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255 W Main St, Hancock, MD 21750 Property Records

Washington County property record for 255 W Main St, Hancock, MD 21750

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1.5 ba · 1,520 sqft · built 2000
Lot Size0.126 acres (5,505 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$173,000 (Apr 2007)
Tax Bill$1,683 (2026)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN05-021138

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN05-021138
Alternative APN
  • 021138

Interior

Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,520 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2000
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2000
Exterior MaterialSiding
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area5,505 sqft (0.126 acres)
Lot Dimensions110 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area612 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area144 sqft
Deck Area144 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHeat Pump
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number021138
Street Address255 W MAIN ST
CityHANCOCK
StateMD
Zip21750-1332
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeU
Legal DescriptionLT 1 50X110 .126 AC 255 W MAIN ST US RT 40 W
Legal SubdivisionFELTNERS ADDN HANCOCK
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionWASHINGTON MD
Township / Civil Division5, HANCOCK
Census Block Group4
Census Block4052
Census Tract10700

Owner

255 W Main St is owned by an individual who acquired it in March 2009.

Source: Washington County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address16808 HANSON LN NW, FROSTBURG, MD 21532-3254
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 5, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed SaleApr 5, 2007 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 21, 1996 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2007215245
Deed Book / Page3264 / 169
Last Transfer DateMar 27, 2009
Transfer Doc0000002550
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 255 W Main St was $1,683, up 12% from the year before.

Source: Washington County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMaryland
CountyWashington County
MunicipalityHancock Town
Unified School DistrictWashington County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,683.00 (+11.98%)$184,700 (+11.98%) Land $25,500 Building $159,200$184,700 (-) Land $25,500 Building $159,200
2025$1,503.00$164,933$184,700 Land $25,500 Building $159,200
2023$1,147.00$125,400 Land $25,500 Building $99,900$125,400 Land $25,500 Building $99,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 255 W Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 14, 2017

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 255 W Main 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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 41% of Maryland
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemTOWN OF HANCOCK
serves 1,921 people · EPA ID MD0210012
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJun 2025
Lead2 ppb (2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 81 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 2,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Upward Broadband.

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