Boater's Dream and/or Investor's Delight! Get a 2 for 1 deal with this unique property on a wide deep water canal that has so many possibilities. Top floor has 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. It's over sized patio doors create a wall of windows on the water side of the property. The kitchen offers a breakfast bar, appliances, laminate flooring and updated dining light. Hall bath has been given a lift with flooring, light and vanity and has a linen closet. The primary suite has a nice closet, with updated bathroom to include vanity, shower and lights. Large balcony overlooks both the canal and the bay just beyond. The first floor in-law suite or for additional family members to stay includes a sunroom style tiled entry that leads to a kitchen that has been updated with solid surface counters, appliances and features a breakfast bar and yet still has plenty of room should you want to add an island. Bead board and laminate flooring gives a cottage feel to this adorable space down by the bay. The first floor includes 2 bedrooms and 2 baths with a 1 car garage. The amazing part of this property is the 50' pier and the 2 boat slips installed with a 7000 LB and a 10000LB lifts and a jet ski lift. But there is so much more you could add on the other side of the pier. Your imagination can run wild as to how you can take advantage of such a 1 of a kind find!! Call for your personal tour today!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
4,500 sq ftLot Size
$395Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Bethany Drew• Hileman Real Estate-Berlin
Great waterfront home with super bay view. 50 ft. dock with boat lift & jet ski lift ( deep water). 2-car garage.
BRIGHT MLS #1000723098
Apr 13, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Mar 11, 1998
Listed
$194,900
$82/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 3, 1998
Sold
$165,000
$69/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1000580248
Jun 26, 1997
Listed
$189,900
$80/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,655 (+7.5%)
$389,800 + $248,700
$638,500
2025
$8,053 (+6.7%)
$389,800 + $248,700
$638,500
2024
$7,549 (+9.1%)
2023
$6,917 (+0.8%)
$353,800 + $138,400
$492,200
2022
$6,863 (+0.2%)
$353,800 + $138,400
$492,200
2021
$6,846 (+0.8%)
2020
$6,790 (+1.0%)
2019
$6,725 (+2.4%)
$353,800 + $126,800
$480,600
2018
$6,567 (+1.7%)
2017
$6,456 (+7.3%)
$345,800 + $111,200
$457,000
2016
$6,017 (+9.9%)
2015
$5,475 (+25.7%)
$305,800 + $99,100
$404,900
2014
$4,354 (+3.7%)
2013
$4,200 (+11.9%)
2012
$3,753 (+3.7%)
2011
$3,618 (+52.0%)
2010
$2,380 (−28.6%)
2009
$3,332
Tax history for 711 S Surf Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,655 (+7.5%)
$389,800 + $248,700
$638,500
2025
$8,053 (+6.7%)
$389,800 + $248,700
$638,500
2024
$7,549 (+9.1%)
2023
$6,917 (+0.8%)
$353,800 + $138,400
$492,200
2022
$6,863 (+0.2%)
$353,800 + $138,400
$492,200
2021
$6,846 (+0.8%)
2020
$6,790 (+1.0%)
2019
$6,725 (+2.4%)
$353,800 + $126,800
$480,600
2018
$6,567 (+1.7%)
2017
$6,456 (+7.3%)
$345,800 + $111,200
$457,000
2016
$6,017 (+9.9%)
2015
$5,475 (+25.7%)
$305,800 + $99,100
$404,900
2014
$4,354 (+3.7%)
2013
$4,200 (+11.9%)
2012
$3,753 (+3.7%)
2011
$3,618 (+52.0%)
2010
$2,380 (−28.6%)
2009
$3,332
*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
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,376
Year built
1981
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Worcester County
APN
10 181429
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 21, 2026.
R-1
Single Family Residential District
The purpose of this district is to provide for low density single-family residential development, together with accessory uses as may be necessary or are normally compatible with residential surroundings. The district is located to protect existing development of this character and contains vacant land considered appropriate for such development in the future.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Nov 10, 2025 • Final
Res - alteration
Remodel
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.
Construction Materials: Concrete, Vinyl Siding, Modular/Manufactured, Frame
Foundation Details: Block
Main Entrance Orientation: South
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Asphalt
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Features: Bulkheaded
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Navigable Water
Has Water View
Water Frontage In Feet: 25
Dock Information
Dock Type and Features: Multiple Slip
Dock/Slip Conveyance: Deeded
# of Docks: 1
Dock/Slip Conveys: Yes
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,376
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
City/Town Tax: $2,227
County Tax: $4,126
Tax Assessed Value: $488,333
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $6,901
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2021
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Baseboard - Electric
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: OCEAN CITY
Middle Or Junior School: STEPHEN DECATUR
High School: STEPHEN DECATUR
School District Name: WORCESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
In City Limits
OC Cross Street: 136
Directions: Headed north on MD-528 toward 140th St, turn left onto 136th St, after 0.4 miles continue onto S Surf Rd, after 0.2 miles destination will be on the left.
Location Type: Bayside
Municipality: Ocean City
Waterfrontage Information
Water Access
On Waterfront
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: Canal
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,376
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: —
County: Worcester County
APN: 10 181429
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ocean City Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 7.1mi
10/10
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 10.1mi
10/10
Stephen Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.8mi
7/10
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Ocean City, MD • 21842
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 5.5 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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5.5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$893,000 – $1.08M
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