Washington County property record for 12634 Independence Rd, Clear Spring, MD 21722
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,905 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 3.13 acres (136,343 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $159,000 (May 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $2,504 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-005999 |
| Primary APN | 23-005999 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,905 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 800 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 800 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 136,343 sqft (3.13 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 479 ft deep x 209 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 868 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 300 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 005999 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12634 INDEPENDENCE RD |
| City | CLEAR SPRING |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21722-1516 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | EC |
| Legal Description | LOT 209X479 3.13 AC 12634 INDEPENDENCE RD BOTH SIDES |
| Legal Subdivision | BOTH SIDES |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 23, WILSONS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 11700 |
Source: Washington County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12634 INDEPENDENCE RD, CLEAR SPRING, MD 21722-1516 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 18, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200010159 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1574 / 44 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0064940234 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MD |
| Recording Date | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Property Address | 12634 INDEPENDENCE RD, CLEAR SPRING, MD 21722-1516 |
| Document Number | 0064940240 |
| Book / Page | 006494 / 000240 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 12634 INDEPENDENCE RD CLEAR SPRING MD 217221516, CLEAR SPRING, MD 21722-1516 |
Source: Washington County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2025
| 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 | $257,900 (+9.23%) Land $79,800 Building $178,100 | $257,900 (-) Land $79,800 Building $178,100 | |
| 2025 | $2,504.00 (+9.92%) | $236,100 (+22.65%) | $257,900 (+33.97%) Land $79,800 Building $178,100 |
| 2024 | $2,278.00 (+13.79%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,002.00 | $192,500 Land $70,800 Building $121,700 | $192,500 Land $70,800 Building $121,700 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 94% of the US · lower than 87% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Antietam Cable Cable | 1,300 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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