Worcester County property record for 7701 Downs Rd, Newark, MD 21841
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 800 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.36 acres (15,681 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $105,830 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,302 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-001591 |
| Primary APN | 04-001591 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 800 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,681 sqft (0.36 acres) |
| Deck Area | 112 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001591 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 7701 DOWNS RD |
| City | NEWARK |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21841-2045 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT W SIDE DOWNS ROAD GEORGE L RICHARDS LAND |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 2, CENTRAL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 951200 |
7701 Downs Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2019.
Source: Worcester County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7701 DOWNS RD, NEWARK, MD 21841-2045 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 30, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMESIDE FINANCIAL LLC |
| Aug 6, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer BRENNAN TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 6, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 7426 / 353 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MD |
| Recording Date | May 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 7701 DOWNS RD, NEWARK, MD 21841-2045 |
| Document Number | 0074260353 |
| Book / Page | 7426 / 353 |
| Instrument Date | May 20, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Title Company | CAPITOL TITLE INSURANCE AGCY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7701 DOWNS RD, NEWARK, MD 21841-2045 |
| Document Number | 0007426360 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 7426/360 |
| Name | HOMESIDE FINANCIAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MD |
| Recording Date | Aug 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 7701 DOWNS RD, NEWARK, MD 21841-2045 |
| Document Number | 0072620040 |
| Book / Page | 007262 / 000040 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 2, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Title Company | BRENNAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $45.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 10457 GEORGETOWN RD BERLIN MD 218113158, BERLIN, MD 21811-3158 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 7701 Downs Rd was $1,302, up 11.7% 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 | $1,302.00 (+11.66%) | $134,533 | $164,000 Land $98,700 Building $65,300 |
| 2025 | $1,166.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,032.00 | $107,867 | $119,800 Land $52,700 Building $67,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7701 Downs 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 7701 Downs 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 80% of the US · above 41% 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 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Choptank Fiber Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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