Worcester County property record for 7943 E Shire Dr, Berlin, MD 21811
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 2.61 acres (113,692 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,834 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-024865 |
| Primary APN | 03-024865 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 113,692 sqft (2.61 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 024865 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 7943 E SHIRE DR |
| City | BERLIN |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21811-2919 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 4A 2.61 ACS EAST SIDE R-113 EMERSON PURNELL RESUB |
| Legal Subdivision | PURNELL EMERSON |
| Legal Lot Number | 4A |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 2, CENTRAL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1050 |
| Census Tract | 950900 |
7943 E Shire Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Worcester County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7943 E SHIRE DR, BERLIN, MD 21811-2919 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 7943 E Shire Dr was $1,834 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.2% 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 | $1,834.00 (+1.21%) Homeowner's exemption | $228,367 | $247,900 Land $88,200 Building $159,700 |
| 2025 | $1,812.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $1,695.00 Homeowner's exemption | $181,667 | $189,300 Land $88,200 Building $101,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7943 E Shire Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 26 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 26 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (2012) |
| 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 7943 E Shire Dr 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 67% of the US · above 68% 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 35 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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