Worcester County property record for 229 Powell Cir, Berlin, MD 21811
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,082 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.402 acres (17,512 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Jan 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $6,154 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-161633 |
| Primary APN | 03-161633 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,082 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 17,512 sqft (0.402 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 482 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Deck Area | 228 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 161633 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 229 POWELL CIR |
| City | BERLIN |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21811-1185 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 37 17,512 SQ FT PL 188/28 POWELL CIR FRANKLIN KNOLL SUBD |
| Legal Subdivision | POWELL CIR FRANKLIN KNOLL SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 3, SINEPUXENT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3039 |
| Census Tract | 950800 |
229 Powell Cir is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2025.
Source: Worcester County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 380, BERLIN, MD 21811-0380 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 10, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 10, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 15, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6307 / 336 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 10, 2025 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MD |
| Recording Date | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 229 POWELL CIR, BERLIN, MD 21811-1185 |
| Document Number | 0079840255 |
| Book / Page | 7984 / 255 |
| Map Reference | MB 199 PG 1 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 229 POWELL CIR, BERLIN, MD 21811-1185 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 229 Powell Cir was $6,154 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 | $6,154.00 (+2.74%) Homeowner's exemption | $369,000 (+5.25%) | $387,400 (-) Land $92,800 Building $294,600 |
| 2025 | $5,990.00 Homeowner's exemption | $350,600 | $387,400 Land $92,800 Building $294,600 |
| 2023 | $5,716.00 Homeowner's exemption | $324,067 | $332,200 Land $92,800 Building $239,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 229 Powell Cir in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 2003.
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 22 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 22 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2003–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2017 |
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 Powell Cir 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 103 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: Choptank Fiber, Verizon.
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