Washington County property record for 14923 Rufus Wilson Rd, Clear Spring, MD 21722
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 ba · 3,510 sqft · built 1860 |
| Lot Size | 13.4 acres (585,446 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $390,000 (Jun 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $7,301 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-003783 |
| Primary APN | 23-003783 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,510 sqft Total Area |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 984 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,944 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1860 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1860 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 585,446 sqft (13.4 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 607 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 003783 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 14923 RUFUS WILSON RD |
| City | CLEAR SPRING |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21722-1747 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | U |
| Legal Description | 13.44 ACRES 14923 RUFUS WILSON ROAD 14921 RUFUS WILSON ROAD |
| Legal Subdivision | PARCEL A FOR CHARLES & FAYE HOSE |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 23, WILSONS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 11700 |
14923 Rufus Wilson Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2012.
Source: Washington County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14923 RUFUS WILSON RD, CLEAR SPRING, MD 21722-1747 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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 |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 11, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4313 / 250 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 14923 Rufus Wilson Rd was $7,301 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.9% from the year before.
Source: Washington County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Washington County |
| Unified School District | Washington County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,301.00 (+4.85%) Homeowner's exemption | $806,500 (+9.08%) Land $145,700 Building $660,800 | $806,500 (-) Land $145,700 Building $660,800 |
| 2025 | $6,963.00 Homeowner's exemption | $739,333 | $806,500 Land $145,700 Building $660,800 |
| 2023 | $6,292.00 Homeowner's exemption | $605,000 Land $135,700 Building $469,300 | $605,000 Land $135,700 Building $469,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 14923 Rufus Wilson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 14923 Rufus Wilson Rd 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 97% of the US · lower than 94% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 53 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Antietam Cable Fiber · Cable | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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