Worcester County property record for 8257 Bethards Rd, Newark, MD 21841
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,708 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 126 acres (5,526,022 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,178 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-000323 |
| Primary APN | 04-000323 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,708 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,526,022 sqft (126 acres) |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 3,024 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 000323 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8257 BETHARDS RD |
| City | NEWARK |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21841 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-1 |
| Legal Description | 126.86 +/- ACS PROPERTY SURVEY FOR DERRICKSON P LITTLETON |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, WESTERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 951200 |
8257 Bethards Rd, a rural home, is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2012.
Source: Worcester County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8356 IRONSHIRE STATION RD, BERLIN, MD 21811-2921 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 27, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0060450202 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8257 Bethards Rd was $3,178, up 5.7% 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 | $3,178.00 (+5.69%) | $300,800 (+6.55%) | $337,800 (+19.66%) Land $143,900 Building $193,900 |
| 2025 | $3,007.00 | $282,300 Land $92,900 Building $189,400 | $282,300 Land $92,900 Building $189,400 |
| 2023 | $2,151.00 | $224,833 | $282,300 Land $92,900 Building $189,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8257 Bethards Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1985.
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 20 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 20 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1985–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 9 |
| 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 8257 Bethards 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 |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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