Worcester County property record for 8 Decatur St, Berlin, MD 21811
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,809 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.354 acres (15,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Jan 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $4,532 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-123340 |
| Primary APN | 03-123340 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,809 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,400 sqft (0.354 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 123340 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 DECATUR ST |
| City | BERLIN |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21811-1356 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 15400 SQ FT DECATUR STREET EXTENDED PL GULL CREEK ESTATES |
| Legal Subdivision | GULL CREEK ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 2, CENTRAL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 951000 |
8 Decatur St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2002.
Source: Worcester County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 DECATUR ST, BERLIN, MD 21811-1356 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 18, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 18, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 11, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2002333919 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3228 / 369 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Decatur St was $4,532 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.8% from the year before.
Source: Worcester County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Worcester County |
| Municipality | Berlin Town |
| Unified School District | Worcester County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,532.00 (+2.79%) Homeowner's exemption | $278,667 | $292,400 Land $70,900 Building $221,500 |
| 2025 | $4,409.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $4,154.00 Homeowner's exemption | $239,100 | $251,200 Land $70,900 Building $180,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Decatur St 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 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1989–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · rainfall accumulation |
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 8 Decatur St 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF BERLIN serves 4,500 people · EPA ID MD0230001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 182 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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