Frederick County property record for 13979 Tower Rd, Smithsburg, MD 21783
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 63.7 acres (2,775,208 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $145 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-277639 |
| Primary APN | 10-277639 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 2,775,208 sqft |
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| Sewer | Municipal |
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| Account Number | 277639 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 13979 TOWER RD |
| City | SMITHSBURG |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21783 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Description | FARM LOT 1 SEC 1 63.71 ACRES HICKORY WOODS |
| Legal Subdivision | HICKORY WOODS |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | FREDERICK MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 10, HAUVERS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2053 |
| Census Tract | 752900 |
13979 Tower Rd, an agricultural property, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Frederick County records, as of August 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13998 TOWER RD, SMITHSBURG, MD 21783-8906 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 13979 Tower Rd was $145.
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 | $11,900 Land $11,900 | $11,900 Land $11,900 | |
| 2025 | $145.00 | ||
| 2023 | $139.00 | $11,900 Land $11,900 | $11,900 Land $11,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 13979 Tower Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1985.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1985) |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 1985 · tidal / storm surge |
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 13979 Tower 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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