Calling all hunters and fisherman, naturalist and those seeking a secluded piece of Mother Earth. First time offered this 3.1 acres of natural beauty improved by a rustic 1,568 sq. ft. 2 story property, features 7 total rooms with 4 Bedrooms, 1 bath, living room, family room and kitchen, 3 wood burning fireplaces and a screened-in porch. Original house built in 1920s includes the 2 upper level bedrooms, 1 bedroom on main level and living room - no central heating or air. Addition built in 1970s includes full bathroom, main level bedroom and kitchen/family room w/ central heating and air. Utilities available to the property are public electricity and well and septic (in as-is condition). This property, just one lot from the water’s edge on Elliott Island, is bound to the East by the Nanticoke River and to the North, West and South by Fishing Bay. For a breath-taking sky view of the sunset and magical storybook colors, plan a visit a dusk! An approximate 30 minute drive from the quaint town of Vienna where homemade vegetable and fruit festivals flourish and visitors enjoy a stop by the local winery. Prepare to go back in time while strolling the streets in wonderment of the less complicated life growing up in Vienna with frequent visits to Elliott Island by the fishing and hunting enthusiasts. Located within a 10-15 minute drive, enjoy the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, featuring over 20,000 acres open for public recreation. With over 5 miles of hiking trails, 17 miles of paddling trails and nearly 15,000 acres open for deer hunting (Sept-Jan), waterfowl and spring turkey hunting – there’s fun for everyone! Note that property is being sold in AS-IS condition. Seller will make no repairs.
Horseman's perfection: +/- 600 acres of marshland with over 2 miles of shoreline along the Nanticoke River. Property features several creeks with excellent habitat for migrating waterfowl. Opportunity to hunt diver ducks on the main river and puddle ducks in the creeks. Property is subject to a conservation easement. Property has no road frontage and is boat access only. This marsh has historical significance relating to the John Smith trail and has been the location of several prominent hunt clubs over the last 50 years. Per acceptable offer, owner is willing to include residential lot on Elliott Island Road with the sale.
BRIGHT MLS #MDDO127384
Sep 20, 2021
Listing Removed
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Sep 20, 2021
Sold
$475,000
$289/sq ft
Jun 21, 2021
Pending
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May 10, 2021
Listed
$505,000
$307/sq ft
The DeWolfe Tract is a very well stocked plantation of hardwoods and pines. The tract is surrounded by neighboring forest and cropland. There is an existing hunt lease on the property that can be terminated or continued at buyer's discretion. Zoning is AR agricultural-residential district. Property is in a Forestland Conservation Easement. List price does not include building rights, which may be purchased for an additional fee.
BRIGHT MLS #MDDO124118
Mar 26, 2021
Sold
$173,900
$106/sq ft
Mar 18, 2021
Pending
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Jan 25, 2021
Contingent
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Jan 7, 2021
Pending
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Sep 2, 2020
Relisted
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Aug 26, 2020
Listing Removed
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Jun 25, 2020
Price Changed
$199,000
$121/sq ft
Aug 30, 2019
Listed
$265,000
$161/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1001564190
Sep 22, 2020
Listing Removed
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Jul 19, 2016
Listed
$125,000
$76/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1000100573
Jul 9, 2018
Listing Removed
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BRIGHT MLS #1000839482
Dec 6, 2017
Listing Removed
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Aug 14, 2017
Listed
$160,000
$97/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1004257341
Oct 4, 2017
Listing Removed
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Aug 24, 2016
Listed
$516,000
$314/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1000800536
Sep 16, 2017
Listing Removed
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Apr 11, 2013
Listed
$516,000
$314/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003030350
Nov 19, 2014
Sold
$150,000
$91/sq ft
Nov 1, 2014
Listing Removed
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May 31, 2014
Listed
$175,000
$106/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1004257749
Sep 16, 2014
Listing Removed
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Jan 2, 2014
Listed
$649,000
$395/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1006975244
Aug 1, 2013
Listing Removed
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Jan 30, 2013
Listed
$385,000
$234/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1000832034
Nov 10, 2008
Listing Removed
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May 30, 2008
Listed
$399,900
$243/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 12, 1982
Sold
$18,000
$11/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,023 (+10.4%)
$33,100 + $54,400
$87,500
2023
$926
2022
$926
$33,100 + $44,800
$77,900
2021
$926 (−1.2%)
$33,100 + $44,800
$77,900
2020
$937 (+0.5%)
$33,100 + $44,800
$77,900
2019
$933 (+0.5%)
$32,100 + $46,800
$78,900
2018
$928 (+2.8%)
2017
$903 (−2.0%)
$32,100 + $45,500
$77,600
2015
$921
2014
$922
$32,100 + $47,100
$79,200
2013
$922 (−18.1%)
2012
$1,125 (+9.2%)
2011
$1,030 (+1.4%)
2010
$1,015
2009
$1,015
Tax history for 2229 Elliott Island Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,023 (+10.4%)
$33,100 + $54,400
$87,500
2023
$926
2022
$926
$33,100 + $44,800
$77,900
2021
$926 (−1.2%)
$33,100 + $44,800
$77,900
2020
$937 (+0.5%)
$33,100 + $44,800
$77,900
2019
$933 (+0.5%)
$32,100 + $46,800
$78,900
2018
$928 (+2.8%)
2017
$903 (−2.0%)
$32,100 + $45,500
$77,600
2015
$921
2014
$922
$32,100 + $47,100
$79,200
2013
$922 (−18.1%)
2012
$1,125 (+9.2%)
2011
$1,030 (+1.4%)
2010
$1,015
2009
$1,015
*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
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.1 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,644
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Dorchester County
APN
18 001748
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 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
Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Interior Features: CeilngFan(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Table Space, Wood Floors
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Full Bath
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 3
Brick, Free Standing, Wood
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $54,400
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Average
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame, Cedar
Foundation Details: Slab
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Has Water View
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $33,100
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,644
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $902
Tax Assessed Value: $84,300
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $902
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s)
Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Septic Exists
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: DORCHESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: 3rd Party
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: From Vienna, take Elliott Island Rd approx. 19 miles to property on the left.
Waterfrontage Information
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: Bay
Water Body Name: Fishing Bay, Nanticoke River
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,644
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3.1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Dorchester County
APN: 18 001748
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 17, 2026
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Listing Information
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Schools
Vienna Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 15.8mi
7/10
North Dorchester Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 20.5mi
7/10
North Dorchester High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 20.5mi
5/10
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4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 14-20% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
5% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$186,000 – $226,000
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