Worcester County property record for 17 Jefferson St, Berlin, MD 21811
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,460 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.254 acres (11,063 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,539 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-029107 |
| Primary APN | 03-029107 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,460 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,460 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,063 sqft (0.254 acres) |
| Cooling System | Package A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 029107 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 JEFFERSON ST |
| City | BERLIN |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21811-1424 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | B-1 |
| Legal Description | 11,063 SQ FT GAY ST & N SIDE JEFFERSO LOCATION SURVEY |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 3, SINEPUXENT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1039 |
| Census Tract | 951000 |
17 Jefferson St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2023.
Source: Worcester County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 77, BERLIN, MD 21811-0077 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 6, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0087270238 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MD |
| Recording Date | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Property Address | 17 JEFFERSON ST, BERLIN, MD 21811-1424 |
| Document Number | 0087270238 |
| Book / Page | 8727 / 238 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 6, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 77, BERLIN, MD 21811-0077 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Jefferson St was $4,539, up 4.2% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Worcester County |
| Municipality | Berlin Town |
| Unified School District | Worcester County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,539.00 (+4.18%) | $259,900 (+4.17%) | $280,700 (+12.51%) Land $183,700 Building $97,000 |
| 2025 | $4,357.00 | $249,500 Land $142,500 Building $107,000 | $249,500 Land $142,500 Building $107,000 |
| 2023 | $4,429.00 | $248,233 | $249,500 Land $142,500 Building $107,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Jefferson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims nearby since 1992.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 4, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 24 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 27 units insured incl. 3 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1992–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 17 Jefferson St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 41% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF BERLIN serves 4,500 people · EPA ID MD0230001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 299 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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