageable amount of rural residential development. It is the intent of this Ordinance to permit uses in the RR zone that do not conflict with the residential character of these areas. Low density residential development is permitted.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Timberland
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 7
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
Asphalt Driveway, Lighted Parking
Detached Garage, Driveway, Off Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer - Front Loading, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Icemaker, Instant Hot Water, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater - Tankless
Door Features: Storm, Insulated, Sliding Glass
Flooring Type: Tile/Brick, Carpet
Interior Features: Bar, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Carpet, CeilngFan(s), Combination Kitchen/Living, Entry Level Bedroom, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Master Bath(s), Master Bedroom - Bay Front, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Soaking Tub, Stall Shower, Store/Office, Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Water Treat System, Wet/Dry Bar, WhirlPool/HotTub, Window Treatments, Other
Forced Air, Heat Pump - Electric BackUp, Programmable Thermostat, Other
Heating Fuel: Electric, Other
Hot Water: Tankless, Instant Hot Water, Bottled Gas
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic, Septic Pump
Above Ground, Propane
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
Elementary School: CHESAPEAKE CITY
Middle Or Junior School: BOHEMIA MANOR
High School: BOHEMIA MANOR
School District Name: CECIL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Cross Street: Basin
Directions: From route 213 take Court House Point Rd towards Harbor North Marina, turn right onto Sunnyside Road, then left onto Basin Road and follow to River, make a left, first house on the Right. See Coldwell Banker Chesapeake Sign.
Location Type: River
Mean Low Water Feet: 2
Road Responsibility: Private
Road Surface Type: Stone
Waterfrontage Information
Water Access Features: Boat - Powered, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Personal Watercraft (PWC), Private Access, Swimming Allowed, Waterski/Wakeboard
Water Access
Exclusive Easement, Private Dock Site
On Waterfront
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: River
Water Body Name: Elk River
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,039
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: —
County: Cecil County
APN: 02 018721
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Chesapeake City Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
7/10
Bohemia Manor Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
8/10
Bohemia Manor High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Chesapeake City, MD • 21915
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.44M – $1.75M
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