Investor Alert! 4-bedroom, 2 Bath colonial home with breathtaking views of the Elk River. Home is habitable, but in need of renovation. Large eat-in kitchen with forest and creek views. Front covered porch faces the Elk River with fantastic sunset views. Back yard to Elk River gently slopes down to a private beach with boat ramp and bulkhead all within the 208 feet of frontage on the Elk River. New state approved BAT septic tank installed with working septic field and recent perc test certification. Property to be sold as is. All inspections are for information purposes only, owner will make no repairs or upgrades to the property. Property price is reflective of condition and is listed below county assessment value.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
5.19 acresLot Size
$132Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Christian LaPense• BHHS Fox & Roach-Newark
•302-368-1621 (broker)
Bought with Tom Wheeler• BHHS Fox & Roach-Christiana
Excellent water front opportunity. Five acre rectangular lot with 206 feet of frontage on the Elk River. County approved BAT nitrogen removing septic system installed in fall of 2019. 2800 Sq/Ft home located on property. No HOA.
BRIGHT MLS #MDCC158516
Aug 14, 2020
Sold
$375,000
$133/sq ft
Jul 30, 2020
Contingent
—
May 13, 2020
Price Changed
$449,982
$159/sq ft
Mar 2, 2020
Relisted
—
Feb 29, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Jan 24, 2020
Price Changed
$475,000
$168/sq ft
Sep 23, 2019
Price Changed
$499,900
$177/sq ft
Apr 30, 2019
Relisted
—
Mar 20, 2019
Contingent
—
Mar 4, 2019
Listed
$525,000
$186/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,253 (+7.3%)
2024
$4,894 (+0.3%)
2023
$4,878 (−1.9%)
$441,700
2022
$4,975 (−1.2%)
$441,700
2021
$5,035 (−25.4%)
$441,700
2020
$6,748 (+1.7%)
$441,700
2019
$6,634 (+1.7%)
2018
$6,520 (+26.8%)
$449,700 + $110,400
$560,100
2017
$5,142 (+14.3%)
2015
$4,500
$289,700 + $113,000
$402,700
2014
$4,501 (−24.1%)
2013
$5,931 (+5.3%)
2012
$5,631 (+2.4%)
2011
$5,499 (−3.7%)
2010
$5,713 (+6.5%)
2009
$5,364
Tax history for 1359 Elk Forest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,253 (+7.3%)
2024
$4,894 (+0.3%)
2023
$4,878 (−1.9%)
$441,700
2022
$4,975 (−1.2%)
$441,700
2021
$5,035 (−25.4%)
$441,700
2020
$6,748 (+1.7%)
$441,700
2019
$6,634 (+1.7%)
2018
$6,520 (+26.8%)
$449,700 + $110,400
$560,100
2017
$5,142 (+14.3%)
2015
$4,500
$289,700 + $113,000
$402,700
2014
$4,501 (−24.1%)
2013
$5,931 (+5.3%)
2012
$5,631 (+2.4%)
2011
$5,499 (−3.7%)
2010
$5,713 (+6.5%)
2009
$5,364
*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
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
5.19 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Cecil County
APN
02 004194
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 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
Gravel Driveway
Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room
Laundry Type: Has Laundry
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Brick
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partial
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $140,000
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Fixer
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Foundation Details: Block
Main Entrance Orientation: West
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
Roof: Asphalt, Pitched, Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Exterior Information
Private Beach
Lot Information
Lot Features: No Thru Street, Partly Wooded, Premium, Rear Yard, Secluded, Stream/Creek, Trees/Wooded
Lot Size Dimensions: x 0.00
Navigable Water
Has Water View
Water Frontage In Feet: 208
Tidal Water: Yes
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $449,700
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,830
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $6,574
Tax Assessed Value: $579,833
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $6,634
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020
Utilities
Utilities Information
100 Amp Service
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
(C) Other
Water Source: Well
Location
Homeowners Association Information
HOA Fee: $65
HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
School District Name: CECIL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Cross Street: 213
Directions: Route 213 South, Left on Elk Forest Road to 1359 on right
Location Type: Creek
Municipality: Elkton
Road Responsibility: Private
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Waterfrontage Information
Water Access
Boat/Launch Ramp, Sandy Beach
On Waterfront
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: River
Water Body Name: Elk River
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5.19 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Cecil County
APN: 02 004194
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
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Schools
Chesapeake City Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.6mi
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Bohemia Manor Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
8/10
Bohemia Manor High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
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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
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6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$355,000 – $430,000
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