12229 Ashton Rd, Clear Spring, MD 21722 Property Records

Washington County property record for 12229 Ashton Rd, Clear Spring, MD 21722

Property Summary

Property Type	Rural Home
Details	1 ba · 2,304 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	115 acres (5,012,014 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$750,000 (Dec 2012)
Tax Bill	$5,076 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2022 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`04-005430`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`04-005430`
Alternative APN	`005430`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,304 sqft Total Area
Basement Area	4,455 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Exterior Material	Brick
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	5,012,014 sqft (115 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	748 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	576 sqft
Deck Area	120 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	4,800 sqft
Milk House	589 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Radiant
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	005430
Street Address	12229 ASHTON RD
City	CLEAR SPRING
State	MD
Zip	21722-1903
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Rural Home
Local Zoning Code	A(R)
Legal Description	115.06 ACRES REM 12229 ASHTON RD
Legal Subdivision	RESURVEY ON THE MOUNTAIN OF WALES
Jurisdiction	WASHINGTON MD
Township / Civil Division	4, CLEAR SPRING
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4004
Census Tract	10600

Owner

Source: Washington County records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	12229 ASHTON RD, CLEAR SPRING, MD 21722-1903
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 18, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 18, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	4429 / 102
Last Transfer Date	Jun 27, 2022
Transfer Doc	0070510265
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	WASHINGTON MD
Recording Date	Jul 1, 2022
Property Address	12229 ASHTON RD, CLEAR SPRING, MD 21722-1903
Document Number	0070510265
Book / Page	7051 / 265
Map Reference	LB 4429 FO 102
Instrument Date	Jun 27, 2022
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 13, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	12239 ASHTON RD, CLEAR SPRING, MD 21722-1903

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Washington County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Maryland
County	Washington County
Unified School District	Washington County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$5,076.00 (+5.14%) Homeowner's exemption	$556,400 (+9.28%) Land $228,700 Building $327,700	$556,400 (-) Land $228,700 Building $327,700
2025	$4,828.00 (+5.25%) Homeowner's exemption	$509,133 (+22.8%)	$556,400 (+34.2%) Land $228,700 Building $327,700
2024	$4,587.00 (+6.4%)
2023	$4,311.00 Homeowner's exemption	$414,600 Land $228,700 Building $185,900	$414,600 Land $228,700 Building $185,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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.

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	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Antietam Cable Cable	1,300 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20