Washington County property record for 12853 Independence Rd, Clear Spring, MD 21722 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
| Square Footage | 2,269 sqft Total Area |
| Lot Size | 81,893 sqft (1.88 acres) |
| Garage | Attached, 576 sqft |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Tax Bill | $2,868.00 (2025) |
Source: Washington County records · APN 23-021420
Assessment roll updated August 4, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12853 INDEPENDENCE RD, CLEAR SPRING, MD 21722-1520 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 03, 2003 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 03, 2003 |
| Deed Doc Number | 200327147 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2057 / 443 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 29, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0047690366 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Washington County records · Assessment roll updated August 4, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Washington County |
| Unified School District | Washington County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
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 | $417,500 (+16.14%) Land $73,800 Building $343,700 | $417,500 (-) Land $73,800 Building $343,700 | |
| 2025 | $2,868.00 (+5.48%) Homeowner's exemption | $359,467 (+47.69%) | $417,500 (+71.53%) Land $73,800 Building $343,700 |
| 2024 | $2,719.00 (+7.43%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,531.00 Homeowner's exemption | $243,400 Land $63,800 Building $179,600 | $243,400 Land $63,800 Building $179,600 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Washington County (24043C), updated August 14, 2017 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 41% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 5,263 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 23-021420 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,269 sqft Total Area |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Exterior Material | Siding Exterior |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle Roof |
| Lot Area | 81,893 sqft (1.88 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft Garage |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft Porch |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric Heating Fuel |
| Sewage | Sewage Connected |
| Account Number | 021420 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12853 INDEPENDENCE RD |
| City | CLEAR SPRING |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21722-1520 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 1.88 ACRES 12853 INDEPENDENCE ROAD |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITAKER MARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MD |
| Minor Civil Division | 23, WILSONS |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 11700 |
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