Washington County property record for 28 E Water St, Smithsburg, MD 21783 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms | 2.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1860 |
| Square Footage | 932 sqft Total Area |
| Lot Size | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $145,500 (2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,472.00 (2025) |
Source: Washington County records · APN 07-015798
Assessment roll updated August 4, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 28 E WATER ST, SMITHSBURG, MD 21783-1604 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 06, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Apr 18, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST CLASS TITLE AGENCY, FIRST CLASS TITLE COMPANY LLC |
| Jan 23, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 06, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 06, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 18, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 6221 / 41 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MD |
| Recording Date | Apr 06, 2020 |
| Property Address | 28 E WATER ST, SMITHSBURG, MD 21783-1604 |
| Document Number | 0062210046 |
| Book / Page | 006221 / 000046 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 19, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 07, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $20.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 28 E WATER ST SMITHSBURG MD 217831604, SMITHSBURG, MD 21783-1604 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MD |
| Recording Date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 28 E WATER ST, SMITHSBURG, MD 21783-1604 |
| Document Number | 0054830150 |
| Book / Page | 005483 / 000150 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 01, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST CLASS TITLE AGENCY, FIRST CLASS TITLE COMPANY LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $60.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 125 S CARROLL ST #250 FREDERICK MD 217013617, 250, FREDERICK, MD 21701-3617 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MD |
| Recording Date | Jan 23, 2017 |
| Property Address | 28 E WATER ST, SMITHSBURG, MD 21783-1604 |
| Document Number | 0054240003 |
| Book / Page | 005424 / 000003 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 19, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 23, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $55.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8742 LUCENT BLVD #300 HIGHLANDS RANCH CO 801292386, 300, HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80129-2386 |
Source: Washington County records · Assessment roll updated August 4, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Washington County |
| Municipality | Smithsburg Town |
| Unified School District | Washington County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $178,800 (+10.64%) | $196,000 (-) Land $55,200 Building $140,800 | |
| 2025 | $1,472.00 (+18.23%) | $161,600 (+18.68%) | $196,000 (+35.73%) Land $55,200 Building $140,800 |
| 2023 | $1,245.00 | $136,167 | $144,400 Land $55,200 Building $89,200 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Washington County (24043C), updated August 14, 2017 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | High |
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required (federally backed mortgages) |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 07-015798 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Building Area | 932 sqft Total Area |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1860 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1860 |
| Exterior Material | Siding Exterior |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle Roof |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 264 ft x 41 ft Depth x Width |
| Porch Area | 237 sqft Porch |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric Heating Fuel |
| Sewage | Sewage Connected |
| Account Number | 015798 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 28 E WATER ST |
| City | SMITHSBURG |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21783-1604 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 41.25X264 .25 AC 28-30 E WATER STREET SMITHSBURG |
| Legal Subdivision | SMITHSBURG |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MD |
| Minor Civil Division | 7, SMITHSBURG |
| Census Blockgroup | 4 |
| Census Block | 4048 |
| Census Tract | 11301 |
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