7980 River Rd, Westover, MD 21871 Property Records

Somerset County property record for 7980 River Rd, Westover, MD 21871

Property Summary

Property TypeRural Home
Details1 ba · 2,986 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size299 acres (13,056,239 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$2,300,000 (May 2005)
Tax Bill$2,559 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN06-097928

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN06-097928
Alternative APNs
  • 6097928
  • 097928

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,986 sqft Total Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area13,056,239 sqft (299 acres)
View / LotWaterfront
PorchSlab
Porch Area292 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemBaseboard
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number097928
Street Address7980 RIVER RD
CityWESTOVER
StateMD
Zip21871
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Rural Home
Local Zoning CodeA
Legal Description299.73 AC N AND S/S ANNAMESSEX BRIDGE RD
JurisdictionSOMERSET MD
Township / Civil Division6, FAIRMOUNT
Census Block Group3
Census Block3097
Census Tract930800

Owner

7980 River Rd, a rural home, is owned by a company that bought it in May 2005.

Source: Somerset County records, as of October 6, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address76 WEST AVE, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-9793
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 12, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 12, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number200550487
Deed Book / Page605 / 751
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSOMERSET MD
Recording DateSep 26, 2018
Property Address7980 RIVER RD, WESTOVER, MD 21871
Document Number0010080122
Book / Page001008 / 000122
Instrument DateAug 1, 2018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 24, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address76 WEST AVE OCEAN VIEW DE 199709793, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-9793

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 7980 River Rd was $2,559, down 48.2% from the year before.

Source: Somerset County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMaryland
CountySomerset County
Unified School DistrictSomerset County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,559.00 (-48.23%)$224,800$232,700 Land $225,600 Building $7,100
2025$4,943.00
2023$2,321.00$208,767$209,000 Land $205,000 Building $4,000

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 7980 River Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 28, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation8.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 120 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies120 in force
Nearby Flood Claims13 (2012–2024)
Most Recent ClaimMar 2024 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 5 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 7980 River Rd is moderate, ranking above 63% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 63% of the US · above 93% of Maryland
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
Bloosurf
Fixed Wireless
25 / 3

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