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179 Willis St, Westminster, MD 21157 Property Records

Carroll County property record for 179 Willis St, Westminster, MD 21157

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2.5 ba · 2,750 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.327 acres (14,256 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$177,500 (Dec 1997)
Tax Bill$6,119 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN07-068859

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN07-068859
Alternative APNs
  • 7068859
  • 068859

Interior

Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,750 sqft Total Area
AtticAttic
Attic Area406 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area14,256 sqft (0.327 acres)
Lot Dimensions198 ft deep x 80 ft wide
PorchSlab
Porch Area244 sqft
Deck Area104 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemRadiant
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number068859
Street Address179 WILLIS ST
CityWESTMINSTER
StateMD
Zip21157-5130
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-100
Legal DescriptionLT - 14256 SF 179 WILLIS ST WESTMINSTER
Legal SubdivisionWESTMINSTER
JurisdictionCARROLL MD
Township / Civil Division7, WESTMINSTER
Census Block Group1
Census Block1037
Census Tract507602

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin 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

179 Willis St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 1997.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address179 WILLIS ST, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157-5130
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 22, 1997 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 22, 1997 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 30, 1996
Deed Document Number19972307
Deed Book / Page1986 / 10
Transfer Doc0000000516
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCARROLL MD
Recording DateAug 12, 2020
Property Address179 WILLIS ST, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157-5130
Document Number0097990427
Book / Page009799 / 000427
Instrument DateApr 14, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 3, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLife Estate
Address179 WILLIS ST WESTMINSTER MD 211575130, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157-5130

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 179 Willis St was $6,119 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.9% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMaryland
CountyCarroll County
MunicipalityWestminster City
Unified School DistrictCarroll County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$6,119.00 (+4.94%) Homeowner's exemption$364,700 (+4.82%) Land $90,200 Building $274,500$364,700 (-) Land $90,200 Building $274,500
2025$5,831.00 Homeowner's exemption$347,933$364,700 Land $90,200 Building $274,500
2023$5,313.00 Homeowner's exemption$314,400 Land $90,200 Building $224,200$314,400 Land $90,200 Building $224,200

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 179 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2018)
Most Recent ClaimJul 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 179 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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 41% of Maryland
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemCITY OF WESTMINSTER
serves 35,256 people · EPA ID MD0060015
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionAug 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
resolved · Apr 2018
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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

ProviderMax 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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