171 Willis St, Westminster, MD 21157 Property Records

Carroll County property record for 171 Willis St, Westminster, MD 21157

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 ba · 4,936 sqft · built 1885
Lot Size	0.455 acres (19,800 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$575,000 (May 2017)
Tax Bill	$11,614 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`07-068840`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`07-068840`
Alternative APNs	`7068840` `068840`

Interior

Full Baths	3 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	4,936 sqft Total Area
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	650 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1885
Effective Year Built	Effective 1885
Exterior Material	Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Slate
Lot Area	19,800 sqft (0.455 acres)
Lot Dimensions	198 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	1,125 sqft
Parking Spaces	4 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	375 sqft
Deck Area	182 sqft
Patio Area	455 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Radiant
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	068840
Street Address	171 WILLIS ST
City	WESTMINSTER
State	MD
Zip	21157-5130
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-100
Legal Description	LT - 19800 SF 171 WILLIS ST WESTMINSTER
Legal Subdivision	WESTMINSTER
Jurisdiction	CARROLL MD
Township / Civil Division	7, WESTMINSTER
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1037
Census Tract	507602

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Westminster Historic District (Additional Documentation) listed 1980 · 1,246 contributing resources · NRIS 80001804

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

171 Willis St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2017.

Source: Carroll County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	171 WILLIS ST, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157-5130
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 12, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 12, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 13, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20178686-0253
Deed Book / Page	8686 / 253
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2017: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	CARROLL MD
Recording Date	May 12, 2017
Property Address	171 WILLIS ST, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157-5130
Document Number	0086860253
Book / Page	8686 / 0253
Instrument Date	May 1, 2017
Instrument	8686-0253
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 12, 2021
Title Company	BLUE RIDGE TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	171 WILLIS ST, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157-5130

Mortgage

Document Number	86860256
Date	May 12, 2017
Instrument	8686-0256

Lender

Name	VAN DYK MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 171 Willis St was $11,614 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5.9% from the year before.

Source: Carroll County assessment roll, as of September 8, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Maryland
County	Carroll County
Municipality	Westminster City
Unified School District	Carroll County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$11,614.00 (+5.89%) Homeowner's exemption	$749,100 Land $97,300 Building $651,800	$749,100 Land $97,300 Building $651,800
2025	$10,968.00 Homeowner's exemption
2023	$9,829.00 Homeowner's exemption	$581,600 Land $97,300 Building $484,300	$581,600 Land $97,300 Building $484,300

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 171 Willis St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2018.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 11, 2016 · 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 Claims	1 (2018)
Most Recent Claim	Jul 2018 · rainfall accumulation

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

Wildfire risk around 171 Willis St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 41% of Maryland
Wildfire Likelihood	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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CITY OF WESTMINSTER serves 35,256 people · EPA ID MD0060015
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Aug 2024
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2018
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	1 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 501 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Quantum Internet & Telephone Fiber	2,000 / 2,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Ting Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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