8 Franklin Sq, Berlin, MD 21811 Property Records

Worcester County property record for 8 Franklin Sq, Berlin, MD 21811

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details2.5 ba · 1,220 sqft · built 1985
Lot Size0.018 acres (817 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$279,900 (Mar 2023)
Tax Bill$2,913 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2023 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN03-123081

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN03-123081
Alternative APN
  • 123081

Interior

Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Building Area1,220 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1985
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1985
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area817 sqft (0.018 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHeat Pump
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number123081
Street Address8 FRANKLIN SQ
CityBERLIN
StateMD
Zip21811-1254
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning CodeR-3
Legal DescriptionUNIT A-8 S SIDE FRANKLIN AVE PL FRANKLIN SQUARE TWNHSE CONDO
Legal Lot NumberA8
JurisdictionWORCESTER MD
Township / Civil Division3, SINEPUXENT
Census Block Group1
Census Block1022
Census Tract951000

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address8 FRANKLIN SQ, A8, BERLIN, MD 21811-1254
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 16, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 16, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 8, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page8544 / 41
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2023: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionWORCESTER MD
Recording DateMar 16, 2023
Property Address8 FRANKLIN SQ, BERLIN, MD 21811-1254
Document Number0085440041
Book / Page8544 / 41
Map ReferenceLB 1142 FO 27
Instrument DateMar 7, 2023
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 28, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address8 FRANKLIN SQ # SQA8, SQA8, BERLIN, MD 21811-1254

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Severalty

Mortgage

Document Number0085440050
DateMar 16, 2023
Instrument8544-0050
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2053

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMaryland
CountyWorcester County
MunicipalityBerlin Town
Unified School DistrictWorcester County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,913.00 (+3.12%) Homeowner's exemption$233,833 (+57.53%)$268,400 (+62.96%) Land $134,200 Building $134,200
2025$2,825.00 (+6.68%) Homeowner's exemption
2023$2,648.00$148,433$164,700 Land $82,300 Building $82,400

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 4, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 24 individual policies
Nearby Flood Policies27 units insured
incl. 3 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims13 (1992–2020)
Claims Outside the SFHA12 of 13
Most Recent ClaimJul 2020 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 3 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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 41% of Maryland
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemTOWN OF BERLIN
serves 4,500 people · EPA ID MD0230001
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionNov 2025
Lead5 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 279 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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