Worcester County property record for 8553 Newark Rd, Newark, MD 21841
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,109 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (9,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Apr 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,247 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-001842 |
| Primary APN | 04-001842 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,109 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,000 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 98 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 528 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001842 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8553 NEWARK RD |
| City | NEWARK |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21841-2021 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | 75' X 120' N SIDE MAIN STREET NEWARK |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, WESTERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 951200 |
8553 Newark Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2017.
Source: Worcester County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7200 5 MILE BRANCH RD, NEWARK, MD 21841-2301 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 12, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 12, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20176975-321 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6975 / 321 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MD |
| Recording Date | Apr 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 8553 NEWARK RD, NEWARK, MD 21841-2021 |
| Document Number | 0069750321 |
| Book / Page | 006975 / 000321 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 7, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 24, 2017 |
| Title Company | OCEAN INVS TITLE CORPORATION, OCEAN INVS TITLE CORP |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $70.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7200 FIVE MILE BRANCH RD NEWARK MD 218412301, NEWARK, MD 21841-2301 |
| Document Number | 69750325 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 12, 2017 |
| Book Page | 006975/000325 |
| Name | STATE EMP CU/MD |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | GLEN BURNIE, MD 21060 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Apr 11, 2032 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8553 Newark Rd was $1,247, up 14.9% 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 | $1,247.00 (+14.93%) | $135,167 | $170,300 Land $52,100 Building $118,200 |
| 2025 | $1,085.00 | ||
| 2023 | $944.00 | $98,733 | $117,600 Land $52,100 Building $65,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8553 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 8553 Newark Rd is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% 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 | 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 78 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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