Washington County property record for 245 E Potomac St, Williamsport, MD 21795
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 974 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.287 acres (12,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $198,000 (Jan 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,819 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-001861 |
| Primary APN | 02-001861 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 974 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 456 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 456 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,500 sqft (0.287 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 250 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 434 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 001861 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 245 E POTOMAC ST |
| City | WILLIAMSPORT |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21795-1146 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Description | LOT 39 SEC B 50X250 245 E POTOMAC ST |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLIAMSPORT |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 2, WILLIAMSPORT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3042 |
| Census Tract | 10803 |
245 E Potomac St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2006.
Source: Washington County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 245 E POTOMAC ST, WILLIAMSPORT, MD 21795-1146 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 11, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 11, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 16, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006209289 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2897 / 333 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000005251 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 245 E Potomac St was $1,819 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5.6% 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 | $1,819.00 (+5.63%) Homeowner's exemption | $251,200 (+12.18%) Land $84,300 Building $166,900 | $251,200 (-) Land $84,300 Building $166,900 |
| 2025 | $1,722.00 Homeowner's exemption | $223,933 | $251,200 Land $84,300 Building $166,900 |
| 2023 | $1,550.00 Homeowner's exemption | $169,400 Land $84,300 Building $85,100 | $169,400 Land $84,300 Building $85,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 245 E Potomac St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 8 in force |
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 245 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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