Washington County property record for 140 E Main St, Hancock, MD 21750
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $572 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-017998 |
| Primary APN | 05-017998 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 330 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Patio Area | 64 sqft |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 017998 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 140 E MAIN ST |
| City | HANCOCK |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21750-1521 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | U |
| Legal Description | LOT 66X330 140 E MAIN ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 140 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 5, HANCOCK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
140 E Main St is owned by a company that acquired it in April 2009 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Washington County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 140 E MAIN ST, HANCOCK, MD 21750-1521 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2009 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2009 |
| Prior Sale | May 18, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20092827 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3647 / 185 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 29, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002827 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 140 E Main St was $572 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5.5% from the year before.
Source: Washington County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Washington County |
| Municipality | Hancock Town |
| Unified School District | Washington County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $572.00 (+5.54%) Homeowner's exemption | $101,900 (+18.9%) Land $28,800 Building $73,100 | $101,900 (-) Land $28,800 Building $73,100 |
| 2025 | $542.00 Homeowner's exemption | $85,700 | $101,900 Land $28,800 Building $73,100 |
| 2023 | $487.00 Homeowner's exemption | $53,300 Land $28,800 Building $24,500 | $53,300 Land $28,800 Building $24,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 140 E Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 14, 2017 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004 · river or lake flooding |
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 140 E Main St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 90% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | TOWN OF HANCOCK serves 1,921 people · EPA ID MD0210012 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 69 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
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