Carroll County property record for 249 Bell Rd, Westminster, MD 21158
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,752 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.778 acres (33,911 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $189,900 (Jan 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $6,071 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-093071 |
| Primary APN | 07-093071 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,752 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 750 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 750 sqft |
| Utility Area | 242 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 33,911 sqft (0.778 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Vinyl Pool |
| Pool Area | 512 sqft |
| Deck Area | 360 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 093071 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 249 BELL RD |
| City | WESTMINSTER |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21158-4107 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-200 |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 0.7785 AC S/S BELL RD PL 28-38 PL O WAKEFIELD VALLEY |
| Legal Subdivision | WAKEFIELD VALLEY |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | CARROLL MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 7, WESTMINSTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 507703 |
249 Bell Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 1996.
Source: Carroll County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 249 BELL RD, WESTMINSTER, MD 21158-4107 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 23, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 23, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 3, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1996952580 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1760 / 924 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 249 Bell Rd was $6,071 with a homeowner's exemption, up 6% from the year before.
Source: Carroll County assessment roll, as of September 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Carroll County |
| Municipality | Westminster City |
| Unified School District | Carroll County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,071.00 (+5.97%) Homeowner's exemption | $497,300 Land $132,300 Building $365,000 | $497,300 Land $132,300 Building $365,000 |
| 2025 | $5,729.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2023 | $5,075.00 Homeowner's exemption | $300,300 Land $132,300 Building $168,000 | $300,300 Land $132,300 Building $168,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 249 Bell Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 4 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 249 Bell Rd 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 84 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Ting Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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