Worcester County property record for 8401 Newark Rd, Newark, MD 21841
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,187 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.586 acres (25,516 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Sep 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $1,531 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-002253 |
| Primary APN | 04-002253 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,187 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 25,516 sqft (0.586 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 489 sqft |
| Sewer | Connected |
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| Account Number | 002253 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8401 NEWARK RD |
| City | NEWARK |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21841-2019 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B-1 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 1 & 3 & PT LOT 2 NORTH SIDE MAIN STREET E T BOWEN PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-3 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, WESTERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1035 |
| Census Tract | 951200 |
8401 Newark Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 1990.
Source: Worcester County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 134, NEWARK, MD 21841-0134 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1680 / 549 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8401 Newark Rd was $1,531, up 18% 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 | $1,531.00 (+18.04%) | $165,933 | $216,800 Land $53,700 Building $163,100 |
| 2025 | $1,297.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,011.00 | $105,700 | $140,500 Land $53,700 Building $86,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8401 Newark 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 8401 Newark Rd is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · above 75% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 | NEWARK serves 325 people · EPA ID MD0230002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | 2 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 55 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Talkie Communications Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Choptank Fiber Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Bay Country Communications.
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