Charles County property record for 5985 Cockerham Pl, La Plata, MD 20646
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,350 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.678 acres (29,533 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $365,000 (Nov 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $6,871 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Mortgage Nov 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-003997 |
| Primary APN | 10-003997 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,350 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,350 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 29,533 sqft (0.678 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 003997 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5985 COCKERHAM PL |
| City | LA PLATA |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 20646-4611 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | WCD |
| Legal Description | 0.678 AC S/S RT 225 NR RIPLEY |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN OF LA PLATA |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CHARLES MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 10, MARBURY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 850600 |
5985 Cockerham Pl is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2023.
Source: Charles County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5985 COCKERHAM PL, LA PLATA, MD 20646-4611 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERIS BANK |
| Nov 17, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERIS BANK |
| Apr 1, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage LYNK INVESTMENTS LLC |
| Feb 10, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer TRUSTED TITLE SERVICES LLC |
| Sep 14, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit OTHER INSTITUTIONAL LENDERS |
| Jun 28, 2019 | Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 17, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 17, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 14, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 13118 / 374 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 7, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0106920277 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHARLES MD |
| Property Address | 5985 COCKERHAM PL, LA PLATA, MD 20646-4611 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 23, 2024 |
| Title Company | REALTY TITLE INC, REALITY TITLE SERVICES INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11001 N KEYS RD, BRANDYWINE, MD 20613-8283 |
| Document Number | 0131670337 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 10, 2024 |
| Book Page | 13167/337 |
| Name | AMERIS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MARIETTA, GA 30067 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHARLES MD |
| Recording Date | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5985 COCKERHAM PL, LA PLATA, MD 20646-4611 |
| Document Number | 0131180374 |
| Book / Page | 13118 / 374 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Title Company | REALTY TITLE SERVICES INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $912.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 5985 COCKERHAM PL, LA PLATA, MD 20646-4611 |
| Document Number | 0013118381 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 13118/381 |
| Name | AMERIS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2053 |
| Document Number | 0131180400 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Book Page | 13118/400 |
| Name | AMERIS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 31368 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 61 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2028 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHARLES MD |
| Property Address | 5985 COCKERHAM PL, LA PLATA, MD 20646-4611 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 10580 MCCONNELL PL, WHITE PLAINS, MD 20695-3106 |
| Document Number | 0124860074 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 1, 2022 |
| Book Page | 12486/74 |
| Name | LYNK INVESTMENTS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27615 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHARLES MD |
| Recording Date | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5985 COCKERHAM PL, LA PLATA, MD 20646-4611 |
| Document Number | 0116020389 |
| Book / Page | 11602 / 389 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2022 |
| Title Company | TRUSTED TITLE SERVICES LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 10580 MCCONNELL PL, WHITE PLAINS, MD 20695-3106 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHARLES MD |
| Recording Date | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5985 COCKERHAM PL, LA PLATA, MD 20646-4611 |
| Document Number | 0113180063 |
| Book / Page | 011318 / 000063 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 27, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2020 |
| Title Company | TRUSTED TITLE SERVICES LLC, TRUSTED TITLE SVCS LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $89.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 5985 COCKERHAM PL LA PLATA MD 206464611, LA PLATA, MD 20646-4611 |
| Document Number | 113180068 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Book Page | 011318/000068 |
| Name | OTHER INSTITUTIONAL LENDERS |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27613 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHARLES MD |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5985 COCKERHAM PL, LA PLATA, MD 20646-4611 |
| Document Number | 0106920277 |
| Book / Page | 010692 / 000277 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 7, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jul 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $72.82 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 102 W PENNSYLVANIA AVE #102 TOWSON MD 212044550, 102, TOWSON, MD 21204-4550 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5985 Cockerham Pl was $6,871 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Charles County assessment roll, as of September 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Charles County |
| Unified School District | Charles County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $248,700 (+17.09%) | $321,300 (+51.27%) Land $110,400 Building $210,900 | |
| 2025 | $6,871.00 Homeowner's exemption | $212,400 Land $85,400 Building $127,000 | $212,400 Land $85,400 Building $127,000 |
| 2023 | $2,420.00 | $156,533 | $212,400 Land $85,400 Building $127,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 5985 Cockerham Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 15, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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 5985 Cockerham Pl 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 | 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 49 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
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