IMPRESSIVE PRICE ADJUSTMENT - MOTIVATED SELLERS This 4.4-acre waterfront property features a 3,008 SF well-maintained 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home situated to enjoy breathtaking sunsets over Madison Bay. The endless water views can be enjoyed from most rooms throughout the house, as well as from the gorgeous waterside inground saltwater pool with diving board. Enjoy quality family time in the openness of the kitchen and family room with fireplace, or get cozy and relax in the waterfront Sun Room with 3 walls of glass. Xfinity high-speed internet makes this a perfect place to work from home or to use as a 2nd home getaway. The main-level bedroom with double closets is currently being used as an office/music room. Whether you want morning water views or evening sunset views, the spacious upper-level primary suite does not disappoint. All three upper-level bedrooms have walk-in closets. Many upgrades include: Downstairs heat/air furnace (2021), kitchen renovation, granite, 2 wall ovens (2022), washer & dryer (2021) dishwasher (2017), downstairs vinyl laminate flooring, upstairs wood laminate flooring, crawlspace insulation (2020), pool liner (2019), Pool pump & conversion to salt water system (2021), fresh interior paint. In addition to the attached 2-car garage with an upstairs storage room, there is a 28' x 30' detached garage perfect to use as a workshop or storage for lawn equipment, boats, etc. .. Most of the furniture is negotiable with a strong offer. This home is ideally located as it is about 14 minutes from the shops, restaurants, Choptank River Lighthouse, and city marina of downtown Cambridge & is near Maryland Blue Restaurant, Madison Bay Marina, Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, Harriett Tubman Museum, historic Old Trinity Church and the scenic routes of South Dorchester. Move right in or use it as an airbnb.
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
4.4 acresLot Size
$267Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by MICHELLE T. RUARK• McClain-Williamson Realty, LLC
•443-225-4100 (broker)
•info@mcclainwilliamson.com (broker)
Bought with D'Borah Wilson• Sharon Real Estate P.C.
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Market trends in 21648, MD
Last updated September 2026
Sale-to-List Price
92.8%
+1.3% MoM
Median sale price
$218K
$26K MoM
Avg. days on market
138d
13 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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1 MoM
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Sale history for 1260 Old Madison Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Nov 2, 2022
Sold
$700,000
$233/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #MDDO2002794
Nov 1, 2022
Listing Removed
—
Nov 1, 2022
Sold
$700,000
$233/sq ft
Oct 25, 2022
Pending
—
Oct 4, 2022
Contingent
—
Sep 28, 2022
Price Changed
$749,900
$249/sq ft
Sep 6, 2022
Price Changed
$779,000
$259/sq ft
Aug 14, 2022
Price Changed
$799,500
$266/sq ft
Aug 1, 2022
Price Changed
$829,000
$276/sq ft
Jul 20, 2022
Relisted
—
Jul 13, 2022
Pending
—
Jul 13, 2022
Price Changed
$850,000
$283/sq ft
Jun 27, 2022
Listed
$890,000
$296/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 27, 1991
Sold
$50,000
$17/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,458 (+24.2%)
$205,100 + $499,300
$704,400
2023
$6,004 (+100.0%)
2022
$3,002 (−50.0%)
$205,100 + $329,400
$534,500
2021
$6,004 (−1.8%)
$205,100 + $329,400
$534,500
2020
$6,113
$205,100 + $329,400
$534,500
2019
$6,113
$216,800 + $327,500
$544,300
2018
$6,113 (+2.4%)
$216,800 + $327,500
$544,300
2017
$5,971 (+5.9%)
$216,800 + $327,500
$544,300
2015
$5,636 (+4.4%)
2014
$5,400 (+4.3%)
$216,800 + $332,700
$549,500
2013
$5,175 (+4.9%)
2012
$4,936 (+13.8%)
2011
$4,338 (+5.7%)
2010
$4,106
2009
$4,106
Tax history for 1260 Old Madison Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,458 (+24.2%)
$205,100 + $499,300
$704,400
2023
$6,004 (+100.0%)
2022
$3,002 (−50.0%)
$205,100 + $329,400
$534,500
2021
$6,004 (−1.8%)
$205,100 + $329,400
$534,500
2020
$6,113
$205,100 + $329,400
$534,500
2019
$6,113
$216,800 + $327,500
$544,300
2018
$6,113 (+2.4%)
$216,800 + $327,500
$544,300
2017
$5,971 (+5.9%)
$216,800 + $327,500
$544,300
2015
$5,636 (+4.4%)
2014
$5,400 (+4.3%)
$216,800 + $332,700
$549,500
2013
$5,175 (+4.9%)
2012
$4,936 (+13.8%)
2011
$4,338 (+5.7%)
2010
$4,106
2009
$4,106
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.4 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,008
Year built
1998
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Dorchester County
APN
16 005444
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
RR
Rural Residential District
The Rural Residential District is established to encourage and concentrate low- to medium-density residential development in limited areas of the county, near existing towns or in development corridors where public services can be efficiently provided, thereby helping to preserve Resource Conservation and Agricultural Conservation Districts. Rural Residential Districts are not to be served by public community water or sewer systems.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Student
Bed & breakfast
Public service
Recreation
Communications tower
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Timberland
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Side Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 5
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 3
Paved Driveway, Private
Attached Garage, 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: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Oven - Double, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Water Heater, Washer, Dryer
Laundry Type: Main Floor, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Gas/Propane
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $329,400
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stick Built, Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Block, Crawl Space
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Garage(s)
Exterior Information
Gutter System, Outbuilding(s)
Pool Information
Personal Pool
In Ground, Saltwater
Lot Information
Has Water View
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $205,100
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,008
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
County Tax: $5,944
Tax Assessed Value: $534,500
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $5,944
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2022
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Heat Pump(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric, Other
Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel: Propane - Leased, Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Well
Water/ Sewer Hookup Fee: $250
Location
School Information
School District Name: DORCHESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: From Cambridge - Travel through Church Creek. On Taylors Island Road, turn right onto Old Madison Road and the house is 3rd driveway on right.
Location Type: Bayfront
Road Responsibility: City/County
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,008
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: —
County: Dorchester County
APN: 16 005444
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
South Dorchester School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 8.1mi
8/10
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.1mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$763,000 – $923,000
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