5228 Brooks Rd, Woolford, MD 21677 Property Records

Dorchester County property record for 5228 Brooks Rd, Woolford, MD 21677

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3.5 ba · 2,140 sqft · built 1992
Lot Size	5.6 acres (243,936 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$1,160,000 (Aug 2023)
Tax Bill	$11,595 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2023 Sale May 2018 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone AE (high risk)
APN	`16-005835`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`16-005835`
Alternative APN	`005835`

Interior

Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,140 sqft Total Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1992
Effective Year Built	Effective 1992
Architectural Style	Conventional
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	243,936 sqft (5.6 acres)
View / Lot	Waterfront
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	576 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Pool Type	In-Ground Vinyl Pool
Pool Area	874 sqft
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	256 sqft
Deck Area	988 sqft
Balcony Area	200 sqft
Boat Access	Boat Access

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	005835
Street Address	5228 BROOKS RD
City	WOOLFORD
State	MD
Zip	21677-1349
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RR
Legal Description	LOT 8 - 5.6 ACRES N OF BROOKS ROAD MCKEIL POINTE SUB
Legal Subdivision	BROOKS ROAD MCKEIL POINTE SUB
Legal Lot Number	8
Jurisdiction	DORCHESTER MD
Township / Civil Division	16, MADISON
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2066
Census Tract	970804

Owner

5228 Brooks Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2023.

Source: Dorchester County records, as of October 1, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	403 CHAPELWOOD LN, LUTHERVILLE TIMONIUM, MD 21093-2815
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 28, 2023	Deed, Transfer WESTERN TITLE AND ESCROW COMPANY, TERRAIN TITLE & ESCROW CO
May 4, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 28, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 28, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 18, 1991 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	1830 / 356
Prior Transfer Date	May 4, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc	0014610330
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	DORCHESTER MD
Recording Date	Aug 28, 2023
Property Address	5228 BROOKS RD, WOOLFORD, MD 21677-1349
Document Number	0018300356
Book / Page	1830 / 356
Map Reference	CAB 42 PL 265
Instrument Date	Jul 12, 2023
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 12, 2023
Title Company	WESTERN TITLE AND ESCROW COMPANY, TERRAIN TITLE & ESCROW CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$5,800.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	5228 BROOKS RD, WOOLFORD, MD 21677-1349

May 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	DORCHESTER MD
Recording Date	May 4, 2018
Property Address	5228 BROOKS RD, WOOLFORD, MD 21677-1349
Document Number	0014610330
Book / Page	001461 / 000330
Instrument Date	May 4, 2018
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 23, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$795.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	5224 BROOKS ROPAD WOOLFORD MD 21677, WOOLFORD, MD 21677

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 5228 Brooks Rd was $11,595, up 17.4% from the year before.

Source: Dorchester County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Maryland
County	Dorchester County
Unified School District	Dorchester County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$11,595.00 (+17.41%)	$1,010,100 (+17.51%) Land $306,300 Building $703,800	$1,010,100 (-) Land $306,300 Building $703,800
2025	$9,876.00	$859,567	$1,010,100 Land $306,300 Building $703,800
2023	$6,270.00	$558,500 Land $256,300 Building $302,200	$558,500 Land $256,300 Building $302,200

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5228 Brooks Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 10, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone AE high risk
100-Year Floodplain	Yes 1% annual chance
Floodway	No
Base Flood Elevation	4.0 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Required federally backed loans
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 196 policies
Community Rating System	Class 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	196 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	178 (1978–2026)
Claims Outside the SFHA	2 of 178
Most Recent Claim	Apr 2026 · other causes
Claims by Event	Tropical Storm Isaias, Aug 2020 · 3 claims Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 2 claims Hurricane Isabel, Sep 2003 · 112 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 5228 Brooks Rd is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 62% of the US · above 77% of Maryland
Wildfire Likelihood	0.04% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Choptank Fiber Fiber	2,500 / 2,500

May also be available: Bay Country Communications.

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