OFF MARKET

Off market oct 2024 for $579K

$685,571

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,440/mo

•

1,134

sq ft

79 River Rd, Chesapeake City, MD 21915

About this home

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!

Single-familyProperty Type

1962Year Built

0.46 acresLot Size

$605Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Mr. Joseph A Zang III • RE/MAX Chesapeake

•410-398-9200 (broker)

Bought with Brittany Fox • RE/MAX Chesapeake

•410-398-9200 (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #MDCC2013582

Redfin Estimate

$685,571

$107K since sold in October 2024$2,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 66.3% higher than the average sale price ($412K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$417,000
A
2 beds2 baths1,554 sq ft
240 Elkmore Rd, Elkton, MD 21921
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$348,000
B
2 beds2 baths1,120 sq ft
8 Maryland Ave, Chesapeake City, MD 21915
SOLD OCT 2, 2026
$599,000
C
2 beds1.5 baths1,040 sq ft
28 Blossom Ln, Elkton, MD 21921
SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$305,000
D
3 beds1 bath924 sq ft
981 Court House Rd, Chesapeake City, MD 21915
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$440,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,878 sq ft
157 Bohemia Ln, Earleville, MD 21919
SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$365,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,000 sq ft
8 Anglewood Ave, Earleville, MD 21919

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$2,434/mo

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Market trends in 21915, MD

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

98.0%

+2.3% MoM

Median sale price

$359K

$39K MoM

Avg. days on market

16d

11 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

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Sale history for 79 River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,444 (+12.3%)

2025

$4,847 (+25.9%)

2024

$3,850 (+13.5%)

2023

$3,392 (−15.7%)

$275,100 + $103,200

$378,300

2022

$4,023 (+2.6%)

2021

$3,921 (+1.5%)

2020

$3,863 (+2.8%)

$233,800 + $104,900

$338,700

2019

$3,759 (+2.8%)

2018

$3,655

$233,800 + $77,900

$311,700

2017

$3,655 (+3.5%)

$233,800 + $77,900

$311,700

2015

$3,532

$233,800 + $81,100

$314,900

2014

$3,532 (−30.8%)

2013

$5,106 (+5.4%)

2012

$4,844 (+7.4%)

2011

$4,510 (+5.2%)

2010

$4,288 (+7.0%)

2009

$4,009

Tax history for 79 River Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,444 (+12.3%)

2025

$4,847 (+25.9%)

2024

$3,850 (+13.5%)

2023

$3,392 (−15.7%)

$275,100 + $103,200

$378,300

2022

$4,023 (+2.6%)

2021

$3,921 (+1.5%)

2020

$3,863 (+2.8%)

$233,800 + $104,900

$338,700

2019

$3,759 (+2.8%)

2018

$3,655

$233,800 + $77,900

$311,700

2017

$3,655 (+3.5%)

$233,800 + $77,900

$311,700

2015

$3,532

$233,800 + $81,100

$314,900

2014

$3,532 (−30.8%)

2013

$5,106 (+5.4%)

2012

$4,844 (+7.4%)

2011

$4,510 (+5.2%)

2010

$4,288 (+7.0%)

2009

$4,009

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.46 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,134

Year built

1962

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cecil County

APN

02 003899

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 19, 2026.

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 Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 3
Driveway - # of Spaces: 3
Stone Driveway
Driveway, Off Street

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Interior Information
Appliances: Freezer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Flooring Type: Carpet, Vinyl
Interior Features: Combination Dining/Living, Entry Level Bedroom, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Open
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Wall & Ceiling Types: Dry Wall

Room Information
Living Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Bedroom 1
Laundry Type: Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace - Glass Doors

Basement Information
Basement: No

Exterior

Property Information
Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Federal Flood Zone: AE
Improvement Assessed Value: $103,200
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame
Foundation Details: Crawl Space, Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Roof: Architectural Shingle, Asphalt
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Shed Shop, Shed

Lot Information
Lot Features: Bulkheaded, Cleared, Fishing Available, No Thru Street
Navigable Water
Has Water View
Water Frontage In Feet: 100
Tidal Water: Yes

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $275,100

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,134
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
County Tax: $4,032
Tax Assessed Value: $378,300
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $4,092

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2024

Utilities

Utilities Information
Fixed Wireless
Cooling Type: Ductless/Mini-Split
Cooling Fuel: Electric
200+ Amp Service
Baseboard - Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: S/W Changeover, Oil
Sewer Septic: Septic Exists, Private Septic Tank
Phone, 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: Elk
Directions: Off of Route 213, turn onto Court House Point Road and follow to Sunnyside Road and make a right turn, take an immediate left onto Basin Road. Follow to River Road, (Dirt/Stone), cross river road onto driveway of 79 River Road.
Location Type: River
Road Responsibility: Private

Waterfrontage Information
Water Access Features: Boat - Powered, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Personal Watercraft (PWC), Private Access, Swimming Allowed, Waterski/Wakeboard
Water Access
On Waterfront
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: River
Water Body Name: Elk River

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,134
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: —
County: Cecil County
APN: 02 003899

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 June and 4.5 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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4.5 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$652,000 – $789,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
31 River Road, Chesapeake City, MD - Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1270 Sq. Ft.	$542,942
71 River Road, Chesapeake City, MD 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3039 Sq. Ft.	$1,517,095

Address	Redfin Estimate
65 River Road, Chesapeake City, MD - Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2236 Sq. Ft.	$623,078
39 River Road, Chesapeake City, MD - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1970 Sq. Ft.	$848,839

Address	Redfin Estimate
48 River Road, Chesapeake City, MD 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2664 Sq. Ft.	$459,340
64 River Road, Chesapeake City, MD - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2112 Sq. Ft.	$252,435

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