Worcester County property record for 6312 Basket Switch Rd, Newark, MD 21841
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 4,090 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 12.5 acres (545,371 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $3,000 (Oct 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $4,335 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-003659 |
| Primary APN | 04-003659 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,090 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 545,371 sqft (12.5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 584 sqft |
| Deck Area | 260 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 003659 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6312 BASKET SWITCH RD |
| City | NEWARK |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21841-2204 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-1 |
| Legal Description | 12.52 ACS NEAR E/S BASK SW RD SIDNEY L& E CROPPER SURV |
| Legal Subdivision | SIDNEY L & ESTELLA P CROPPER |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 2, CENTRAL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 951200 |
6312 Basket Switch Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 1996.
Source: Worcester County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6312 BASKET SWITCH RD, NEWARK, MD 21841-2204 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 4, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 4, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1996303119 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2319 / 384 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MD |
| Property Address | 6312 BASKET SWITCH RD, NEWARK, MD 21841-2204 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Title Company | SECU TITLE SERVICES LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0072770370 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 4, 2018 |
| Book Page | 7277/370 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU OF MARYLAND INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, MD 21090 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2028 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 6312 Basket Switch Rd was $4,335 with a homeowner's exemption, up 0.2% 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 | $4,335.00 (+0.23%) Homeowner's exemption | $530,600 | $548,600 Land $117,100 Building $431,500 |
| 2025 | $4,325.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $4,121.00 Homeowner's exemption | $450,933 | $521,600 Land $62,100 Building $459,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6312 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 6312 Basket Switch Rd is moderate, ranking above 46% 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 46% of the US · above 86% 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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