Washington County property record for 274 W Main St, Hancock, MD 21750
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,472 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.223 acres (9,723 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $778 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-002486 |
| Primary APN | 05-002486 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,472 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,723 sqft (0.223 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 164 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 320 sqft |
| Heating System | Radiant |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 002486 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 274 W MAIN ST |
| City | HANCOCK |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21750-1337 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | U |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 .223 AC 274 W MAIN ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 5, HANCOCK |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4043 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
274 W Main St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2012.
Source: Washington County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 274 W MAIN ST, HANCOCK, MD 21750-1337 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 30, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0044190148 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 274 W Main St was $778 with a homeowner's exemption, down 29.1% from the year before.
Source: Washington County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Washington County |
| Municipality | Hancock Town |
| Unified School District | Washington County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $778.00 (-29.08%) Homeowner's exemption | $158,800 (+11.96%) Land $29,700 Building $129,100 | $158,800 (-) Land $29,700 Building $129,100 |
| 2025 | $1,097.00 (+5.68%) Homeowner's exemption | $141,833 | $158,800 Land $29,700 Building $129,100 |
| 2024 | $1,038.00 (+5.17%) | ||
| 2023 | $987.00 Homeowner's exemption | $107,900 Land $29,700 Building $78,200 | $107,900 Land $29,700 Building $78,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 274 W Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 274 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 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF HANCOCK serves 1,921 people · EPA ID MD0210012 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| 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 81 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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