Worcester County property record for 204 Franklin Ave, Berlin, MD 21811
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,577 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $129,000 (Aug 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $3,537 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-031179 |
| Primary APN | 03-031179 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,056 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,577 sqft (0.151 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 031179 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 204 FRANKLIN AVE |
| City | BERLIN |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21811-1108 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | 65.44' X 96.33' S SIDE FRANKLIN AVE BERLIN |
| Legal Subdivision | MARY V COULBOURN & ANTHONY W Q |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 3, SINEPUXENT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 951000 |
204 Franklin Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2008.
Source: Worcester County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 204 FRANKLIN AVE, BERLIN, MD 21811-1108 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 22, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 22, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 23, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003344770 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3838 / 487 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 28, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0050860266 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 204 Franklin Ave was $3,537 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.3% 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 | $3,537.00 (+3.3%) Homeowner's exemption | $263,567 (+10.68%) | $289,000 (-) Land $100,500 Building $188,500 |
| 2025 | $3,424.00 Homeowner's exemption | $238,133 | $289,000 Land $100,500 Building $188,500 |
| 2023 | $3,206.00 Homeowner's exemption | $199,667 | $212,700 Land $100,500 Building $112,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 204 Franklin Ave 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 204 Franklin Ave 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 174 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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