Worcester County property record for 505 Williams St, Berlin, MD 21811
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,677 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,188 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $27,500 (Aug 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $3,898 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-032175 |
| Primary APN | 03-032175 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,677 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,188 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Lot Depth | 1 ft Depth |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 208 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 288 sqft |
| Heating System | Radiant |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 032175 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 505 WILLIAMS ST |
| City | BERLIN |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21811-1221 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 9 10 11 BLK B W/S 505 WILLIAM ST PL BEACH GRAHAM PROPERTY |
| Legal Subdivision | BEACH GRAHAM PROP |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,11 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 3, SINEPUXENT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 951000 |
505 Williams St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 1990.
Source: Worcester County records, as of October 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 WILLIAMS ST, BERLIN, MD 21811-1221 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1671 / 195 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 505 Williams St was $3,898 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.3% 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 | $3,898.00 (+3.26%) Homeowner's exemption | $303,633 | $325,100 Land $106,000 Building $219,100 |
| 2025 | $3,775.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $3,524.00 Homeowner's exemption | $237,167 | $260,700 Land $106,000 Building $154,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 505 Williams St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims nearby since 1992.
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 24 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 27 units insured incl. 3 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1992–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 505 Williams 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 174 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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