Worcester County property record for 8657 Ninepin Branch Rd, Berlin, MD 21811
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,456 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 8.99 acres (391,604 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,351 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-005945 |
| Primary APN | 04-005945 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,456 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 391,604 sqft (8.99 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 700 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 276 sqft |
| Stable | 1,296 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 005945 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8657 NINEPIN BRANCH RD |
| City | BERLIN |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21811-2208 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-1 |
| Legal Description | REVSD LOT 2 8.99 ACS N SIDE NINEPIN BRANCH RD BNDRY LN ADJ D RUSSELL |
| Legal Subdivision | REVSD |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, WESTERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 951200 |
8657 Ninepin Branch Rd, a rural home, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2025.
Source: Worcester County records, as of October 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8657 NINEPIN BRANCH RD, BERLIN, MD 21811-2208 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 2008 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 2008 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 19, 2007 |
| Deed Document Number | 2008370376 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5181 / 57 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0090390006 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WORCESTER MD |
| Recording Date | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Property Address | 8657 NINEPIN BRANCH RD, BERLIN, MD 21811-2208 |
| Document Number | 0090390006 |
| Book / Page | 9039 / 6 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 8, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 8657 NINEPIN BRANCH RD, BERLIN, MD 21811-2208 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8657 Ninepin Branch Rd was $3,351 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.8% 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 | $3,351.00 (+2.79%) Homeowner's exemption | $428,800 (+4.41%) | $465,000 (+13.22%) Land $163,500 Building $301,500 |
| 2025 | $3,260.00 Homeowner's exemption | $410,700 Land $87,000 Building $323,700 | $410,700 Land $87,000 Building $323,700 |
| 2023 | $2,814.00 Homeowner's exemption | $316,900 | $410,700 Land $87,000 Building $323,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8657 Ninepin Branch 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 8657 Ninepin Branch 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 67% of the US · above 68% 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) |
|---|---|
| Talkie Communications Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Choptank Fiber Fiber | 2,500 / 2,500 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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