Washington County property record for 12762 Independence Rd, Clear Spring, MD 21722
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,380 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 8.8 acres (383,328 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Nov 1983) |
| Tax Bill | $2,731 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-007436 |
| Primary APN | 23-007436 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,380 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 300 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 300 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Exterior Material | Block |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 383,328 sqft (8.8 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 007436 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12762 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 | 8.90 ACRES 12762 INDEPENDENCE AD |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 23, WILSONS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 11700 |
Source: Washington County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12762 INDEPENDENCE RD, CLEAR SPRING, MD 21722-1517 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 4, 1983 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 4, 1983 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 753 / 381 |
| 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 | $2,731.00 (+5.08%) Homeowner's exemption | $306,700 (+8.04%) Land $124,000 Building $182,700 | $306,700 (-) Land $124,000 Building $182,700 |
| 2025 | $2,599.00 (+13.05%) Homeowner's exemption | $283,867 (+19.17%) | $306,700 (+28.76%) Land $124,000 Building $182,700 |
| 2023 | $2,299.00 Homeowner's exemption | $238,200 Land $114,000 Building $124,200 | $238,200 Land $114,000 Building $124,200 |
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 500 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 80% of the US · above 41% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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