Dorchester County property record for 5893 Palmer Mill Rd, Hurlock, MD 21643
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,568 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 4.04 acres (175,982 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $138,000 (Dec 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $2,619 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Jul 2017 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-008946 |
| Primary APN | 15-008946 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,568 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 175,982 sqft (4.04 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 204 sqft |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 008946 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5893 PALMER MILL RD |
| City | HURLOCK |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21643-3119 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | ACRCA |
| Legal Description | 4.093 ACRES NE/S LUCY FISH RD |
| Jurisdiction | DORCHESTER MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 15, HURLOCK |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4031 |
| Census Tract | 970200 |
5893 Palmer Mill Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2001.
Source: Dorchester County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5893 PALMER MILL RD, HURLOCK, MD 21643-3119 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| Jul 20, 2017 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage PENNYMAC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 3, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 3, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 19, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2001572 |
| Deed Book / Page | 466 / 642 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DORCHESTER MD |
| Property Address | 5893 PALMER MILL RD, HURLOCK, MD 21643-3119 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2022 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0016420046 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Book Page | 1642/46 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MOORPARK, CA 93021 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 239 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DORCHESTER MD |
| Property Address | 5893 PALMER MILL RD, HURLOCK, MD 21643-3119 |
| Document Number | 0014190495 |
| Book / Page | 001419 / 000495 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 29, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5893 PALMER MILL RD HURLOCK MD 216433119, HURLOCK, MD 21643-3119 |
| Document Number | 0014190495 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 1, 2017 |
| Book Page | 001419/000495 |
| Name | PENNYMAC |
|---|---|
| Address | MOORPARK, CA 93021 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 31, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 5893 Palmer Mill Rd was $2,619, up 9.7% from the year before.
Source: Dorchester County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Dorchester County |
| Unified School District | Dorchester County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,619.00 (+9.67%) | $224,133 | $235,100 Land $57,600 Building $177,500 |
| 2025 | $2,388.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $2,117.00 Homeowner's exemption | $194,033 | $202,200 Land $57,600 Building $144,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5893 Palmer Mill Rd 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 April 10, 2022 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 5893 Palmer Mill Rd is moderate, ranking above 65% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 65% of the US · above 94% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Choptank Fiber Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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