Worcester County property record for 6252 Basket Switch Rd, Newark, MD 21841
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,384 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 1.14 acres (49,658 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $335,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,389 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-005376 |
| Primary APN | 04-005376 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,384 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 49,658 sqft (1.14 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 005376 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6252 BASKET SWITCH RD |
| City | NEWARK |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21841-2202 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 1.14 ACS E/S BASKET SWITCH ROAD PLAT OAK HILL ESTATES |
| Legal Subdivision | BASKET SWITCH ROAD PLAT OAK HILL ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 2, CENTRAL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 951200 |
6252 Basket Switch Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2024.
Source: Worcester County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6252 BASKET SWITCH RD, NEWARK, MD 21841-2202 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 13, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 13, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 24, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8867 / 447 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 12, 1986 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1184000319 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MD |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 6252 BASKET SWITCH RD, NEWARK, MD 21841-2202 |
| Document Number | 0085780456 |
| Book / Page | 8578 / 456 |
| Map Reference | MB FWH47 FO 74 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 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 | $1,125.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12137 LANDINGS BLVD UNIT 101, 101, BERLIN, MD 21811-2781 |
| Document Number | 0085780463 |
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| Date | May 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 8578-0463 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2053 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 6252 Basket Switch Rd was $2,389, up 13.1% 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 | $2,389.00 (+13.06%) | $252,400 | $312,400 Land $115,200 Building $197,200 |
| 2025 | $2,113.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,679.00 | $175,533 | $222,400 Land $60,200 Building $162,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6252 Basket Switch Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1985.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 20 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 20 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1985–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 9 |
| 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 6252 Basket Switch Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 80% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Talkie Communications Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Choptank Fiber Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
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