Washington County property record for 12983 Ritchie Rd, Smithsburg, MD 21783
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 13.7 acres (597,643 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,814 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-001223 |
| Primary APN | 07-001223 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 597,643 sqft (13.7 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 725 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 383 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001223 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12983 RITCHIE RD |
| City | SMITHSBURG |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21783-2123 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | EC |
| Legal Description | 13.72 ACRES REM 12983 RITCHIE ROAD EDGE OF EDGEMONT |
| Legal Subdivision | EDGE OF EDGEMONT |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 7, SMITHSBURG |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1060 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
Source: Washington County records · APN 07-001223
Assessment roll updated August 4, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12983 RITCHIE RD, SMITHSBURG, MD 21783-2123 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 | $406,400 (+8.06%) | $436,700 (-) Land $158,600 Building $278,100 | |
| 2025 | $3,814.00 (+10.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $376,100 (+13.23%) | $436,700 (+26.29%) Land $158,600 Building $278,100 |
| 2023 | $3,450.00 Homeowner's exemption | $332,167 | $345,800 Land $138,600 Building $207,200 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of August 14, 2017 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · above 85% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Schurz Communications Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
Based on FCC filings for 2 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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