Washington County property record for 221 Old Rte 40, Hancock, MD 21750
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (3,993 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $794 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-015979 |
| Primary APN | 05-015979 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,056 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 144 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 144 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 3,993 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 121 ft deep x 33 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 276 sqft |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 015979 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 221 OLD ROUTE 40 |
| City | HANCOCK |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21750-1545 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | U |
| Legal Description | LOT 15 33X121 221 OLD ROUTE 40 |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST END ADD HANCOCK |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 5, HANCOCK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3038 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
Source: Washington County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 398, HANCOCK, MD 21750-0398 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Washington County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| 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 | $794.00 (+15.07%) | $87,200 (+15.14%) Land $21,200 Building $66,000 | $87,200 (-) Land $21,200 Building $66,000 |
| 2025 | $690.00 (+42.86%) | $75,733 (+43.43%) | $87,200 (+65.15%) Land $21,200 Building $66,000 |
| 2023 | $483.00 | $52,800 Land $21,200 Building $31,600 | $52,800 Land $21,200 Building $31,600 |
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 X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 43 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 |
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