Worcester County property record for 513 Franklin Ave, Berlin, MD 21811
| Property Type | Auto Repair, Garage |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,920 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.63 acres (27,442 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Dec 1984) |
| Tax Bill | $2,232 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-034291 |
| Primary APN | 03-034291 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,920 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,920 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 27,442 sqft (0.63 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 30 ft deep x 189 ft wide |
| Sewer | Connected |
|---|
| Account Number | 034291 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 513 FRANKLIN AVE |
| City | BERLIN |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21811-1325 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Auto Repair, Garage |
| Local Zoning Code | M-1 |
| Legal Description | 189.05' X 30.15' LOT 1 FRANKLIN AVE & RR |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 2, CENTRAL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 951000 |
513 Franklin Ave, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in December 1984.
Source: Worcester County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10011 BEAVERDAM CREEK RD, BERLIN, MD 21811-2807 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 21, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 21, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6031 / 54 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 513 Franklin Ave was $2,232, up 2.5% 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 | $2,232.00 (+2.48%) | $127,800 (+2.49%) | $134,000 (+7.46%) Land $94,900 Building $39,100 |
| 2025 | $2,178.00 | $124,700 Land $89,800 Building $34,900 | $124,700 Land $89,800 Building $34,900 |
| 2023 | $2,158.00 | $120,967 | $124,700 Land $89,800 Building $34,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 513 Franklin Ave 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 513 Franklin Ave 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 105 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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