Washington County property record for 12837 Independence Rd, Clear Spring, MD 21722
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,915 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 11 acres (481,338 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,003 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-011972 |
| Primary APN | 23-011972 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,915 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 481,338 sqft (11 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 525 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 169 sqft |
| Patio Area | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 011972 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12837 INDEPENDENCE RD |
| City | CLEAR SPRING |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21722-1520 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | EC |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 11.05 ACRES 12837 INDEPENDENCE ROAD |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAVES CATHERINE W |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 23, WILSONS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 11700 |
Source: Washington County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12837 INDEPENDENCE RD, CLEAR SPRING, MD 21722-1520 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 10, 2005 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 10, 2005 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 1980 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2005204005 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2593 / 304 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000204005 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MD |
| Recording Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Property Address | 12837 INDEPENDENCE RD, CLEAR SPRING, MD 21722-1520 |
| Document Number | 0065690043 |
| Book / Page | 6569 / 43 |
| Map Reference | FO 3230 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 14, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2023 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, TRI ST SIGNATURE STLMTS LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 13924 CEARFOSS PIKE, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740-1623 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $3,003.00 (+5.48%) Homeowner's exemption | $405,100 (+11.81%) Land $68,300 Building $336,800 | $405,100 (-) Land $68,300 Building $336,800 |
| 2025 | $2,847.00 (+13.34%) Homeowner's exemption | $362,300 (+30.94%) | $405,100 (+46.4%) Land $68,300 Building $336,800 |
| 2023 | $2,512.00 Homeowner's exemption | $276,700 Land $58,300 Building $218,400 | $276,700 Land $58,300 Building $218,400 |
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 | 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 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Antietam Cable Cable | 1,300 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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