Worcester County property record for 17 Rockside Rd, Ocean Pines, MD 21811
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,372 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.384 acres (16,746 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Aug 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $2,148 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-053563 |
| Primary APN | 03-053563 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,372 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,746 sqft (0.384 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 156 sqft |
| Deck Area | 156 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 053563 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 ROCKSIDE RD |
| City | BERLIN |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21811-1858 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | LOT B-08-039 16746 SQ FT ROCKSIDE RD PL OCEAN PINES SEC 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | OCEAN PINES SEC 08 |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 5, OCEAN PINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 950600 |
17 Rockside Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 1998.
Source: Worcester County records, as of October 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 ROCKSIDE RD, BERLIN, MD 21811-1858 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 19, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1998312434 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2561 / 187 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Rockside Rd was $2,148 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.5% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Worcester County |
| Unified School District | Worcester County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,148.00 (+1.51%) Homeowner's exemption | $320,133 | $339,100 Land $95,300 Building $243,800 |
| 2025 | $2,116.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $2,027.00 Homeowner's exemption | $253,633 | $282,200 Land $84,000 Building $198,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Rockside Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 26 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 26 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1979–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2017 · rainfall accumulation |
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 Rockside Rd is low, with less than 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 96% of the US · lower than 92% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | OCEAN PINES serves 11,890 people · EPA ID MD0230005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2021–2023) 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 55 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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