Worcester County property record for 6409 Basket Switch Rd, Newark, MD 21841
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,592 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,737 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Mortgage Mar 2022 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-006453 |
| Primary APN | 04-006453 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,592 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 006453 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6409 BASKET SWITCH RD |
| City | NEWARK |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21841-2207 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 2.009 ACS BASKET SWITCH ROAD W O WHITELEY MIN SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITELEY MIN SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 2, CENTRAL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1052 |
| Census Tract | 951200 |
6409 Basket Switch Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2022.
Source: Worcester County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6409 BASKET SWITCH RD, NEWARK, MD 21841-2207 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Unknown THE FARMERS BANK OF WILLARDS |
| Mar 16, 2022 | Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE, MID ATLANTIC TTL & ESCFROW C |
| Apr 17, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 16, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 16, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 29, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 8335 / 433 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 21, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0066590053 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MD |
| Property Address | 6409 BASKET SWITCH RD, NEWARK, MD 21841-2207 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 2, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6409 BASKET SWITCH RD, NEWARK, MD 21841-2207 |
| Document Number | 0085570119 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 12, 2023 |
| Book Page | 8557/119 |
| Name | THE FARMERS BANK OF WILLARDS |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILLARDS, MD 21874 |
| Type | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MD |
| Recording Date | Mar 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 6409 BASKET SWITCH RD, NEWARK, MD 21841-2207 |
| Document Number | 0083350433 |
| Book / Page | 8335 / 433 |
| Map Reference | MB RHO 131 FO 60 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, MID ATLANTIC TTL & ESCFROW C |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 12312 PINE REST DR, OCEAN CITY, MD 21842-9200 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MD |
| Recording Date | Apr 17, 2018 |
| Property Address | 6409 BASKET SWITCH RD, NEWARK, MD 21841-2207 |
| Document Number | 0071950033 |
| Book / Page | 007195 / 000033 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 26, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 6409 BASKET SWITCH RD NEWARK MD 218412207, NEWARK, MD 21841-2207 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 6409 Basket Switch Rd was $2,737, up 7.2% 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 | $2,737.00 (+7.25%) | $290,033 (+7.42%) | $330,100 (+22.26%) Land $117,000 Building $213,100 |
| 2025 | $2,552.00 | $270,000 Land $62,000 Building $208,000 | $270,000 Land $62,000 Building $208,000 |
| 2023 | $2,076.00 | $217,000 | $270,000 Land $62,000 Building $208,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6409 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 6409 Basket Switch Rd is moderate, ranking above 42% 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 42% of the US · above 82% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 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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