WATERFRONT ON THE ELK RIVER!! Updated Cape Cod style home sitting on 1.3 acres with gorgeous sunset views over the Elk River with 150’ of private waterfront. At your private waterfront area is your 100’ private dock which includes electric, water, a powered boatlift, attached floating swim platform, and a paved road from the house down to the water. This home sits above the water out of the flood zone. The house has an open floor plan with a vaulted living room with two beautiful laminated exposed wood beams and boasting a floor to ceiling real stone wood burning fireplace. The updated main floor primary suite includes a large walk-in closet and primary bath with a large, jetted tub and walk in shower. There is also a beautiful newly updated kitchen with white cabinets and level 10 granite countertops with stainless steel appliances. Also on the main floor is a sizable office that has glass doors allowing you to look out through the living room to the beautiful views of the Elk River. Throughout the house, lighting has been updated to LEDs, all new toilets have been installed in the 4 bathrooms, and new plumbing fixtures throughout as well. The house has a 2-year-old metal roof, it also has a 2-year-old Best Available Technology septic system, a 2-year-old York HVAC system, and a 2-year-old well pump. There is a 4-year-old Electric water heater, (Piping is there to add a propane on demand water heater), and a brand new 14’x8’ shed. In addition to the 2,800 finished sq ft there is a 1,652 sq ft basement with included workshop and huge additional open room that is ready for drywall and flooring. If that’s not enough there is also an additional 183 sq ft future ready bedroom, (septic already permitted for 4th bedroom), and a 480 sq ft future ready game room/family room upstairs. Including the “to be finished spaces”, the home is approximately 5,115 sq ft not including the large river facing screened porch or oversized 2 car garage. There is NO HOA and home is in the new Chesapeake City Elementary School feeder area AND the Bohemia Manor Middle and High School feeder area. Schedule your private tour of the property today.
Single-familyProperty Type
1995Year Built
1.3 acresLot Size
$437Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Mr. Joseph A Zang III• Coldwell Banker Chesapeake Real Estate
Amazing views from this waterfront home on over an acre on the Elk River. Secluded lot offers 150 feet of water frontage and 100 ft pier with boat lift. Open layout, large family room with vaulted ceiling and stone fireplace. First floor master suite with walk-in closet. Dining room and office/flex room on main level. Enjoy morning coffee on the adorable front porch or the beautiful views of the Elk River from the rear screened in porch leading to fenced rear yard. Spacious mud room and two car garage. New HVAC, refinished hardwood floors and new carpet. Upper level offers two large storage rooms that are ready to be finished. Minutes from Chesapeake City restaurants and walking trail along the C & D Canal and convenient to Middletown and Newark.
BRIGHT MLS #MDCC164112
Jun 17, 2019
Listing Removed
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May 14, 2019
Listed
$675,000
$242/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 3, 1994
Sold
$130,000
$47/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,233 (+8.7%)
2024
$8,490 (+13.6%)
2023
$7,475 (−8.7%)
$416,600 + $385,700
$802,300
2022
$8,188 (+4.6%)
2021
$7,826 (−3.9%)
2020
$8,144 (+3.1%)
$416,600 + $264,700
$681,300
2019
$7,895 (+3.2%)
2018
$7,647 (+8.1%)
$416,600 + $241,200
$657,800
2017
$7,073 (+24.8%)
2015
$5,668
$263,600 + $245,000
$508,600
2014
$5,668 (−25.7%)
2013
$7,631 (+5.2%)
2012
$7,254 (+2.4%)
2011
$7,083 (−13.7%)
2010
$8,207 (+8.2%)
2009
$7,587
Tax history for 1585 Elk Forest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,233 (+8.7%)
2024
$8,490 (+13.6%)
2023
$7,475 (−8.7%)
$416,600 + $385,700
$802,300
2022
$8,188 (+4.6%)
2021
$7,826 (−3.9%)
2020
$8,144 (+3.1%)
$416,600 + $264,700
$681,300
2019
$7,895 (+3.2%)
2018
$7,647 (+8.1%)
$416,600 + $241,200
$657,800
2017
$7,073 (+24.8%)
2015
$5,668
$263,600 + $245,000
$508,600
2014
$5,668 (−25.7%)
2013
$7,631 (+5.2%)
2012
$7,254 (+2.4%)
2011
$7,083 (−13.7%)
2010
$8,207 (+8.2%)
2009
$7,587
*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
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
3
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.3 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,149
Year built
1995
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cecil County
APN
02 014645
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
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
Jan 22, 2026 • Final
Plumbing/gas
Gas
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 6
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
Off Street - # of Spaces: 2
Paved Driveway
Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater