Washington County property record for 240 E Potomac St, Williamsport, MD 21795
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 974 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $144,000 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,187 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-000105 |
| Primary APN | 02-000105 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 974 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,800 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 175 ft deep x 56 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 114 sqft |
| Deck Area | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 000105 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 240 E POTOMAC ST |
| City | WILLIAMSPORT |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21795-1110 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Description | PT LT 10 56X175 240 E POTOMAC ST WILLIAMSPORT |
| Legal Subdivision | KRETSINGER GLENN V LT |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 2, WILLIAMSPORT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 10802 |
240 E Potomac St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2017.
Source: Washington County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 240 E POTOMAC ST, WILLIAMSPORT, MD 21795-1110 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 23, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 23, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 30, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20175573-0442 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5573 / 442 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MD |
| Recording Date | Aug 23, 2017 |
| Property Address | 240 E POTOMAC ST, WILLIAMSPORT, MD 21795-1110 |
| Document Number | 0055730446 |
| Book / Page | 005573 / 000446 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2019 |
| Title Company | OLDE TOWNE TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $144.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 240 E POTOMAC ST WILLIAMSPORT MD 217951110, WILLIAMSPORT, MD 21795-1110 |
| Document Number | 55730463 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 23, 2017 |
| Book Page | 005573/000463 |
| Name | GEORGE MASON MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FAIRFAX, VA 22030 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 22, 2047 |
| Document Number | 55730464, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 23, 2017 |
| Book Page | 005573/000464 |
| Name | HOUSING & CMNTY DEV DEPT |
|---|---|
| Type | Construction/Development Company |
| Address | 7800 HARKINS RD, LANHAM SEABROOK, MD 20706-1333 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 240 E Potomac St was $2,187, up 13.6% from the year before.
Source: Washington County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Washington County |
| Municipality | Williamsport Town |
| Unified School District | Washington County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,187.00 (+13.61%) | $240,100 (+13.65%) Land $63,700 Building $176,400 | $240,100 (-) Land $63,700 Building $176,400 |
| 2025 | $1,925.00 | $211,267 | $240,100 Land $63,700 Building $176,400 |
| 2023 | $1,405.00 | $153,600 Land $63,700 Building $89,900 | $153,600 Land $63,700 Building $89,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 240 E Potomac St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 14 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1978–1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1996 · river or lake 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 240 E Potomac 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 | TOWN OF WILLIAMSPORT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM serves 2,400 people · EPA ID MD0210021 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF HAGERSTOWN |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| 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 70 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Antietam Cable Fiber · Cable | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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