Washington County property record for 30 W Water St, Smithsburg, MD 21783
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,412 sqft · built 1909 |
| Lot Size | 0.257 acres (11,205 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $158,000 (Oct 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,813 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-011261 |
| Primary APN | 07-011261 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,412 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1909 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1909 |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 11,205 sqft (0.257 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 270 ft deep x 41 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 376 sqft |
| Deck Area | 112 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Radiant |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 011261 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 30 W WATER ST |
| City | SMITHSBURG |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21783-1643 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | U |
| Legal Description | LOT 73 41.5X270 30 W WATER ST |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE SMITHSBURG |
| Legal Lot Number | 73 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 7, SMITHSBURG |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 11301 |
30 W Water St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2023.
Source: Washington County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 30 W WATER ST, SMITHSBURG, MD 21783-1643 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 7345 / 462 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MD |
| Recording Date | Oct 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 30 W WATER ST, SMITHSBURG, MD 21783-1643 |
| Document Number | 0073450462 |
| Book / Page | 7345 / 462 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 13, 2023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Title Company | REGIS TITLE LLC, RGS TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $790.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 30 W WATER ST, SMITHSBURG, MD 21783-1643 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 30 W Water St was $2,813, up 14.5% from the year before.
Source: Washington County assessment roll, as of October 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Washington County |
| Municipality | Smithsburg Town |
| Unified School District | Washington County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,813.00 (+14.54%) | $308,833 (+14.57%) | $348,100 (-) Land $55,300 Building $292,800 |
| 2025 | $2,456.00 | $269,567 | $348,100 Land $55,300 Building $292,800 |
| 2023 | $2,015.00 Homeowner's exemption | $220,300 | $230,300 Land $55,300 Building $175,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 30 W Water St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2006.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 14, 2017 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2006) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2006 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
Wildfire risk around 30 W Water 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 SMITHSBURG DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM serves 2,500 people · EPA ID MD0210018 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF HAGERSTOWN |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| 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 170 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 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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