Garrett County property record for 1235 Fire Tower Rd, Friendsville, MD 21531
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 28.3 acres (1,236,233 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $5,000 (Nov 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $985 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Transfer Jun 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-015995 |
| Primary APN | 05-015995 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Block |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 1,236,233 sqft (28.3 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 456 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 015995 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1235 FIRE TOWER RD |
| City | FRIENDSVILLE |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21531 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 28.38 AC S/S FIRE TOWER RD ELDER HILL |
| Jurisdiction | GARRETT MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 5, ACCIDENT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3036 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
1235 Fire Tower Rd, a rural home, is held in a trust since May 2018.
Source: Garrett County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 227 SHAW ST, FROSTBURG, MD 21532-1117 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jun 7, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 18, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 18, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 594 / 496 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 25, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0020760353 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GARRETT MD |
| Recording Date | Jun 7, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1235 FIRE TOWER RD, FRIENDSVILLE, MD 21531 |
| Document Number | 0020760353 |
| Book / Page | 002076 / 000353 |
| Instrument Date | May 25, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 5, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 227 SHAW ST FROSTBURG MD 215321117, FROSTBURG, MD 21532-1117 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | GARRETT MD |
| Recording Date | Jun 7, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1235 FIRE TOWER RD, FRIENDSVILLE, MD 21531 |
| Document Number | 0020760348 |
| Book / Page | 002076 / 000348 |
| Instrument Date | May 25, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 5, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 227 SHAW ST FROSTBURG MD 215321117, FROSTBURG, MD 21532-1117 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1235 Fire Tower Rd was $985, up 6.1% from the year before.
Source: Garrett County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Garrett County |
| Unified School District | Garrett County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $985.00 (+6.14%) | $85,900 (+8.23%) Land $40,500 Building $45,400 | $85,900 (-) Land $40,500 Building $45,400 |
| 2025 | $928.00 | $79,367 | $85,900 Land $40,500 Building $45,400 |
| 2023 | $804.00 | $66,300 Land $32,000 Building $34,300 | $66,300 Land $32,000 Building $34,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1235 Fire Tower Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1996.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 1, 2019 · 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 Claims | 2 (1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1996 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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 1235 Fire Tower 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 80% of the US · above 41% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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