Worcester County property record for 8 Westminster Dr, Berlin, MD 21811
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,110 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.271 acres (11,824 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $80,128 (May 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $3,818 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Mortgage Feb 2020 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-134172 |
| Primary APN | 03-134172 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,110 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,824 sqft (0.271 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 134172 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 WESTMINSTER DR |
| City | BERLIN |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21811-2970 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 11824.6 SQ FT WESTMINSTER DRIVE PL BUCKINGHAM ESTATES PH 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUCKINGHAM ESTATES |
| Legal Phase | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 3, SINEPUXENT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1050 |
| Census Tract | 951000 |
8 Westminster Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 1996.
Source: Worcester County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1254, OCEAN CITY, MD 21843-1254 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage SUNTRUST BANK |
| Feb 10, 2020 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Line of Credit TRUIST BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 22, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 22, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1996301307 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1867 / 262 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MD |
| Property Address | 8 WESTMINSTER DR, BERLIN, MD 21811-2970 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0073330001 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 6, 2018 |
| Book Page | 7333/001 |
| Name | SUNTRUST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BALTIMORE, MD 21203 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MD |
| Property Address | 8 WESTMINSTER DR, BERLIN, MD 21811-2970 |
| Document Number | 0075960250 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 10, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 WESTMINSTER DR BERLIN MD 218112970, BERLIN, MD 21811-2970 |
| Document Number | 0075960250 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Book Page | 007596/000250 |
| Name | TRUIST BK |
|---|---|
| Address | BALTIMORE, MD 21202 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 17, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Westminster Dr was $3,818 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.4% 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 | $3,818.00 (+3.41%) Homeowner's exemption | $321,600 | $355,300 Land $105,800 Building $249,500 |
| 2025 | $3,692.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $3,459.00 Homeowner's exemption | $243,667 | $254,200 Land $105,800 Building $148,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Westminster Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims nearby since 1992.
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 24 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 27 units insured incl. 3 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1992–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 8 Westminster Dr is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 33 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Choptank Fiber, T-Mobile.
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