Washington County property record for 1 High Germany Rd, Hancock, MD 21750
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,193 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 2.68 acres (116,741 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (Nov 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $3,764 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-015944 |
| Primary APN | 05-015944 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,193 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 192 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,000 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 116,741 sqft (2.68 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 2,685 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 9 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Vinyl Pool |
| Pool Area | 780 sqft |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 015944 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1 HIGH GERMANY RD |
| City | HANCOCK |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21750-1025 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | U |
| Legal Description | 2.68 ACRES 1 HIGH GERMANY ST |
| Legal Subdivision | LANDS ROBERT SOUNDERS |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 5, HANCOCK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
1 High Germany Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2009.
Source: Washington County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1 HIGH GERMANY RD, HANCOCK, MD 21750-1025 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 17, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 17, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 13, 2005 |
| Deed Document Number | 20094694 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3774 / 418 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1 High Germany Rd was $3,764, up 10.4% from the year before.
Source: Washington County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Washington County |
| Municipality | Hancock Town |
| Unified School District | Washington County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,764.00 (+10.38%) | $413,200 (+10.37%) Land $53,400 Building $359,800 | $413,200 (-) Land $53,400 Building $359,800 |
| 2025 | $3,410.00 | $374,367 | $413,200 Land $53,400 Building $359,800 |
| 2023 | $2,714.00 | $296,700 Land $53,400 Building $243,300 | $296,700 Land $53,400 Building $243,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1 High Germany Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2004.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 14, 2017 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004 · river or lake flooding |
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 1 High Germany Rd is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% 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 | TOWN OF HANCOCK serves 1,921 people · EPA ID MD0210012 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 56 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Upward Broadband.
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