Washington County property record for 159 W Main St, Hancock, MD 21750
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,876 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.212 acres (9,240 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Sep 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $863 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 05-010195 |
| Primary APN | 05-010195 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,876 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,240 sqft (0.212 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 217 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 010195 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 W MAIN ST |
| City | HANCOCK |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21750-1431 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | U |
| Legal Description | LOT 66X140 159 W MAIN ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 159 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 5, HANCOCK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3026 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
Source: Washington County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 W MAIN ST, HANCOCK, MD 21750-1431 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 27, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 27, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 22, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 4155 / 13 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 20, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0038760307 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Washington County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2025
| 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 | $115,100 (+21.5%) Land $24,400 Building $90,700 | $115,100 (-) Land $24,400 Building $90,700 | |
| 2025 | $863.00 (+27.47%) | $94,733 (+75.43%) | $115,100 (+113.15%) Land $24,400 Building $90,700 |
| 2024 | $677.00 (+37.04%) | ||
| 2023 | $494.00 | $54,000 Land $24,400 Building $29,600 | $54,000 Land $24,400 Building $29,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 14, 2017 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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.
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 | 0.01% 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 190 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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