Washington County property record for 12864 Independence Rd, Clear Spring, MD 21722 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 2.25 acres (98,010 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $27,000 (Dec 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $1,580 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-013355 |
| Primary APN | 23-013355 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 98,010 sqft (2.25 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 360 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 013355 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12864 INDEPENDENCE RD |
| City | CLEAR SPRING |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21722-1519 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2.25 ACRES 12864 INDEPENDENCE RD |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 23, WILSONS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 11700 |
Source: Washington County records · APN 23-013355
Assessment roll updated August 4, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12864 INDEPENDENCE RD, CLEAR SPRING, MD 21722-1519 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1997861 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1379 / 934 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 31, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0030730081 |
| Record Updated | 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 | $179,100 (+9.65%) Land $77,500 Building $101,600 | $179,100 (-) Land $77,500 Building $101,600 | |
| 2025 | $1,580.00 (+5.33%) Homeowner's exemption | $163,333 (+23.92%) | $179,100 (+35.89%) Land $77,500 Building $101,600 |
| 2024 | $1,500.00 (+9.49%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,370.00 Homeowner's exemption | $131,800 Land $67,500 Building $64,300 | $131,800 Land $67,500 Building $64,300 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Washington County (24043C), updated August 14, 2017 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 240430117001, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| 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; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 45 locations within about half a mile of this property
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|---|---|---|
| Schurz Communications | Cable | 1,300 / 50 |
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