12418 Houck Ave, Clear Spring, MD 21722 Property Records

Washington County property record for 12418 Houck Ave, Clear Spring, MD 21722

Property Summary

Property Type	Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Details	1.5 ba · 1,472 sqft · built 1958
Lot Size	0.33 acres (14,375 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$125,000 (Feb 2019)
Tax Bill	$1,961 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2019 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2018 Sale + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`04-004272`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`04-004272`
Alternative APN	`004272`

Interior

Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,472 sqft Total Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1958
Effective Year Built	Effective 1958
Exterior Material	Brick
Roof Material	Metal
Lot Area	14,375 sqft (0.33 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	308 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	108 sqft
Patio Area	144 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Baseboard
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	004272
Street Address	12418 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 0.33 ACRES 12418 HOUCK AVE
Legal Subdivision	HOUCK AVENUE LLC
Jurisdiction	WASHINGTON MD
Township / Civil Division	4, CLEAR SPRING
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1044
Census Tract	10600

Owner

12418 Houck Ave, a commercial property, is held in a trust since May 2025.

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

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	24014 RAMBLER RD, CHUGIAK, AK 99567-5590
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Revocable Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 1, 2019	Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Oct 1, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer OLDE STONE TITLE
Sep 25, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI CNB BK
Aug 13, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Aug 13, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 1, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 1, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 1, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	5913 / 284
Last Transfer Date	May 28, 2025
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2019: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	WASHINGTON MD
Recording Date	Feb 1, 2019
Property Address	12418 HOUCK AVE, CLEAR SPRING, MD 21722-1709
Document Number	0059130284
Book / Page	5913 / 0284
Map Reference	PL 9485
Instrument Date	Jan 28, 2019
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 3, 2022
Title Company	OLDE TOWNE TITLE INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	24014 RAMBLER RD, CHUGIAK, AK 99567-5590

Mortgage

Document Number	0005913290
Date	Feb 1, 2019
Instrument	5913/290

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2049

October 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	WASHINGTON MD
Recording Date	Oct 1, 2018
Property Address	12418 HOUCK AVE, CLEAR SPRING, MD 21722-1709
Document Number	0058440347
Book / Page	005844 / 000347
Instrument Date	Sep 28, 2018
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 16, 2019
Title Company	OLDE STONE TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$115.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	12422 HOUCK AVE CLEAR SPRING MD 217221709, CLEAR SPRING, MD 21722-1709

September 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	WASHINGTON MD
Recording Date	Sep 25, 2018
Property Address	12418 HOUCK AVE, CLEAR SPRING, MD 21722-1709
Document Number	0058380448
Book / Page	005838 / 000448
Instrument Date	Sep 20, 2018
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 8, 2018
Title Company	PASSPORT TITLE SERVICES LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$140.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	12414 HOUCK AVE CLEAR SPRING MD 217221709, CLEAR SPRING, MD 21722-1709

Mortgage

Document Number	58380455
Date	Sep 25, 2018
Book Page	005838/000455

Lender

Name	CNB BK
Type	Bank
Address	BERKELEY SPRINGS, WV 25411

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 24, 2048

August 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WASHINGTON MD
Recording Date	Aug 13, 2018
Property Address	12418 HOUCK AVE, CLEAR SPRING, MD 21722-1709
Document Number	0058110467
Book / Page	005811 / 000467
Instrument Date	Aug 7, 2018
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 20, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	13 N EDGEWOOD DR HAGERSTOWN MD 217406501, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740-6501

August 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WASHINGTON MD
Recording Date	Aug 13, 2018
Property Address	12418 HOUCK AVE, CLEAR SPRING, MD 21722-1709
Document Number	0058110460
Book / Page	005811 / 000460
Instrument Date	Jul 8, 2018
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 20, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	13 N EDGEWOOD DR HAGERSTOWN MD 217406501, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740-6501

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 12418 Houck Ave was $1,961, up 7.6% from the year before.

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	$1,961.00 (+7.57%)	$189,400 (+7.57%) Land $64,300 Building $125,100	$189,400 (-) Land $64,300 Building $125,100
2025	$1,823.00	$176,067	$189,400 Land $64,300 Building $125,100
2023	$1,553.00	$149,400 Land $64,300 Building $85,100	$149,400 Land $64,300 Building $85,100

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 12418 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

Wildfire risk around 12418 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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