12850 Independence Rd, Clear Spring, MD 21722 Property Records

Washington County property record for 12850 Independence Rd, Clear Spring, MD 21722

Property Summary

Property Type	Rural Home
Details	1 ba · 1,416 sqft · built 1958
Lot Size	20.5 acres (896,900 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$303,500 (Jul 2022)
Tax Bill	$2,492 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage May 2022 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`23-012065`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`23-012065`
Alternative APN	`012065`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,416 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1958
Effective Year Built	Effective 1958
Exterior Material	Siding
Roof Material	Metal
Lot Area	896,900 sqft (20.5 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	768 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	50 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	012065
Street Address	12850 INDEPENDENCE RD
City	CLEAR SPRING
State	MD
Zip	21722-1519
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Rural Home
Local Zoning Code	EC
Legal Description	20.59 AC 12850 INDEPENDENCE RD
Legal Subdivision	HENRY W MCMULLAN
Jurisdiction	WASHINGTON MD
Township / Civil Division	23, WILSONS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1024
Census Tract	11700

Owner

Source: Washington County records · APN 23-012065

Assessment roll updated August 4, 2025 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	12850 INDEPENDENCE RD, CLEAR SPRING, MD 21722-1519
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 12, 2022	Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TRUIST BANK
May 04, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
May 04, 2022	Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Verified Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 12, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 12, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 07, 2006
Prior Transfer Date	Apr 22, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc	0070040378
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

July 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	WASHINGTON MD
Recording Date	Jul 12, 2022
Property Address	12850 INDEPENDENCE RD, CLEAR SPRING, MD 21722-1519
Document Number	0070560454
Book / Page	7056 / 454
Map Reference	FO 1168
Instrument Date	Jul 01, 2022
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 20, 2022
Title Company	COMMUNITY SETTLEMENTS & ESCROW LLC, COMMUNITY STLMTS & ESCROW LL

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Severalty
Address	12850 INDEPENDENCE RD, CLEAR SPRING, MD 21722-1519

Mortgage

Document Number	0070560462
Date	Jul 12, 2022
Instrument	7056-0462

Lender

Name	TRUIST BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 01, 2052

May 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	WASHINGTON MD
Recording Date	May 04, 2022
Property Address	12850 INDEPENDENCE RD, CLEAR SPRING, MD 21722-1519
Document Number	0070040373
Book / Page	7004 / 373
Instrument Date	Apr 22, 2022
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 07, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	12924 INDEPENDENCE RD, CLEAR SPRING, MD 21722-1521

May 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	WASHINGTON MD
Recording Date	May 04, 2022
Property Address	12850 INDEPENDENCE RD, CLEAR SPRING, MD 21722-1519
Document Number	0070040378
Book / Page	7004 / 378
Instrument Date	Apr 22, 2022
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 07, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2200 STIRLING AVE, TROPHY CLUB, TX 76262-5428

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Washington County records · Assessment roll updated August 4, 2025 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Maryland
County	Washington County
Unified School District	Washington County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$259,400 (+10.43%) Land $68,500 Building $190,900	$259,400 (-) Land $68,500 Building $190,900
2025	$2,492.00 (+11.35%)	$234,900 (+26.36%)	$259,400 (+39.54%) Land $68,500 Building $190,900
2024	$2,238.00 (+15.78%)
2023	$1,933.00	$185,900 Land $58,500 Building $127,400	$185,900 Land $58,500 Building $127,400

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of August 14, 2017 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	1 in force

Wildfire

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · above 41% of Maryland
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Schurz Communications Cable	1,300 / 50

May also be available: Verizon.

Based on FCC filings for 45 locations within half a mile of this property.

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