Frederick County property record for 14044 Tower Rd, Smithsburg, MD 21783 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 2,595 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 5.4 acres (235,224 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Nov 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $5,294 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-278139 |
| Primary APN | 10-278139 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,595 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,335 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 235,224 sqft |
| Pool Area | 392 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 372 sqft |
| Deck Area | 272 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 960 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 278139 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 14044 TOWER RD |
| City | SMITHSBURG |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21783-8907 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 SECTION 1 5.403 ACRES OLDE HICKORY ESTATES |
| Legal Subdivision | ACRES OLDE HICKORY ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | FREDERICK MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 10, HAUVERS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2052 |
| Census Tract | 752900 |
Source: Frederick County records · APN 10-278139
Assessment roll updated August 7, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14044 TOWER RD, SMITHSBURG, MD 21783-8907 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 02, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 02, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20007000 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2775 / 619 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 26, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0078480028 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Frederick County records · Assessment roll updated August 7, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Frederick County |
| Unified School District | Frederick 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 | $510,200 (+9.41%) Land $101,300 Building $408,900 | $510,200 (-) Land $101,300 Building $408,900 | |
| 2025 | $5,294.00 (+6.26%) Homeowner's exemption | $466,333 (+23.17%) | $510,200 (+34.76%) Land $101,300 Building $408,900 |
| 2024 | $4,982.00 (+8.66%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,585.00 Homeowner's exemption | $378,600 Land $90,800 Building $287,800 | $378,600 Land $90,800 Building $287,800 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Frederick County (24021C), updated November 6, 2024 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 240217529002, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1985) |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 1985, tidal / storm surge |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 41% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 5,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 13 locations within about half a mile of this property
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