NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1706 Dark Rd Cambridge, MD 21613

Estimated Value: $650,000 - $869,000

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,709 Sq Ft
$280/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 16, 2019

Last sale price $420,000 $155 Per Sq Ft

Est. 81% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,377/month

1,098 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 600 Feet of Waterfront
  • Pier
  • 3.72 Acre Lot
  • 3 Dock Slips
  • Fishing Allowed
  • Colonial Architecture

About This Home

As of July 2019

"Unity Hill Proper"- Historic home located on Lee Creek outside Cambridge. 600' shoreline with pier (2-3' MLW) and a historic ice house, 3.72 +/- acres. House has 4 fireplaces, 4 porches, vintage woodwork including wide plank wood floors, built-in's and updated country kitchen. Boat House and detached 2 car garage. Former property of William Preston who was granted land on the south bank in 1662.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dan Shoemaker

(410) 228-2900 dan@exitotb.com Eastern Shore Real Estate Referrals, LLC License #RMR005185 Listed on: 04/20/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Sue Wyatt

(410) 543-4545 greg.goldman@cbmove.com Coldwell Banker Realty

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,491

Year Built

  • Built in 1845

Lot Details

  • 3.72 Acre Lot
  • 600 Feet of Waterfront
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Creek or Stream
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned RC

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Circular Driveway
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Plaster Walls
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,709 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Built-In Features
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Includes Fireplace Accessories
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Library
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Pier
  • Canoe or Kayak Water Access
  • Private Water Access
  • Personal Watercraft
  • Waterski or Wakeboard
  • Sail
  • Rip-Rap
  • Swimming Allowed
  • 3 Dock Slips
  • Physical Dock Slip Conveys
  • 3 Powered Boats Permitted
  • 3 Non-Powered Boats Permitted
  • Storage Shed

Location

  • Property is near creek

Schools

  • South Dorchester Elementary And Middle School
  • Cambridge-South Dorchester High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1007152310

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Cambridge Subdivision

Recreation

  • Fishing Allowed

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,491

Year Built

Built in 1845

Lot Details

3.72 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1845
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Kitchen - Eat-In, Built-Ins, Window Treatments, Floor Plan - Traditional
  • Fireplace Features: Equipment, Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Plaster Walls
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Library
  • Basement: No
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 2709
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2709
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 182.72
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2709
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Storage Barn/Shed
  • Other Structures List: Storage Barn/Shed
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Dock Type: Pier (Perpendicular)
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • View: Water
  • View: Yes
  • Water Access Features: Boat - Powered, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Personal Watercraft (PWC), Private Access, Sail, Waterski/Wakeboard, Swimming Allowed
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: LEE CREEK
  • Water Body Type: Creek/Stream
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 600

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gravel Driveway, Circular Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric, Oil
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Exists
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: SOUTH DORCHESTER SCHOOL
  • High School: CAMBRIDGE-SOUTH DORCHESTER
  • Middle Or Junior School: SOUTH DORCHESTER SCHOOL

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 229700.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 183100.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.72
  • Lot Size Area: 162043
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 162043.00
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Zoning: RC
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5311521
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4491.26
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1007152310
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2015

Multi Family

  • Dock Slip Conveyance: Deeded
  • Waterfront Features: Rip-Rap

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: DORCHESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 20, 2016
Closed on
Jul 16, 2019
Sold by
Sherman Nylene L
Bought by
Garrity Robert R and Carr Pamela H
Seller's Agent
Dan Shoemaker
Eastern Shore Real Estate Referrals, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Sue Wyatt
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$495,000
Sold Price
$420,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$75,000
-15.15%
Current Estimated Value
$759,083

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$339,083
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.32%
Original Mortgage
$357,000
Outstanding Balance
$312,764
Interest Rate
3.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$446,319

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2000
Sold by
Hopkins John R and Hopkins Odette
Bought by
Sherman Thomas and Sherman Nylene
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Garrity Robert R $420,000 Cambridge Title Company
Sherman Thomas $435,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Garrity Robert R $357,000
Closed Sherman Thomas --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/16/2019 07/16/19 Sold $420,000 -15.2% $155 / Sq Ft
04/23/2019 04/23/19 Pending -- -- --
03/30/2019 03/30/19 For Sale $495,000 0.0% $183 / Sq Ft
08/17/2018 08/17/18 Pending -- -- --
08/17/2018 08/17/18 For Sale $495,000 0.0% $183 / Sq Ft
03/22/2018 03/22/18 For Sale $495,000 0.0% $183 / Sq Ft
03/09/2018 03/09/18 Pending -- -- --
02/06/2018 02/06/18 For Sale $495,000 +17.9% $183 / Sq Ft
02/06/2018 02/06/18 Off Market $420,000 -- --
07/14/2017 07/14/17 Price Changed $495,000 -12.4% $183 / Sq Ft
08/31/2016 08/31/16 Price Changed $565,000 -12.4% $209 / Sq Ft
04/20/2016 04/20/16 For Sale $645,000 -- $238 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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 $5,634 $490,400 $208,100 $282,300
2024 $4,980 $466,433 $0 $0
2023 $4,980 $442,467 $0 $0
2022 $9,427 $418,500 $208,100 $210,400
2021 $4,714 $418,500 $208,100 $210,400
2020 $4,714 $418,500 $208,100 $210,400
2019 $4,995 $443,800 $208,100 $235,700
2018 $4,887 $433,467 $0 $0
2017 $4,551 $423,133 $0 $0
2016 -- $412,800 $0 $0
2015 -- $412,800 $0 $0
2014 -- $412,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003268731

Bright MLS

APN: 07-152310

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