Worcester County property record for 5704 Waterside Dr, Berlin, MD 21811
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 2.17 acres (94,525 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,431 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-324483 |
| Primary APN | 10-324483 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 94,525 sqft (2.17 acres) |
|---|---|
| View / Lot | Waterfront |
| Account Number | 324483 |
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| Street Address | 5704 WATERSIDE DR |
| City | BERLIN |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21811-2704 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 21 2.170 ACS WATERSIDE DRIVE SOUTH POINT FARMS PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 3, SINEPUXENT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 951700 |
5704 Waterside Dr, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2022.
Source: Worcester County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9836 WINDING TRAIL DR, OCEAN CITY, MD 21842-9331 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 8501 / 37 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 22, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0048810617 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MD |
| Recording Date | Dec 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | WATERSIDE DR, BERLIN, MD 21811 |
| Document Number | 0085010037 |
| Book / Page | 8501 / 37 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 21, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2023 |
| Title Company | OCEAN INVS TITLE CORPOR, OCEAN INVESTMENTS TITLE CORP |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,750.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2477 STONEY CREEK RD, FREDERICK, MD 21701-9385 |
| Document Number | 0085010041 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 8501-0041 |
| Name | THOMAS JOHNSON |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 11 Months |
| Due | Nov 21, 2023 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5704 Waterside Dr was $3,431, down 8.8% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Worcester County |
| Unified School District | Worcester County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,431.00 (-8.85%) | $371,800 (-8.83%) Land $371,800 | $371,800 (-8.83%) Land $371,800 |
| 2025 | $3,764.00 | $407,800 Land $407,800 | $407,800 Land $407,800 |
| 2023 | $2,205.00 | $230,467 | $407,800 Land $407,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5704 Waterside Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 130 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 130 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 38 (1989–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 38 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy |
| 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 5704 Waterside Dr is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
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