St. Mary's County property record for 38609 Van Ward Rd, Abell, MD 20606
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,332 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,133 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-009453 |
| Primary APN | 07-009453 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,332 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,332 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 90 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 009453 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 38609 VAN WARD RD |
| City | ABELL |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 20606-2124 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RPD |
| Legal Description | 21,780 SQ FT VAN WARD RD ABELL |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | ST MARY'S MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 7, MILESTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2034 |
| Census Tract | 875300 |
38609 Van Ward Rd is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: St. Mary's County records, as of September 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38609 VAN WARD RD, ABELL, MD 20606-2124 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 38609 Van Ward Rd was $2,133 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: St. Mary's County assessment roll, as of September 22, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | St. Mary's County |
| Unified School District | St. Marys County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $194,800 | $203,000 Land $115,500 Building $87,500 | |
| 2025 | $2,133.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $1,409.00 Homeowner's exemption | $174,200 | $178,400 Land $107,500 Building $70,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38609 Van Ward Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2003.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 14, 2025 · 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 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2003–2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2007 · rainfall accumulation |
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 38609 Van Ward Rd is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · above 70% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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