Worcester County property record for 6830 Basket Switch Rd, Newark, MD 21841
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,195 sqft · built 2013 |
| Lot Size | 3.65 acres (158,994 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,487 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-768494 |
| Primary APN | 04-768494 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,195 sqft Total Area |
| Utility Area | 215 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2013 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 158,994 sqft (3.65 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 288 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1,800 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 768494 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6830 BASKET SWITCH RD |
| City | NEWARK |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21841-2214 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 3.65 ACS COR BASKETSWITCH &NEWARK MINSUB LOT 2 OF VA STURG |
| Legal Subdivision | NEWARK MINSUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 2, CENTRAL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 951200 |
6830 Basket Switch Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2016.
Source: Worcester County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 277, NEWARK, MD 21841-0277 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Irrevocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 16, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0067340496 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 6830 Basket Switch Rd was $3,487 with a homeowner's exemption, up 0.4% 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 | $3,487.00 (+0.37%) Homeowner's exemption | $410,967 (+2.9%) | $434,100 (+8.69%) Land $120,300 Building $313,800 |
| 2025 | $3,474.00 Homeowner's exemption | $399,400 Land $65,300 Building $334,100 | $399,400 Land $65,300 Building $334,100 |
| 2023 | $3,296.00 Homeowner's exemption | $355,200 | $399,400 Land $65,300 Building $334,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6830 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 6830 Basket Switch Rd is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · above 70% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 11 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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