Carroll County property record for 20 Fairground Ave, Taneytown, MD 21787
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,359 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $151,200 (Oct 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,105 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2019 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-020366 |
| Primary APN | 01-020366 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,359 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,250 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Deck Area | 108 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 020366 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 FAIRGROUND AVE |
| City | TANEYTOWN |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21787-2308 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-750 |
| Legal Description | LTS 15,16 & 17 - 112 20 FAIRGROUND AVE 1C-39 NR TANEYTOWN SC B |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIR ASSOCIATION |
| Legal Lot Number | 15-112 |
| Jurisdiction | CARROLL MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 1, TANEYTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 501002 |
20 Fairground Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2019.
Source: Carroll County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 FAIRGROUND AVE, TANEYTOWN, MD 21787-2308 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
| Aug 26, 2019 | Correction Deed ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Aug 7, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jun 19, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 10, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 10, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 26, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 9441 / 125 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0093230058 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CARROLL MD |
| Recording Date | Oct 10, 2019 |
| Property Address | 20 FAIRGROUND AVE, TANEYTOWN, MD 21787-2308 |
| Document Number | 0094410125 |
| Book / Page | 9441 / 0125 |
| Map Reference | LB LDM 1C FO 39 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 2, 2022 |
| Title Company | LAKESIDE TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 20 FAIRGROUND AVE, TANEYTOWN, MD 21787-2308 |
| Document Number | 0009441132 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 9441/132 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CARROLL MD |
| Recording Date | Aug 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 20 FAIRGROUND AVE, TANEYTOWN, MD 21787-2308 |
| Document Number | 0093870123 |
| Book / Page | 009387 / 000123 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 16, 2019 |
| Record Updated | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CARROLL MD |
| Recording Date | Aug 7, 2019 |
| Property Address | 20 FAIRGROUND AVE, TANEYTOWN, MD 21787-2308 |
| Document Number | 0093690076 |
| Book / Page | 009369 / 000076 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CARROLL MD |
| Recording Date | Jun 19, 2019 |
| Property Address | 20 FAIRGROUND AVE, TANEYTOWN, MD 21787-2308 |
| Document Number | 0093230058 |
| Book / Page | 009323 / 000058 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jul 1, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $133.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 20 FAIRGROUND AVE TANEYTOWN MD 217872308, TANEYTOWN, MD 21787-2308 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 20 Fairground Ave was $3,105, up 7.9% from the year before.
Source: Carroll County assessment roll, as of September 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Carroll County |
| Municipality | Taneytown City |
| Unified School District | Carroll County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,105.00 (+7.89%) | $208,400 Land $71,700 Building $136,700 | $208,400 Land $71,700 Building $136,700 |
| 2025 | $2,878.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,442.00 | $162,800 Land $71,600 Building $91,200 | $162,800 Land $71,600 Building $91,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Fairground Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1979–1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1996 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 20 Fairground Ave 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.5% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF TANEYTOWN serves 6,750 people · EPA ID MD0060012 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 467 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Antietam Cable Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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