Washington County property record for 12704 Independence Rd, Clear Spring, MD 21722
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,392 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 1.09 acres (47,480 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $97,000 (Oct 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $1,702 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 23-000415 |
| Primary APN | 23-000415 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,392 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 47,480 sqft (1.09 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 725 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 238 sqft |
| Deck Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 000415 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12704 INDEPENDENCE RD |
| City | CLEAR SPRING |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21722-1517 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | EC |
| Legal Description | 1.09 ACRES 12704 INDEPENDENCE RD |
| 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 | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12704 INDEPENDENCE RD, CLEAR SPRING, MD 21722-1517 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 8, 1992 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 8, 1992 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1061 / 718 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $220,000 (+10.17%) Land $52,700 Building $167,300 | $220,000 (-) Land $52,700 Building $167,300 | |
| 2025 | $1,702.00 (+15.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $199,700 (+25.52%) | $220,000 (+38.28%) Land $52,700 Building $167,300 |
| 2023 | $1,478.00 Homeowner's exemption | $159,100 Land $44,700 Building $114,400 | $159,100 Land $44,700 Building $114,400 |
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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 | 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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