Worcester County property record for 229 Branch St, Berlin, MD 21811
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 920 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.326 acres (14,201 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $107,500 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,391 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-034194 |
| Primary APN | 03-034194 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 920 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,201 sqft (0.326 acres) |
| Lot Depth | 1 ft Depth |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 034194 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 229 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 | 14201 SF N SIDE BRANCH STREET BNDY LN ADJ LDS ST PAUL |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 2, CENTRAL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 951000 |
229 Branch St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2015.
Source: Worcester County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 229 BRANCH ST, BERLIN, MD 21811-1303 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 22, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6689 / 79 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 229 Branch St was $2,391 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 | $2,391.00 (+2.71%) Homeowner's exemption | $141,433 | $148,100 Land $41,000 Building $107,100 |
| 2025 | $2,328.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $2,240.00 Homeowner's exemption | $125,533 | $128,100 Land $41,000 Building $87,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 229 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 229 Branch St is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 135 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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