Washington County property record for 11842 Big Spring Rd, Clear Spring, MD 21722
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 2,100 sqft · built 1828 |
| Lot Size | 125 acres (5,458,939 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $8,000 (May 1981) |
| Tax Bill | $2,249 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-001974 |
| Primary APN | 04-001974 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,100 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 900 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 900 sqft |
| Utility Area | 320 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1828 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1828 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,458,939 sqft (125 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 280 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001974 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 11842 BIG SPRING RD |
| City | CLEAR SPRING |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21722-1923 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A(R) |
| Legal Description | 125.3268 ACRES 11842 BIG SPRING ROAD |
| Legal Subdivision | MERRBAUGH JOHN |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, CLEAR SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4010 |
| Census Tract | 10600 |
Source: Washington County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12315 COUNTRY VIEW DR, CLEAR SPRING, MD 21722-1612 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 1981 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 1981 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 264 / 42 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Washington County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Washington County |
| Unified School District | Washington County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $408,900 (+11.04%) Land $102,100 Building $306,800 | $408,900 (-) Land $102,100 Building $306,800 | |
| 2025 | $2,249.00 (-24.61%) | $368,233 (+28.35%) | $408,900 (+42.52%) Land $102,100 Building $306,800 |
| 2023 | $2,983.00 | $286,900 Land $102,100 Building $184,800 | $286,900 Land $102,100 Building $184,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1985–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2014 · 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.
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 | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Schurz Communications Cable | 1,300 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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