Worcester County property record for 217 Branch St, Berlin, MD 21811
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,196 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.246 acres (10,729 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $58,333 (Jun 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $1,642 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-034313 |
| Primary APN | 03-034313 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,196 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,729 sqft (0.246 acres) |
| Lot Depth | 2 ft Depth |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 034313 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 217 BRANCH ST |
| City | BERLIN |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21811-1303 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 10729 SQ FT E/S FRANKLIN ST EASTON HENRY SUBDIV |
| Legal Subdivision | EASTON HENRY SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 2, CENTRAL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 951000 |
217 Branch St is owned by a company that bought it in June 2009.
Source: Worcester County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10122 BEAVERDAM CREEK RD, BERLIN, MD 21811-2808 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 21, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009371740 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5282 / 314 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 217 Branch St was $1,642, up 3.8% 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 | $1,642.00 (+3.79%) | $94,000 (+3.75%) | $97,400 (-) Land $40,000 Building $57,400 |
| 2025 | $1,582.00 | $90,600 | $97,400 Land $40,000 Building $57,400 |
| 2023 | $1,385.00 | $77,633 | $87,200 Land $40,000 Building $47,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 Branch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 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 risk around 217 Branch 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 | 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 | 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 105 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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