Washington County property record for 12414 Houck Ave, Clear Spring, MD 21722
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Sep 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,479 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-065971 |
| Primary APN | 04-065971 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 300 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Account Number | 065971 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12414 HOUCK AVE |
| City | CLEAR SPRING |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21722-1709 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | HI-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 0.29 ACRES 12414 HOUCK AVE |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, CLEAR SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1044 |
| Census Tract | 10600 |
12414 Houck Ave, a commercial property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2018.
Source: Washington County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12414 HOUCK AVE, CLEAR SPRING, MD 21722-1709 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 25, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 25, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 19, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5838 / 448 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 1, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0046420197 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12414 Houck Ave was $1,479 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5.6% 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 | $1,479.00 (+5.64%) Homeowner's exemption | $184,700 (+12.9%) Land $62,600 Building $122,100 | $184,700 (-) Land $62,600 Building $122,100 |
| 2025 | $1,400.00 Homeowner's exemption | $163,600 | $184,700 Land $62,600 Building $122,100 |
| 2023 | $1,262.00 Homeowner's exemption | $121,400 Land $62,600 Building $58,800 | $121,400 Land $62,600 Building $58,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12414 Houck Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2014.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2014) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2014 · other causes |
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 12414 Houck Ave 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
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 CLEAR SPRING serves 455 people · EPA ID MD0210005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater influenced by surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2020–2022) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Antietam Cable Fiber · Cable | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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