Worcester County property record for 6847 Basket Switch Rd, Newark, MD 21841
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,224 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 2.3 acres (100,188 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Aug 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $2,186 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-003071 |
| Primary APN | 04-003071 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,224 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 100,188 sqft (2.3 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 003071 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6847 BASKET SWITCH RD |
| City | NEWARK |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21841-2215 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2 3 ACS S SIDE BASKET SWITCH RD SW OF NEWARK |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 2, CENTRAL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1051 |
| Census Tract | 951200 |
6847 Basket Switch Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2004.
Source: Worcester County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6847 BASKET SWITCH RD, NEWARK, MD 21841-2215 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 21, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004350814 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4226 / 664 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000298332 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 6847 Basket Switch Rd was $2,186, up 8.5% 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 | $2,186.00 (+8.49%) | $230,333 | $267,400 Land $111,800 Building $155,600 |
| 2025 | $2,015.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,577.00 | $164,867 | $211,800 Land $59,600 Building $152,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6847 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 6847 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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