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4040 Smith Island Rd, Ewell, MD 21824
About this home
Charming, Victorian era Chesapeake Bay home on historic Smith Island, the only inhabited island in the Bay accessible only by boat. Corner lot at the main intersection in the village of Ewell just steps to the main Town Dock. This two story home on a level lot sits behind a white picket fence. Open the front gate, up the walkway, thru the front door into an enclosed porch. To the right is the Living Room, (can be a combination Living Room/ Dining Room) & modern era Kitchen addition with custom-made knotty pine cabinets, double oven, large eating area and laundry, discreetly tucked away behind doors. Walk out the kitchen door onto a nice sized wooden deck, down the steps into the back yard. There's a First floor Master Bedroom with a large closet, a Den, (could be a third Bedroom), and a full Bath complete the first floor. The Second floor has a large Bedroom with many windows and water views. A walk-in Attic takes care of your storage needs. This delightful home is heated for year round living and has 2 window A/C units for summer. Smith Island and its Island culture has been the subject of books, such as Tim Horton's "An Island Out of Time" and numerous publications and television news and documentary reports. Smith Island was written up on CNN Travel as one of the 5 great spots in America to go "off the grid. " In 2016, National Geographic Traveler listed Smith Island as one of the 20 places to visit in the world. Smith Island is a great place for young and old alike. Bring the kids, the grandkids, they'll all love it. So many outdoor activities. Biking, kayaking, fishing and crabbing, boating and other islands to explore. Maryland's official cake is the ten layer Smith Island cake. Visit 4040 Smith Island Road. You'll fall in love with this affordable Island Cottage in the middle of America's greatest estuary, the Chesapeake Bay.
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Sale history for 4040 Smith Island Rd
$63/sq ft
$67/sq ft
$95/sq ft
$107/sq ft
$118/sq ft
$39/sq ft
$32/sq ft
Tax history for 4040 Smith Island Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Off Street, On Street
Interior
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 1
- # of Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 1
- Interior Information
- Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer - Electric, Oven - Double, Range Hood, Washer, Freezer
- Furnished
- Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In, Exposed Beams
- Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
- Room Information
- Living Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Attic, Bonus Room
- Laundry Type: Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit, Main Floor
- Basement Information
- Basement: No
Exterior
- Property Information
- Federal Flood Zone
- Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, 32"+ wide Doors
- Front Foot Fee: $120
- Front Foot Fee Payment Frequency: Annually
- Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Building Information
- # of Levels (Total): 2
- Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Stick Built
- Foundation Details: Block
- Main Entrance Orientation: South
- Other Structures: Above Grade
- Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
- Roof: Shingle
- Structure Type: Detached
- Window Features: Insulated
- Lot Information
- Lot Features: Cleared, Corner, Level
- Navigable Water
- Has Water View
- Tidal Water: No
- Above Grade Information
- Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,267
- Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
- Tax Information
- Agricultural Tax Due: No
- County Tax: $768
- Tax Assessed Value: $69,100
- Tax Year: 2018
- Tax Annual Amount: $768
- Assessments Information
- Year Assessed: 2017
Utilities
- Utilities Information
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- 150 Amps
- Baseboard - Electric
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Hot Water: Electric
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Private/Community Water
Location
- School Information
- Elementary School: EWELL SCHOOL
- High School: CRISFIELD
- School District Name: SOMERSET COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
- High School Source: Listing Agent
- School District Source: Listing Agent
- Location Information
- Outside City Limits
- Directions: Rt 413 to Crisfield city dock. Take ferry to Ewell. Shown by appointment only.
- Waterfrontage Information
- Water Access Features: Public Access, Canoe/Kayak, Boat - Powered, Fishing Allowed
- Water Access
- Water Oriented
- Water Body Type: Bay
- Water Body Name: Chesapeake Bay
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: 1.0
- Sq. Ft.: 1,267
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 6,240 square feet
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1900
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Somerset County
- APN: 10 000092
Around this home
Schools
Public 3-7 • Assigned • 18.6mi
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 10.4mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 102° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in June and 5.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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