Worcester County property record for 225 Branch St, Berlin, MD 21811
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.362 acres (15,770 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (Aug 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $2,789 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-034429 |
| Primary APN | 03-034429 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,770 sqft (0.362 acres) |
| Lot Depth | 1 ft Depth |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Gazebo | 117 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 034429 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 225 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 | 92.9' X 181.5' NW SIDE BRANCH ST BERLIN |
| Legal Subdivision | VELDA E HENRY PROP |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 2, CENTRAL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 951000 |
225 Branch St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2019.
Source: Worcester County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 225 BRANCH ST, BERLIN, MD 21811-1303 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 3, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 3, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 2, 1997 |
| Deed Document Number | 2006361157 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4755 / 203A |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 12, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0083100245 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MD |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 225 BRANCH ST, BERLIN, MD 21811-1303 |
| Document Number | 0083100245 |
| Book / Page | 8310 / 245 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 24, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 225 BRANCH ST, BERLIN, MD 21811-1303 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 225 Branch St was $2,789 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.7% 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 | $2,789.00 (+2.73%) Homeowner's exemption | $166,433 (+5.43%) | $175,000 (-) Land $41,100 Building $133,900 |
| 2025 | $2,715.00 Homeowner's exemption | $157,867 | $175,000 Land $41,100 Building $133,900 |
| 2023 | $2,598.00 Homeowner's exemption | $145,633 | $149,300 Land $41,100 Building $108,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 225 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 225 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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