12875 Backbone Rd, Princess Anne, MD 21853 Property Records

Somerset County property record for 12875 Backbone Rd, Princess Anne, MD 21853

Property Summary

Property TypeRural Home
Details1 ba · 912 sqft · built 1932
Lot Size38.3 acres (1,671,397 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$4,180,000 (Nov 2024)
Tax Bill$19,985 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2020 Sale
Feb 2020 Mortgage
+ 7 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-001178

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-001178
Alternative APN
  • 001178

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area912 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1932
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1932
Exterior MaterialSiding
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area1,671,397 sqft (38.3 acres)

Exterior Amenities

PorchPorch
Porch Area240 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area4,032 sqft
Poultry House44,220 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemSpace Heater
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number001178
Street Address12875 BACKBONE RD
CityPRINCESS ANNE
StateMD
Zip21853-4034
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Rural Home
Local Zoning CodeA
Legal Description38.37 AC-PL 36/2 BACKBONE ROAD LOT RECONF FOR B NGUYEN
Legal SubdivisionLANDS OF BRENT & WOODROW JR MALONE
JurisdictionSOMERSET MD
Township / Civil Division15, EAST PRINCESS ANNE
Census Block Group4
Census Block4009
Census Tract930101

Owner

12875 Backbone Rd, a rural home, is owned by a company that bought it in November 2024.

Source: Somerset County records, as of October 6, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address30824 FOXCHASE DR, SALISBURY, MD 21804-2559
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 13, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Feb 4, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
FARM CREDIT SVCS
Aug 27, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FARM CREDIT SVCS
Sep 27, 2018Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
MIDATLANTIC FARM CREDIT ACA
Feb 23, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage
FARM CREDIT SVCS
Nov 29, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI
FARM CREDIT SVCS
Aug 22, 2017Grant Deed, Construction Loan · Line of Credit
FARM CREDIT SVCS
Aug 21, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage
FARM CREDIT SVCS
May 3, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage
FARM CREDIT SVCS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 15, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 15, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 13, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page1377 / 109
Prior Transfer DateSep 26, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0010080132
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSOMERSET MD
Recording DateNov 13, 2020
Property Address12875 BACKBONE RD, PRINCESS ANNE, MD 21853-4034
Document Number0011160121
Book / Page001116 / 000121
Instrument DateNov 12, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 27, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$3,720.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12875 BACKBONE RD PRINCESS ANNE MD 218534034, PRINCESS ANNE, MD 21853-4034

February 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSOMERSET MD
Recording DateFeb 4, 2020
Property Address12875 BACKBONE RD, PRINCESS ANNE, MD 21853-4034
Document Number0010750241
Book / Page001075 / 000241
Instrument DateJan 27, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 19, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1522 S SALISBURY BLVD SALISBURY MD 218017138, SALISBURY, MD 21801-7138

Mortgage

Document Number10760102
DateFeb 4, 2020
Book Page001076/000102
Lender
NameFARM CREDIT SVCS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

August 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSOMERSET MD
Property Address12875 BACKBONE RD, PRINCESS ANNE, MD 21853-4034
Document Number0010520218
Instrument DateAug 27, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 25, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12875 BACKBONE RD PRINCESS ANNE MD 218534034, PRINCESS ANNE, MD 21853-4034

Mortgage

Document Number0010520218
DateSep 6, 2019
Book Page001052/000218
Lender
NameFARM CREDIT SVCS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressMOUNT JOY, PA 17552
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

September 2018: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSOMERSET MD
Recording DateSep 27, 2018
Property Address12875 BACKBONE RD, PRINCESS ANNE, MD 21853-4034
Document Number0010080132
Book / Page1008 / 132
Map ReferenceCAB ITP31 FO72
Instrument DateSep 26, 2018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 11, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1522 S BLVD, SALISBURY, MD 21801

Mortgage

Document Number0001008136
DateSep 27, 2018
Instrument1008/136
Lender
NameMIDATLANTIC FARM CREDIT ACA
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

February 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSOMERSET MD
Property Address12875 BACKBONE RD, PRINCESS ANNE, MD 21853-4034
Document Number0009800063
Instrument DateFeb 23, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 4, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0009800063
DateFeb 26, 2018
Book Page000980/000063
Lender
NameFARM CREDIT SVCS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressLANCASTER, PA 17604
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

November 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSOMERSET MD
Property Address12875 BACKBONE RD, PRINCESS ANNE, MD 21853-4034
Document Number0009710234
Book / Page000971 / 000234
Instrument DateNov 29, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 3, 2018

Transaction

Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12875 BACKBONE RD PRINCESS ANNE MD 218534034, PRINCESS ANNE, MD 21853-4034

Mortgage

Document Number0009710234
DateDec 14, 2017
Book Page000971/000234
Lender
NameFARM CREDIT SVCS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressLANCASTER, PA 17604
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount on Record

August 2017: Grant Deed, Construction Loan

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSOMERSET MD
Recording DateAug 22, 2017
Property Address12875 BACKBONE RD, PRINCESS ANNE, MD 21853-4034
Document Number0009560253
Book / Page000956 / 000253
Instrument DateAug 21, 2017
Transaction TypeConstruction Loan
Record UpdatedFeb 20, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12875 BACKBONE RD PRINCESS ANNE MD 218534034, PRINCESS ANNE, MD 21853-4034

Mortgage

Document Number9560253
DateAug 22, 2017
Book Page000956/000253
Lender
NameFARM CREDIT SVCS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressPO BOX 4648, LANCASTER, PA 17604-4648
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

August 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSOMERSET MD
Property Address12875 BACKBONE RD, PRINCESS ANNE, MD 21853-4034
Document Number0009560268
Instrument DateAug 21, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 11, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12875 BACKBONE RD PRINCESS ANNE MD 218534034, PRINCESS ANNE, MD 21853-4034

Mortgage

Document Number0009560268
DateAug 22, 2017
Book Page000956/000268
Lender
NameFARM CREDIT SVCS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressLANCASTER, PA 17604
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

May 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSOMERSET MD
Property Address12875 BACKBONE RD, PRINCESS ANNE, MD 21853-4034
Document Number0009480570
Book / Page000948 / 000570
Instrument DateMay 3, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 20, 2017

Transaction

Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0009480570
DateMay 4, 2017
Book Page000948/000570
Lender
NameFARM CREDIT SVCS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressLANCASTER, PA 17604
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 12875 Backbone Rd was $19,985, down 45.7% from the year before.

Source: Somerset County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMaryland
CountySomerset County
Unified School DistrictSomerset County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$19,985.00 (-45.7%)$1,782,900 (+8.66%) Land $58,300 Building $1,724,600$1,782,900 (-) Land $58,300 Building $1,724,600
2025$36,808.00$1,640,733$1,782,900 Land $58,300 Building $1,724,600
2023$15,083.00$1,356,400 Land $40,800 Building $1,315,600$1,356,400 Land $40,800 Building $1,315,600

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 12875 Backbone Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 28, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 12875 Backbone Rd is moderate, ranking above 64% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 64% of the US · above 93% of Maryland
Wildfire Likelihood0.2% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Choptank Fiber
Fiber
2,500 / 2,500

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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