For sale

$799,950

1937 Cape May Rd, Essex, MD 21221

2beds

1,193sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence

Built in 1915

1.1 Acres Lot

$779,500 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!

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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

$779,500

$741,000 - $818,000

$1,733/mo

Price history

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

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax 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