Washington County property record for 253 E Howard St, Hagerstown, MD 21740
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $42,500 (Jun 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $888 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Sale Jun 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-000144 |
| Primary APN | 17-000144 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 38 ft deep x 72 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 000144 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 253 E HOWARD ST |
| City | HAGERSTOWN |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21740-6436 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | RMOD |
| Legal Description | LOT 72 X 38 AV .07AC 253 E HOWARD ST HAGERSTOWN |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 17, HAGERSTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
Source: Washington County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12703 BLUHILL RD, SILVER SPRING, MD 20906-4105 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer UNKNOWN, FRIENDS TITLE & ESCROW CO |
| Jun 5, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI JON CARDIN |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 22, 1998 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5990 / 459 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004603 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MD |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Property Address | 253 E HOWARD ST, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740-6436 |
| Document Number | 0078260005 |
| Book / Page | 7826 / 5 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Title Company | UNKNOWN, FRIENDS TITLE & ESCROW CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12708 BILLE ROAD, SILVER SPRING, MD 20906 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MD |
| Recording Date | Jun 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 253 E HOWARD ST, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740-6436 |
| Document Number | 0059900459 |
| Book / Page | 005990 / 000459 |
| Instrument Date | May 30, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | MADISON SETTLEMENT SERVICES HAGERS, MADISON SETTLEMENT SVCS HAGERS |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $42.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17029 INDIAN GRASS DR GERMANTOWN MD 208742928, GERMANTOWN, MD 20874-2928 |
| Document Number | 59900464 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 5, 2019 |
| Book Page | 005990/000464 |
| Name | JON CARDIN |
|---|---|
| Address | 15 SUDBROOK LN, BALTIMORE, MD 21208-4118 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Washington County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Washington County |
| Municipality | Hagerstown City |
| Unified School District | Washington County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $888.00 (+4.23%) | $97,500 (+4.28%) | $105,500 (+12.83%) Land $25,000 Building $80,500 |
| 2025 | $852.00 (+28.31%) | $93,500 (+28.73%) Land $25,000 Building $68,500 | $93,500 (-) Land $25,000 Building $68,500 |
| 2023 | $664.00 | $72,633 | $93,500 Land $25,000 Building $68,500 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 HAGERSTOWN serves 92,200 people · EPA ID MD0210010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 432 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 |
| Point Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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