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  • $799,950

    1937 Cape May Rd, Essex, MD 21221

    2beds
    1,193sqft
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    $5,076/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1915
    1.1 Acres Lot
    $775,400 Zestimate®
    $671/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Extremely Rare Opportunity! 110' +/- Water frontage sitting on Over 1 Acre of Property with Multiple Slips, DEEP Water & Great Elevation! Owner financing available and seller open to creative terms—bring your vision and make this extraordinary waterfront property yours!
    358 days
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    406
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    Zillow last checked:

    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Skip Tolley 410-935-7500,

    EXP Realty, LLC 8888607369

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: MDBC2137996MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 2
      Basement
      • Area: 0
      Heating
      • Heat Pump, Electric
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Electric
      Appliances
      • Included: Electric Water Heater
      Features
      • Kitchen - Country, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Dry Wall, Paneled Walls, Wood Walls
      • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
      • Has basement: No
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,193
      • Total interior livable area: 1,193 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,193
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Driveway
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Deck
      • Exterior features: Boat Storage, Extensive Hardscape, Storage, Other
      • Pool features: None
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Water, River
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Water,River
      • Waterfront features: Private Dock Site, River, Boat - Powered, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Personal Watercraft (PWC), Private Access, Waterski/Wakeboard
      • Body of water: Middle River
      • Frontage length: Water Frontage Ft: 110
      Lot
      • Size: 1.1 Acres
      • Dimensions: 1.00 x
      • Features: Additional Lot(s), Bulkheaded, Front Yard, No Thru Street, Secluded, Wooded
      Details
      • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
      • Has additional parcels: Yes
      • Parcel number: 04151502006040
      • Zoning: R
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Cape Cod
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Other
      • Foundation: Permanent
      • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1915

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Phone

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Cape May
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Essex

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $671/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $471,000
      • Annual tax amount: $5,183
      • Date on market: 8/24/2025
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Listing terms: Cash,Other
      • Ownership: Fee Simple

        Estimated market value

        $775,400

        $737,000 - $814,000

        $1,860/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        10/24/2025Price change$799,950-5.9%$671/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #MDBC2137996 Report a problem
        8/25/2025Listed for sale$849,950+30.8%$712/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #MDBC2137996 Report a problem
        6/30/2023Sold$650,000+4%$545/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #MDBC2068162 Report a problem
        11/10/2020Listing removed$625,000$524/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX First Choice #MDBC500310 Report a problem
        8/15/2020Price change$625,000-10.6%$524/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX First Choice #MDBC500310 Report a problem
        7/18/2020Listed for sale$699,000$586/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX First Choice #MDBC500310 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$6,677 +28.8%$471,000 +10.1%
        2024$5,183 +11.3%$427,600 +11.3%
        2023$4,657 +1.3%$384,200
        2022$4,595 +1.4%$384,200 +2.7%
        2021$4,533 +1.4%$374,000 +1.4%
        2020$4,471 $368,900
        2019$4,471 $368,900
        2018$4,471 -0.5%$368,900 -0.5%
        2017$4,494 -29.7%$370,800 +0.3%
        2016$6,392 $369,800 +0.3%
        2015$6,392 $368,800 +0.3%
        2014$6,392 $367,800
        2013-- $367,800
        2012-- $367,800 -17.6%
        2011-- $446,300 +7.2%
        2010-- $416,246 +7.8%
        2009-- $386,103 +8.5%
        2008-- $355,960 +14.7%
        2007-- $310,250 +17.3%
        2006-- $264,540 +20.9%
        2005-- $218,830
        2004-- $218,830
        2003-- $218,830 -18.1%
        2002-- $267,260 +0.6%
        2001-- $265,770
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 21221

        Getting around

        8 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        0 / 100
        No Nearby Transit
        27 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • District: Baltimore County Public Schools

        Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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