Washington County property record for 12426 Houck Ave, Clear Spring, MD 21722
| Property Type | Motel |
|---|---|
| Details | 41,174 sqft · built 2009 |
| Lot Size | 2.32 acres (101,059 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,806,000 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $46,574 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-003527 |
| Primary APN | 04-003527 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 41,174 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 41,174 sqft |
| Fire Sprinklers | Fire Sprinklers |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2009 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 101,059 sqft (2.32 acres) |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
| Pool Area | 783 sqft |
| Canopy | 1,064 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 003527 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12426 HOUCK AVE |
| City | CLEAR SPRING |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21722-1709 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Motel |
| Local Zoning Code | HI |
| Legal Description | 2.32 ACRES 12426 HOUCK AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | MUMMERT GUY P LANDS |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 4, CLEAR SPRING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1044 |
| Census Tract | 10600 |
Source: Washington County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12426 HOUCK AVE, CLEAR SPRING, MD 21722-1709 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 5336 / 53 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $46,574.00 (+7.55%) | $4,498,300 (+7.54%) Land $806,200 Building $3,692,100 | $4,498,300 (-) Land $806,200 Building $3,692,100 |
| 2025 | $43,306.00 (+17.25%) | $4,182,733 (+17.77%) | $4,498,300 (+26.66%) Land $806,200 Building $3,692,100 |
| 2023 | $36,936.00 | $3,551,600 Land $806,200 Building $2,745,400 | $3,551,600 Land $806,200 Building $2,745,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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