$1,080,000
SOLD MAY 12, 2025

12440 Woods Rd Worton, MD 21678

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,955 Sq Ft
3.67 Acres

Recently Sold

$552 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 360 Feet of Waterfront
  • Pier
  • Deck
  • 4 Dock Slips
  • Private Beach
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

As of May 2025

This Waterfront Contemporary home is nestled on a bluff with sweeping views of Still Pond Creek. The property checks all of the boxes for your retreat including a well maintained deck, screened river room for crab feasts, private sandy beach and dock with several boat lifts. The living room has a cathedral ceiling, wood burning fireplace, and glass sliders leading you to the deck with incredible views of nature and wildlife. One of the 3 main floor bedrooms, the primary suite has an ensuite bathroom, walk-in closet, and full length windows to celebrate the property's connection with the water. On the lower level you will find another bedroom, den, workshop, and garage. Upgrades include New Heating and Cooling (2024&2025), New Roof (2022), Garage Door (2024), Plumbing and Electrical Updates (2022), Generator, Rinnai Tankless hot water heater, and Reverse Osmosis water treatment. Still Pond Creek provides direct access to the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay for prime boating opportunities however is a protected tributary making it great for water sports. The property is located in the rolling farmlands of Worton, only 15 minutes from the shops, restaurants, and galleries of downtown historic Chestertown. Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and Baltimore are all less than a 2 hour drive making this perfect for a weekend getaway or year round residence.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Murphy ONeill

Coldwell Banker Chesapeake Real Estate Company License #5010912 Listed on: 03/28/2025

Coldwell Banker Chesapeake Real Estate Company

Last Buyer's Agent

Kristina Hyland

Coldwell Banker Chesapeake Real Estate Company

Coldwell Banker Chesapeake Real Estate Company

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,867

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • 3.67 Acre Lot
  • 360 Feet of Waterfront
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Private Beach
  • Sandy Beach
  • Property is zoned RCD

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Property Views

  • Water
  • Scenic Vista

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Permanent Foundation
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Laundry on main level
  • Partially Finished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Pier
  • Water Access
  • River Nearby
  • 4 Dock Slips
  • Physical Dock Slip Conveys
  • Deck
  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Well
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Irving Kingsford Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1503023532

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,867

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Expected On Market: 2025-03-28
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: This Waterfront Contemporary home is nestled on a bluff with sweeping views of Still Pond Creek. The property checks all of the boxes for your retreat including a well maintained deck, screened river room for crab feasts, private sandy beach and dock with several boat lifts. The living room has a cathedral ceiling, wood burning fireplace, and glass sliders leading you to the deck with incredible views of nature and wildlife. One of the 3 main floor bedrooms, the primary suite has an ensuite bathroom, walk-in closet, and full length windows to celebrate the property's connection with the water. On the lower level you will find another bedroom, den, workshop, and garage. Upgrades include New Heating and Cooling (2024&2025), New Roof (2022), Garage Door (2024), Plumbing and Electrical Updates (2022), Generator, Rinnai Tankless hot water heater, and Reverse Osmosis water treatment. Still Pond Creek provides direct access to the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay for prime boating opportunities however is a protected tributary making it great for water sports. The property is located in the rolling farmlands of Worton, only 15 minutes from the shops, restaurants, and galleries of downtown historic Chestertown. Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and Baltimore are all less than a 2 hour drive making this perfect for a weekend getaway or year round residence.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Permanent
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 3110
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1955
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 675.24
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1555
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 400
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1155
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1555
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 12440

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s), Private Beach
  • View: Water, Scenic Vista
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: Still Pond Creek
  • Water Body Type: River
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 360

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gravel Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Central
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Tankless
  • Sewer/Septic System: Private Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Internet Services: Fiber Optic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: KENT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • School District Key: 121139164602
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: R
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.67
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 159865.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: RCD
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5867.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1503023532
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1555
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 05/12/2025

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: Private Dock Site, Sandy Beach

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: KENT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 28, 2025
Closed on
May 12, 2025
Sold by
Bright David W and Bright David William
Bought by
Trachtman Ilana and Friedan Jonathan
Seller's Agent
Murphy ONeill
Coldwell Banker Chesapeake Real Estate Company
Buyer's Agent
Kristina Hyland
Coldwell Banker Chesapeake Real Estate Company
List Price
$1,050,000
Sold Price
$1,080,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,000
2.86%
Views
75
Current Estimated Value
$1,057,064

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$22,936
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.38%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2014
Closed on
Jul 25, 2014
Sold by
Mcmenamin Marjorie H
Bought by
Bright David W
Seller's Agent
Richard Budden
Coldwell Banker Chesapeake Real Estate Company
Buyer's Agent
Richard Budden
Coldwell Banker Chesapeake Real Estate Company
List Price
$692,000
Sold Price
$515,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$177,000
-25.58%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.09%
Original Mortgage
$412,000
Interest Rate
4.14%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 1985
Sold by
Christenbury Thomas L and Christenbury Peggy S
Bought by
Mcmenamin Joseph E
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $1,080,000 Community Title Network
Deed $1,080,000 Community Title Network
Deed $515,000 None Available
Deed $95,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $412,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/12/2025 05/12/25 Sold $1,080,000 +2.9% $552 / Sq Ft
03/28/2025 03/28/25 For Sale $1,050,000 +103.9% $537 / Sq Ft
07/25/2014 07/25/14 Sold $515,000 -2.5% $331 / Sq Ft
07/09/2014 07/09/14 Pending -- -- --
06/20/2014 06/20/14 Price Changed $528,000 -12.7% $340 / Sq Ft
03/21/2014 03/21/14 Price Changed $605,000 -12.6% $389 / Sq Ft
03/10/2014 03/10/14 For Sale $692,000 -- $445 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,026 $526,100 $396,000 $130,100
2024 $5,927 $517,367 $0 $0
2023 $5,828 $508,633 $0 $0
2022 $5,679 $499,900 $396,000 $103,900
2021 $5,675 $499,567 $0 $0
2020 $5,721 $499,233 $0 $0
2019 $5,718 $498,900 $396,000 $102,900
2018 $11,435 $498,900 $396,000 $102,900
2017 $6,052 $498,900 $0 $0
2016 -- $528,400 $0 $0
2015 $6,199 $528,400 $0 $0
2014 $6,199 $528,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDKE2004962

Bright MLS

APN: 03-023532