Worcester County property record for 7707 Downs Rd, Newark, MD 21841
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,740 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 3.02 acres (131,551 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $82,500 (Jul 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $1,404 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-007085 |
| Primary APN | 04-007085 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,740 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 131,551 sqft (3.02 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 384 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 007085 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 7707 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 4 3.02 ACS W/S DOWNS ROAD G COLLINS MIN SUDIV |
| Legal Subdivision | COLLINS GROVE C 03 LANDS |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 2, CENTRAL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 951200 |
7707 Downs Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2016.
Source: Worcester County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7707 DOWNS RD, NEWARK, MD 21841-2045 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 31, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1999318816 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2728 / 88 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 19, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0068140411 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 7707 Downs Rd was $1,404 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.6% 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 | $1,404.00 (+1.59%) Homeowner's exemption | $261,467 (+7.56%) | $298,200 (+22.67%) Land $111,000 Building $187,200 |
| 2025 | $1,382.00 Homeowner's exemption | $243,100 Land $60,000 Building $183,100 | $243,100 Land $60,000 Building $183,100 |
| 2023 | $1,263.00 Homeowner's exemption | $180,900 | $243,100 Land $60,000 Building $183,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7707 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 7707 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 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 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Choptank Fiber Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
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