Worcester County property record for 6262 Basket Switch Rd, Newark, MD 21841
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 1.15 acres (50,094 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,758 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-005546 |
| Primary APN | 04-005546 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 50,094 sqft (1.15 acres) |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
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| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 005546 |
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| Street Address | 6262 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 1 1.15 ACS E SIDE BASKET SWITCH RD PLAT OAK HILL ESTATES |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAT OAK HILL ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 2, CENTRAL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 951200 |
6262 Basket Switch Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 1999.
Source: Worcester County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6262 BASKET SWITCH RD, NEWARK, MD 21841-2202 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 15, 1999 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 15, 1999 |
| Prior Sale | Nov 4, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1999315002 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2633 / 528 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000315002 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 6262 Basket Switch Rd was $1,758, up 1.2% 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 | $1,758.00 (+1.15%) | $201,000 (+10.56%) | $239,400 (+31.68%) Land $115,300 Building $124,100 |
| 2025 | $1,738.00 Homeowner's exemption | $181,800 Land $60,300 Building $121,500 | $181,800 Land $60,300 Building $121,500 |
| 2023 | $1,365.00 | $142,667 | $181,800 Land $60,300 Building $121,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6262 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 6262 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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