540 Wards Rd, Solomons, MD 20688 Property Records

Calvert County property record for 540 Wards Rd, Solomons, MD 20688 · Last verified September 2023

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bathrooms3 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1996
Square Footage1,828 sqft Total Area
Lot Size26,353 sqft (0.604 acres)
GarageAttached, 441 sqft
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$422,000 (2007)
Tax Bill$3,235.00 (2023)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN01-229265
Alternative APNs
  • 1229265
  • 229265

Interior

Full Baths3 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Building Area1,828 sqft Total Area
1st Floor1,806 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1996
Architectural StyleConventional Style
Exterior MaterialSiding Exterior
Construction TypeWood Frame Construction
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area26,353 sqft (0.604 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area441 sqft Garage

Exterior Amenities

Pool TypeIn-Ground Vinyl Pool Pool Type
Pool Area512 sqft Pool
Deck Area500 sqft Deck
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area180 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air Heating
SewageSewage Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number229265
Old Parcel Number1229265
Street Address540 WARDS RD
CitySOLOMONS
StateMD
Zip20688-4056
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description26353 SF N/S DOWELL ROAD DOWELL
Legal SubdivisionCHESAPEAKE RANCH ESTATES
JurisdictionCALVERT MD
Minor Civil Division1, SOLOMONS ISLAND
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2039
Census Tract860901

Owner

Source: Calvert County records · APN 01-229265

Assessment roll updated July 1, 2023 · Last verified September 2023

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Co-ownerVerified Secondary Owner
Mailing Address540 WARDS RD, SOLOMONS, MD 20688-4056
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 14, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Veterans Administration Mortgage
PARAMOUNT EQUITY MORTGAGE LLC
Dec 09, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Veterans Administration Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 05, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 05, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number072958
Deed Book / PageKPS03001 / 0543
Record RefreshedJun 07, 2026

November 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCALVERT MD
Property Address540 WARDS RD, SOLOMONS, MD 20688-4056
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 25, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0050970149
DateNov 14, 2017
Book Page5097/149
Lender
NamePARAMOUNT EQUITY MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressROSEVILLE, CA 95661
Agreement
TypeVeterans Administration Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 01, 2047

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCALVERT MD
Property Address540 WARDS RD, SOLOMONS, MD 20688-4056
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 25, 2022
Title CompanyINSPIRE CLOSING SERVICES LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0057870378
DateDec 09, 2020
Book Page5787/378
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressMOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
Agreement
TypeVeterans Administration Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term325 Months
DueJan 01, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Calvert County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2023 · Last verified September 2023

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMaryland
CountyCalvert County
Unified School DistrictCalvert County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2023$3,235.00$311,400 Land $112,300 Building $199,100$311,400 Land $112,300 Building $199,100

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Calvert County (24009C), updated April 18, 2021 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
above 32% of the US · above 68% of Maryland
Wildfire LikelihoodAbout 1 in 4,348 per year
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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