Anne Arundel County property record for 557 Beach Dr, Annapolis, MD 21403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 2,450 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.628 acres (27,365 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $24,500 (Nov 1986) |
| Tax Bill | $7,678 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-412-11951803 |
| Primary APN | 02-412-11951803 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,450 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,242 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,932 sqft |
| Basement Area | 518 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 518 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 27,365 sqft (0.628 acres) |
| View / Lot | Waterfront |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
|---|---|
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 258 sqft |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Boat Access | Boat Access |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | 41211951803 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 557 BEACH DR |
| City | ANNAPOLIS |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21403-4041 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | LTS 1 2 BK E SC 2 PL 1 557 BEACH DR HILLSMERE ESTATES |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLSMERE ESTATES |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ANNE ARUNDEL MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 6 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 702601 |
557 Beach Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2012.
Source: Anne Arundel County records, as of September 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 557 BEACH DR, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21403-4041 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 20, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 20, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4198 / 249 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 30, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0243380090 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 557 Beach Dr was $7,678 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.3% from the year before.
Source: Anne Arundel County assessment roll, as of September 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Anne Arundel County |
| Unified School District | Anne Arundel County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,135,800 (+6.6%) Land $803,300 Building $332,500 | $1,135,800 (-) Land $803,300 Building $332,500 | |
| 2025 | $7,678.00 (+3.31%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,065,467 | $1,135,800 Land $803,300 Building $332,500 |
| 2024 | $7,432.00 (+19.24%) | ||
| 2023 | $6,233.00 Homeowner's exemption | $924,800 Land $698,300 Building $226,500 | $924,800 Land $698,300 Building $226,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 557 Beach Dr 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 January 16, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1979–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2014 · other causes |
| 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 557 Beach Dr 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 345 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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