Worcester County property record for 6538 Bowden Rd, Newark, MD 21841
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,772 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 7.39 acres (321,908 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,039 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-003829 |
| Primary APN | 04-003829 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,772 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 321,908 sqft (7.39 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 198 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 003829 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6538 BOWDEN RD |
| City | NEWARK |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21841-2130 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 7.397 ACS S SIDE LANGMAID RD PL LANGMAID WOODS |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 2, CENTRAL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1030 |
| Census Tract | 951200 |
6538 Bowden Rd is owned by two individuals who acquired it in February 2014.
Source: Worcester County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9256 BOTTLE BRANCH RD, BERLIN, MD 21811-3504 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 27, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0063990236 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 6538 Bowden Rd was $2,039, up 8.7% 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 | $2,039.00 (+8.69%) | $214,467 (+8.98%) | $249,800 (+26.93%) Land $110,100 Building $139,700 |
| 2025 | $1,876.00 | $196,800 Land $59,100 Building $137,700 | $196,800 Land $59,100 Building $137,700 |
| 2023 | $1,249.00 | $130,600 | $196,800 Land $59,100 Building $137,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6538 Bowden 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 6538 Bowden Rd is moderate, ranking above 43% 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 43% of the US · above 83% 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 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Choptank Fiber Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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