Frederick County property record for 13939 Brown Rd, Smithsburg, MD 21783
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,792 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 36.4 acres (1,587,762 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,460 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-265967 |
| Primary APN | 10-265967 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,792 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,088 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,587,762 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 378 sqft |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1,100 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 265967 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 13939 BROWN RD |
| City | SMITHSBURG |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21783-9209 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | 36.45 ACRES E/S BROWN ROAD NR. GAR SMITHS ROAD |
| Legal Subdivision | REMAINING LANDS OF DONALD CLINE |
| Jurisdiction | FREDERICK MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 10, HAUVERS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 752801 |
13939 Brown Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in January 2021.
Source: Frederick County records, as of August 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13937 BROWN RD, SMITHSBURG, MD 21783-9209 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0145630154 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FREDERICK MD |
| Recording Date | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 13939 BROWN RD, SMITHSBURG, MD 21783-9209 |
| Document Number | 0145630154 |
| Book / Page | 14563 / 154 |
| Map Reference | MB 104 PG 166 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 13939 BROWN RD, SMITHSBURG, MD 21783-9209 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 13939 Brown Rd was $3,460, up 9.6% from the year before.
Source: Frederick County assessment roll, as of August 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Frederick County |
| Unified School District | Frederick County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $303,200 (+8.08%) Land $90,400 Building $212,800 | $303,200 (-) Land $90,400 Building $212,800 | |
| 2025 | $3,460.00 (+9.63%) | $280,533 | $303,200 Land $90,400 Building $212,800 |
| 2024 | $3,156.00 (+11.84%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,822.00 | $235,200 Land $79,900 Building $155,300 | $235,200 Land $79,900 Building $155,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 13939 Brown Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1996.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 6, 2024 · 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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1996–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy |
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.
Wildfire risk around 13939 Brown Rd is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 29 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
No cell data coverage reported
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