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This one shows like new. Move-in ready 3-bedroom, 1-bath rancher on nearly half an acre in Chesapeake City, with a setting you will not find in a typical subdivision. Directly across the street is the Courthouse Point Managed Hunting Area, public land owned by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and managed by the Maryland DNR on the east shore of the Elk River, just south of the C & D Canal. No neighbors out front, just woods, water, and wildlife. The area provides habitat for white-tailed deer, waterfowl, and upland game, and is open year-round to non-hunters with a free permit for hiking, fishing, biking on established trails, bird watching, and nature photography. Hunting is permitted in season with a free DNR permit (deer is archery only, with reserved waterfowl blind sites). Step out your front door and you are in it. The neighborhood adds even more. Residents enjoy a private community beach at Court House Cove with a pavilion, picnic area, and water views, and Harbor View Community Park just down the road offers a playground and half basketball court. Inside, the home has been updated top to bottom and is ready for its next owner. Luxury vinyl plank flooring runs throughout (2023), the kitchen has a new backsplash (2023), and a propane fireplace (2024) anchors the living room. Mini-split systems provide efficient heating and cooling, and the whole interior has been freshly painted. Stacked washer and dryer convey. One-level living with a crawl space foundation, vinyl siding, and shingle roof. Out back, a brand-new deck (2025) overlooks the fenced yard, and the shed has been newly sided (2026) for storage or a workshop. Three-car driveway. Public water and public sewer, no well or septic to maintain. USDA eligible for qualified buyers. Downtown Chesapeake City is minutes away with its waterfront restaurants and marina, the C & D Canal Museum, boat tours, and the paved Ben Cardin C & D Canal Trail running along the canal toward Delaware City. Convenient to Route 213 and the Delaware line. Coming Soon. Professional photos to follow.
This three bedroom one bath rancher sits on almost a half acre in a rural area just minutes from Rt 213 . It is right across the road from Courthouse Point Wildlife Management Area, which has hiking, and biking trails, and fishing, and it is about 6 miles to public boat ramp if you want to get out to the Elk River. You will be 15 minutes from Elkton, and 20 minutes to Middletown, DE, making it convenient to ameniies and jobs.
MRIS #CC3321601
Jan 14, 2001
Delisted
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Sep 26, 2000
Listed
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BRIGHT MLS #MDCC150704
Sep 25, 2000
Listing Removed
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Sep 25, 2000
Listed
$89,900
$97/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,720 (+5.6%)
2024
$1,629 (+0.2%)
2023
$1,626 (−0.8%)
$89,600 + $53,800
$143,400
2022
$1,640
2021
$1,641 (+0.2%)
2020
$1,637 (+1.4%)
$89,600 + $49,100
$138,700
2019
$1,614 (+1.4%)
2018
$1,592
$89,600 + $43,200
$132,800
2017
$1,592 (+3.8%)
$89,600 + $43,200
$132,800
2015
$1,534
$89,600 + $44,100
$133,700
2014
$1,534 (−11.7%)
2013
$1,737 (+14.0%)
2012
$1,524 (+10.5%)
2011
$1,379 (+5.6%)
2010
$1,307 (+8.7%)
2009
$1,202
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.45 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
924
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
924
Year built
1968
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cecil County
APN
02 010526
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.
RR
Rural Residential District
The purpose of the Rural Residential zone is to recognize existing developments and settlements in the rural and waterfront areas of the County and to provide for a manageable amount of rural residential development. It is the intent of this Ordinance to permit uses in the RR zone that do not conflict with the residential character of these areas. Low density residential development is permitted.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Timberland
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Chesapeake City, MD • 21915
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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57
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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.8 hrs
6.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 981 Court House Rd
$293,335
$1,665 under list price of $295K
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