Washington County property record for 12143 Crystal Falls Dr, Smithsburg, MD 21783
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,508 sqft · built 1810 |
| Lot Size | 4.38 acres (190,793 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,800 (Nov 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,037 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-007973 |
| Primary APN | 07-007973 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,508 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1810 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1810 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 190,793 sqft (4.38 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 730 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 396 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 007973 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12143 CRYSTAL FALLS DR |
| City | SMITHSBURG |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21783-1632 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | C |
| Legal Description | 4.3828 ACRES 12143 CRYSTAL FALLS DR |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 7, SMITHSBURG |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4041 |
| Census Tract | 11301 |
12143 Crystal Falls Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2023.
Source: Washington County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12143 CRYSTAL FALLS DR, SMITHSBURG, MD 21783-1632 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 6, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 6, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 28, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 7351 / 41 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 31, 1985 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0801000352 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MD |
| Recording Date | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Property Address | 12143 CRYSTAL FALLS DR, SMITHSBURG, MD 21783-1632 |
| Document Number | 0073510041 |
| Book / Page | 7351 / 41 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 3, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 W WASHINGTON ST STE 1101, 1101, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740-4790 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12143 Crystal Falls Dr was $4,037 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5.5% from the year before.
Source: Washington County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| 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 | $4,037.00 (+5.46%) Homeowner's exemption | $428,400 (+10.81%) | $470,200 (-) Land $100,300 Building $369,900 |
| 2025 | $3,828.00 Homeowner's exemption | $386,600 | $470,200 Land $100,300 Building $369,900 |
| 2023 | $3,511.00 Homeowner's exemption | $337,600 | $344,800 Land $100,300 Building $244,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12143 Crystal Falls Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
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 12143 Crystal Falls Dr 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 59 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Antietam Cable Fiber · Cable | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Fiber | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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