Worcester County property record for 8037 Downs Rd, Newark, MD 21841
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,652 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 2.03 acres (88,427 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $218,000 (Jun 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,444 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-135233 |
| Primary APN | 03-135233 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,652 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 88,427 sqft (2.03 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 196 sqft |
| Deck Area | 84 sqft |
| Patio Area | 260 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 135233 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8037 DOWNS RD |
| City | NEWARK |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21841-2051 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-1 |
| Legal Description | 2.038 ACS W/S DOWNS ROAD PL SUR PRO LOUIS C & R A HUDSON |
| Legal Subdivision | LOUIS C HUDSON & ROGER A HUDSON |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 2, CENTRAL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1045 |
| Census Tract | 950900 |
8037 Downs Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2012.
Source: Worcester County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8037 DOWNS RD, NEWARK, MD 21841-2051 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 28, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20115709/0004 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5709 / 4 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 2, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0058270195 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MD |
| Property Address | 8037 DOWNS RD, NEWARK, MD 21841-2051 |
| Document Number | 0078740428 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8037 DOWNS RD NEWARK MD 218412051, NEWARK, MD 21841-2051 |
| Document Number | 0078740428 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Book Page | 007874/000428 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50328 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 276 Months |
| Due | Dec 15, 2043 |
| Rate | 3.37% |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 8037 Downs Rd was $2,444 with a homeowner's exemption, up 0.9% 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 | $2,444.00 (+0.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $296,067 (+6.83%) | $315,000 (-) Land $100,100 Building $214,900 |
| 2025 | $2,422.00 Homeowner's exemption | $277,133 | $315,000 Land $100,100 Building $214,900 |
| 2023 | $2,304.00 Homeowner's exemption | $257,967 | $258,200 Land $100,100 Building $158,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8037 Downs Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 2012.
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 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 8037 Downs Rd 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 | 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 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Choptank Fiber Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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