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Single-familyProperty Type
1917Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$171Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Sheri E Smith• Keller Williams Realty Delmarva
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Market trends in 21874, MD
Last updated October 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-list price
101.1%
0.6% MoM
Median sale price
$275K
$18K MoM
Avg. days on market
94d
96 days MoM
Recently sold homes
5
1 MoM
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Sale history for 5679 Powellville Rd
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #MDWC2010496
Feb 23, 2024
Sold
$475,000
$159/sq ft
Jan 24, 2024
Contingent
—
Dec 27, 2023
Price Changed
$499,900
$167/sq ft
Sep 29, 2023
Price Changed
$550,000
$184/sq ft
Aug 31, 2023
Listed
$575,000
$192/sq ft
Aug 16, 2023
Coming Soon
$575,000
$192/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1000755930
Jul 18, 2011
Sold
$185,000
$62/sq ft
Feb 3, 2011
Listed
$329,000
$110/sq ft
+16
BRIGHT MLS #1000765862
Oct 7, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Jun 16, 2009
Listed
$430,000
$144/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1000799834
Nov 30, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Jun 16, 2009
Listed
$450,000
$150/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1001415250
Apr 3, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Jul 8, 2008
Listed
$450,000
$150/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 24, 2007
Sold
$350,000
$117/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1000751148
Jan 6, 2007
Listed
$389,900
$130/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1000775082
Apr 22, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Apr 23, 2005
Listed
$385,000
$129/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 30, 1997
Sold
$240,000
$80/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 16, 1983
Sold
$20,000
$7/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,759 (+2.1%)
2024
$3,682 (+49.4%)
$68,000 + $330,200
$398,200
2023
$2,464 (+6.9%)
2022
$2,305 (+1.5%)
2021
$2,270 (+1.1%)
$97,100 + $117,300
$214,400
2020
$2,246 (+0.5%)
2019
$2,234 (−0.5%)
2018
$2,245
$97,100 + $104,900
$202,000
2017
$2,245
$97,100 + $104,900
$202,000
Tax history for 5679 Powellville Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,759 (+2.1%)
2024
$3,682 (+49.4%)
$68,000 + $330,200
$398,200
2023
$2,464 (+6.9%)
2022
$2,305 (+1.5%)
2021
$2,270 (+1.1%)
$97,100 + $117,300
$214,400
2020
$2,246 (+0.5%)
2019
$2,234 (−0.5%)
2018
$2,245
$97,100 + $104,900
$202,000
2017
$2,245
$97,100 + $104,900
$202,000
*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
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,208
Year built
1917
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Wicomico County
APN
06 000983
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.
A - 1
Agriculture-Rural District
The purpose of the A-1 Agriculture-Rural District is to preserve areas of the County that are predominantly agricultural and to maintain the land base necessary for sustainable agricultural activity.; This district is designed to protect agriculture from incompatible residential, commercial and industrial development.; Where low-intensity residential development is allowed in the Agriculture-Rural District, density and design standards shall ensure natural resource protection and preservation of rural character.; This district shall be characterized by a mix of agricultural activities, farms and farmland, forests, open spaces and low intensity residential development or small cluster developments with significant associated open spaces.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Mixed use
Fire house
Library
Museum / gallery
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Covered Parking, Garage - Front Entry, Other
Interior Features: Attic, Carpet, CeilngFan(s), Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Master Bath(s), Soaking Tub, Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Water Treat System, Wood Floors
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Attic
Laundry Type: Lower Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Corner, Gas/Propane
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE
Construction Materials: Stick Built
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es), Wrap Around
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Barn/Farm Building, Garage(s), Shed
Building Not Winterized
Exterior Information
Boat Storage, Outbuilding(s)
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner, Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,992
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: $2,100
Tax Assessed Value: $237,100
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: $2,365
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)
Central, Heat Pump(s)
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Septic Exists
Water Source: Well
Municipal Trash: No
Location
School Information
Elementary School: WILLARDS
Middle Or Junior School: PITTSVILLE
High School: PARKSIDE
School District Name: WICOMICO 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
Outside City Limits
Directions: From Salisbury, Rt 50 East, take right on Powellville Rd, (MD-354) Property will be on the left. From Berlin, Rt 50 West, take left on Powellville Rd.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,208
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1917
Year Renovated: —
County: Wicomico County
APN: 06 000983
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Willards Elementary School
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 3.3mi
8/10
Pittsville Elementary & Middle School
Public 4-8 • Assigned • 4.3mi
7/10
Parkside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.2mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$486,000 – $589,000
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