Picturesque 3 bedroom, 3 bath raised ranch home in the tranquil community of Elk Forest. This virtual waterfront home has beautiful views of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal from nearly all rooms. Amenities include updated kitchen with granite counter tops and ceramic flooring, spacious three season porch off the comfortable master suite, sunken living room with wood stove, formal dining room with hardwood flooring, a huge lower level recreational room within the finished walk-out basement, covered and screened porch with water views from the hot-tub, a climate controlled 500 square foot workshop, fenced yard, and sandy beach access. Additional features include a large Trex deck with stairway leading to the rear yard, 1 car detached garage, wood shed, private road to the canal, and even a photographer's dark room. This remarkable home is nestled on three acres and is located within a short walking distance to the Welch Point Conservation Area. The Community of Elk Forest is a volunteer civic association with no HOA mandatory fees. Excellent home for entertaining or a perch to watch the canal shipping traffic pass by. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia will allow a pier structure from this property, there is a $10.00 permit fee and is usually issued in 90-120 days. A must see!
Single-familyProperty Type
1993Year Built
3 acresLot Size
$203Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Christian LaPense• BHHS Fox & Roach-Christiana
*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
3
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
3 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
3,681
Year built
1993
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cecil County
APN
02 011220
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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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
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 3
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Asphalt Driveway
# of Open Parking Spaces: 5
Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Driveway, Off Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Dryer - Front Loading, Freezer, Humidifier, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer - Front Loading, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater