St. Mary's County property record for 38899 Van Ward Rd, Abell, MD 20606
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 1.28 acres (55,757 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $586 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-008198 |
| Primary APN | 07-008198 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Basement Area | 2,160 sqft |
|---|
| Lot Area | 55,757 sqft (1.28 acres) |
|---|---|
| View / Lot | Waterfront |
| Account Number | 008198 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 38899 VAN WARD RD |
| City | ABELL |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 20606-2125 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | RPD |
| Legal Description | 1.28 ACRES VAN WORD SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | ACRES VAN WORD SUB |
| Jurisdiction | ST MARY'S MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 7, MILESTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2034 |
| Census Tract | 875300 |
38899 Van Ward Rd, residential vacant land, is held in a trust since November 2015.
Source: St. Mary's County records, as of September 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 316 MONTGOMERY ST, LAUREL, MD 20707-4340 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Irrevocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 4, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0042760127 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 38899 Van Ward Rd was $586.
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 | $58,800 (+7.3%) | $62,800 (-) Land $62,800 | |
| 2025 | $586.00 | $54,800 | $62,800 Land $62,800 |
| 2023 | $558.00 | $52,167 | $52,200 Land $50,800 Building $1,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38899 Van Ward Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone VE, within 500 ft |
| 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 38899 Van Ward Rd is low, with less than 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 95% of the US · lower than 90% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 33 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
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