Allegany County property record for 14 Buchanan Ave, Lavale, MD 21502
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,752 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $59,500 (May 1983) |
| Tax Bill | $1,526 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 29-023026 |
| Primary APN | 29-023026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,752 sqft Total Area |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 336 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Patio Area | 371 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 023026 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 14 BUCHANAN AVE |
| City | CUMBERLAND |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21502-7103 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 14 BUCHANAN AVE PT LOTS 30-31 50X120 PARK HGTS |
| Legal Subdivision | PARK HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 30,31 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGANY MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 29, LA VALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 1402 |
14 Buchanan Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 1983.
Source: Allegany County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14 BUCHANAN AVE, CUMBERLAND, MD 21502-7103 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 1983 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 1983 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 534 / 771 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGANY MD |
| Recording Date | Oct 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 14 BUCHANAN AVE, LAVALE, MD 21502-7103 |
| Document Number | 0025010054 |
| Book / Page | 002501 / 000054 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 14 BUCHANAN AVE LAVALE MD 215027103, LAVALE, MD 21502-7103 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 14 Buchanan Ave was $1,526 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Allegany County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Allegany County |
| Unified School District | Allegany County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $151,033 | $158,900 Land $15,000 Building $143,900 | |
| 2025 | $1,526.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $1,238.00 Homeowner's exemption | $124,933 | $135,300 Land $15,000 Building $120,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 14 Buchanan Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 40 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 12, 2023 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 40 (1979–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 40 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2025 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 14 Buchanan Ave is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | LAVALE SANITARY COMMISSION serves 5,500 people · EPA ID MD0010016 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF CUMBERLAND |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2020–2022) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 171 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| SkyPacket Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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