Carroll County property record for 174 Willis St, Westminster, MD 21157
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4.5 ba · 2,186 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.275 acres (11,960 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $535,000 (Jul 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $8,073 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-068891 |
| Primary APN | 07-068891 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,186 sqft Total Area |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 494 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,000 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 11,960 sqft (0.275 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 184 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 310 sqft |
| Heating System | Radiant |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 068891 |
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| Street Address | 174 WILLIS ST |
| City | WESTMINSTER |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21157-5133 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-100 |
| Legal Description | LT - 11960 SF WILLIS ST WESTMINSTER |
| Jurisdiction | CARROLL MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 7, WESTMINSTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1036 |
| Census Tract | 507602 |
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 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
174 Willis St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2004.
Source: Carroll County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 174 WILLIS ST, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157-5133 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 6, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 6, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200440036 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4058 / 70 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 174 Willis St was $8,073 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.9% from the year before.
Source: Carroll County assessment roll, as of September 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Carroll County |
| Municipality | Westminster City |
| Unified School District | Carroll County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,073.00 (+3.93%) Homeowner's exemption | $480,600 Land $87,300 Building $393,300 | $480,600 Land $87,300 Building $393,300 |
| 2025 | $7,768.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $7,201.00 Homeowner's exemption | $426,100 Land $87,300 Building $338,800 | $426,100 Land $87,300 Building $338,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 174 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 risk around 174 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.
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 |
| 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.
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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