Frederick County property record for 279 W 5th St, Frederick, MD 21701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,424 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $551,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $8,641 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Transfer Nov 2025 Transfer + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-109735 |
| Primary APN | 02-109735 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
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| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,424 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 726 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 5,400 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 158 sqft |
| Patio Area | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Radiant |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Account Number | 109735 |
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| Street Address | 279 W 5TH ST |
| City | FREDERICK |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21701-4938 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R12 |
| Legal Description | LT 40 X 135 279 W. 5TH ST. FREDERICK |
| Legal Subdivision | FREDERICK |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 279 |
| Jurisdiction | FREDERICK MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 2, FREDERICK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 750100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Hood College Historic District listed 2002 · 31 contributing resources · NRIS 02001581 |
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| Individually Listed | Old National Pike Milestones listed 1975 · 69 contributing resources · NRIS 75002107 |
Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Frederick County records, as of August 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 W 5TH ST, FREDERICK, MD 21701-4938 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Divorce Transfer, Transfer · Loan Assumption NFM INC |
| Sep 7, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Nov 4, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NFM INC |
| Jan 25, 2021 | Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage WOODSBORO BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 4, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 4, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 25, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 15464 / 419 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 13, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0165910161 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | FREDERICK MD |
| Recording Date | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 279 W 5TH ST, FREDERICK, MD 21701-4938 |
| Document Number | 0177400075 |
| Book / Page | 17740 / 75 |
| Map Reference | LB WIP 13 FO 335 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 279 W 5TH ST, FREDERICK, MD 21701-4938 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | FREDERICK MD |
| Recording Date | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Property Address | 279 W 5TH ST, FREDERICK, MD 21701-4938 |
| Document Number | 0175990168 |
| Book / Page | 17599 / 168 |
| Map Reference | LB WIP 13 FO 335 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 5, 2025 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 204 E WILLOW GROVE AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19118-2905 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 279 W 5TH ST, FREDERICK, MD 21701-4938 |
| Document Type | Divorce Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | FREDERICK MD |
| Recording Date | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Property Address | 279 W 5TH ST, FREDERICK, MD 21701-4938 |
| Document Number | 0175990178 |
| Book / Page | 17599 / 178 |
| Map Reference | LB WIP 13 FO 335 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 4, 2025 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 279 W 5TH ST, FREDERICK, MD 21701-4938 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 279 W 5TH ST, FREDERICK, MD 21701-4938 |
| Document Number | 0017599188 |
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| Date | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Instrument | 17599/188 |
| Name | NFM INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Loan Assumption |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 312 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | FREDERICK MD |
| Recording Date | Sep 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | 279 W 5TH ST, FREDERICK, MD 21701-4938 |
| Document Number | 0165910161 |
| Book / Page | 16591 / 161 |
| Map Reference | LB WIP 13 FO 335 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 279 W 5TH ST, FREDERICK, MD 21701-4938 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 279 W 5TH ST, FREDERICK, MD 21701-4938 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | FREDERICK MD |
| Recording Date | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 279 W 5TH ST, FREDERICK, MD 21701-4938 |
| Document Number | 0154640419 |
| Book / Page | 15464 / 419 |
| Map Reference | LB WIP 13 FO 335 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 21, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2022 |
| Title Company | UNLIMITED TITLE SERVICES LLC, UNITED TITLE SERVICE LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,755.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 279 W 5TH ST, FREDERICK, MD 21701-4938 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0015464425 |
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| Date | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 15464/425 |
| Name | NFM INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | FREDERICK MD |
| Recording Date | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Property Address | 279 W 5TH ST, FREDERICK, MD 21701-4938 |
| Document Number | 0144850045 |
| Book / Page | 14485 / 45 |
| Map Reference | LB WIP 13 FO 335 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Tax | $810.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 9719 MASSER RD, FREDERICK, MD 21702-1852 |
| Document Number | 0001448551 |
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| Date | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 14485/51 |
| Name | WOODSBORO BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Frederick County assessment roll, as of August 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Frederick County |
| Municipality | Frederick City |
| Unified School District | Frederick County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $483,633 (+3.21%) | $513,700 (+9.62%) Land $207,900 Building $305,800 | |
| 2025 | $8,641.00 (+21.02%) | $468,600 (+55.72%) Land $148,500 Building $320,100 | $468,600 (-) Land $148,500 Building $320,100 |
| 2024 | $7,140.00 (+29.89%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,497.00 | $300,933 | $468,600 Land $148,500 Building $320,100 |
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 November 6, 2024 · 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 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2015–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2018 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 FREDERICK serves 54,000 people · EPA ID MD0100015 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2019–2021) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 1,251 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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