Frederick County property record for 14517 Tower Rd, Smithsburg, MD 21783 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 6.68 acres (290,981 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $124,900 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,228 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale Sep 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-279860 |
| Primary APN | 10-279860 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 290,981 sqft |
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| Account Number | 279860 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 14517 TOWER RD |
| City | SMITHSBURG |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21783-9273 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 SECTION 1 6.68 ACRES RAINBOW HILL |
| Legal Subdivision | RAINBOW HILL |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | FREDERICK MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 10, HAUVERS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2044 |
| Census Tract | 752900 |
Source: Frederick County records · APN 10-279860
Assessment roll updated August 7, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2233 MCKENDREE RD, WEST FRIENDSHIP, MD 21794-9734 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2023 | Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 16, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 14, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 14, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 16981 / 1 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 01, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0161360363 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FREDERICK MD |
| Recording Date | Aug 21, 2023 |
| Property Address | 14517 TOWER RD, SMITHSBURG, MD 21783-9273 |
| Document Number | 0165680293 |
| Book / Page | 16568 / 293 |
| Map Reference | MB 87 PG 28 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 02, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 01, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4785 BAPTIST RD, TANEYTOWN, MD 21787-1203 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FREDERICK MD |
| Recording Date | Sep 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 14517 TOWER RD, SMITHSBURG, MD 21783-9273 |
| Document Number | 0161360363 |
| Book / Page | 16136 / 363 |
| Map Reference | MB 87 PG 28 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 01, 2022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 4785 BAPTIST RD, TANEYTOWN, MD 21787-1203 |
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 | $104,100 (+3.58%) Land $104,100 | $104,100 (-) Land $104,100 | |
| 2025 | $1,228.00 (+4.69%) | $100,500 (+7.72%) Land $100,500 | $104,100 (+11.58%) Land $104,100 |
| 2024 | $1,173.00 (+7.32%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,093.00 | $93,300 Land $93,300 | $93,300 Land $93,300 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Frederick County (24021C), updated November 6, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 34% of the US · above 70% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 3,333 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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