31 E Franklin St, Hagerstown, MD 21740 Property Records

Washington County property record for 31 E Franklin St, Hagerstown, MD 21740

Property Summary

Property TypeMixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Details10,536 sqft · built 1924
Lot Size0.118 acres (5,124 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$225,000 (Apr 2013)
Tax Bill$2,996 (2026)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN22-015427

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN22-015427
Alternative APN
  • 015427

Interior

Units8 Units
Stories4 Stories
Building Area10,536 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area10,536 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1924
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1924
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Fire ResistanceMasonry Walls, Wood Interior
Roof TypeFlat
Roof MaterialRolled Roofing
Lot Area5,124 sqft (0.118 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemSteam
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Account Number015427
Street Address31 E FRANKLIN ST
CityHAGERSTOWN
StateMD
Zip21740-4914
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Local Zoning CodeCCMU
Legal Description0.117 ACRE PAR B 31-33 E FRANKLIN ST
Legal SubdivisionHAGERSTOWN
JurisdictionWASHINGTON MD
Township / Civil Division22, HAGERSTOWN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1017
Census Tract500

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Hagerstown Historic District
listed 1994 · 1,997 contributing resources · NRIS 93001551

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

31 E Franklin St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in April 2013.

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address2821 ORCHARD DR, 101, CHAMBERSBURG, PA 17201-3286
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 4, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed SaleApr 4, 2013 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 30, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page4506 / 388
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 31 E Franklin St was $2,996, up 46.1% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMaryland
CountyWashington County
MunicipalityHagerstown City
Unified School DistrictWashington County Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,996.00 (+46.08%)$315,500 (+40.16%)$496,300 (+120.48%) Land $50,100 Building $446,200
2025$2,051.00$225,100 Land $50,100 Building $175,000$225,100 Land $50,100 Building $175,000
2023$2,057.00$224,833$225,100 Land $50,100 Building $175,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 31 E Franklin 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

The area around 31 E Franklin St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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 SystemCITY OF HAGERSTOWN
serves 92,200 people · EPA ID MD0210010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 372 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Antietam Cable
Fiber · Cable
2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Fiber
2,000 / 2,000
Point Broadband
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area
300 / 20

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